Science
Camera Can’t Lie Lyrics

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Now and then, I can't muster up a sense of
Accomplishment or confidence
It feels like I've been working for nothing
And more or less, all it does is bottle up
Regret and temperament
For those I love and those I'm surrounding

I have to remind myself

That this world cannot fix itself

Learn to fight
Learn to hope
Hold on for everything you have
Bring back life
Bring back love
Hold onto everyone you can

Have you ever run right to your pedestal
Thinking it would make you full
And it turns out you've been conforming for nothing
And you wake up one day sitting at your desk

Wondering who could have made a mess
This heartless, this selfish, it's far too frightening

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Camera Can't Lie's song "Science" explore feelings of inadequacy and a sense of disillusionment with the world. The singer expresses their struggles with self-doubt and lack of confidence, feeling like their efforts have been for nothing, and that they are surrounded by regret and difficult emotions. They are also critical of the world around them, recognizing that things cannot simply fix themselves and that it takes effort to make change.

However, the singer also offers some words of hope and encouragement. They urge others to learn to fight and hope, to hold onto everything they have, and to work to bring back life and love. They caution against blindly striving for success or the idea of a better life, reminding listeners that it is easy to conform and that true happiness and fulfillment require effort and care.

Overall, the lyrics to "Science" are a poignant reminder of the challenges we face in life and the importance of fighting for what matters most. While the world can be a difficult and harsh place, there is always hope for change and the possibility of making a difference.

Line by Line Meaning

Now and then, I can't muster up a sense of accomplishment or confidence
Occasionally, I feel like I haven't achieved anything worthwhile and lack assurance.

It feels like I've been working for nothing
I get the impression that I am not accomplishing anything even though I am trying.

And more or less, all it does is bottle up regret and temperament
This sense of failure makes me feel guilty and anxious, which is causing me to feel more unhappy.

For those I love and those I'm surrounding
I am concerned about how my unhappiness affects those who are close to me.

I have to remind myself that this world cannot fix itself
I have realized that nothing will change without action and effort, as the world will not change alone.

Learn to fight Learn to hope Hold on for everything you have Bring back life Bring back love Hold onto everyone you can
We need to be strong and optimistic, hold onto what we have, and try to bring life and love back into our lives and others.

Have you ever run right to your pedestal Thinking it would make you full And it turns out you've been conforming for nothing
Sometimes we chase after things that we believe will make us happy yet realize too late that we have just been following the herd.

And you wake up one day sitting at your desk Wondering who could have made a mess This heartless, this selfish, it's far too frightening
We often get caught up in our daily lives and forget the bigger picture, which can be scary, and we might think that we have become insensitive and self-centered, waking to find our once orderly lives in shambles.

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