What Have We Done?
Can't Swim Lyrics


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They're the ones out for blood so protect your young
Mouth to mouth stole the air from inside their lungs
Tried to hide in disguise couldn't see the truth
Now I know I can feel the evil in you
What have we done who have we become
Help me, there's nowhere to run
Make up your mind or be pushed aside
Help me, there's nowhere to hide
No one is safe
Cracked a smile when they tried to get me to crack
Don't they know I'm the one who stabbed them in the back
It took sometime to realize, no sympathy for you and I
Now I can finally feel the evil in me
We're all evil
Wear the mask all the time makes mistakes in your prime
All the reasons you can't seem to make right
Drink away all your crimes
Take you pills snort your lines




Let the evil creep in and it will
Break you down

Overall Meaning

In the song "What Have We Done?" by Can't Swim, the lyrics convey a sense of realization and introspection regarding the dark and evil tendencies within ourselves and the world around us. The opening lines "They're the ones out for blood so protect your young, Mouth to mouth stole the air from inside their lungs" suggests a predatory nature in others, urging the listener to be cautious and defensive in order to protect those who are vulnerable. The next line, "Tried to hide in disguise couldn't see the truth, Now I know I can feel the evil in you," reveals a realization that evil and darkness can be present in unexpected places, even within oneself.


As the song progresses, the lyrics delve into themes of betrayal and deceit. Lines such as "Cracked a smile when they tried to get me to crack, Don't they know I'm the one who stabbed them in the back" demonstrate a twisted sense of satisfaction derived from subversive actions, highlighting the complexity and duality of human nature. The chorus, with its pleading tone, reflects a sense of helplessness and desperation, acknowledging the difficulty of escaping this inherent evil.


The later verses touch on issues of addiction and self-destructive behavior as means of coping with this darkness. The lyrics "Wear the mask all the time makes mistakes in your prime, All the reasons you can't seem to make right, Drink away all your crimes, Take your pills snort your lines, Let the evil creep in and it will, Break you down" depict an individual's attempt to mask their inner turmoil through substance abuse, ultimately leading to a further descent into darkness.


Line by Line Meaning

They're the ones out for blood so protect your young
There are dangerous people who are seeking to harm others, so it is important to ensure the safety of those who are vulnerable.


Mouth to mouth stole the air from inside their lungs
These malicious individuals have taken away the life force and vitality from the innocent.


Tried to hide in disguise couldn't see the truth
Despite attempting to conceal their true intentions, it becomes evident that their true nature cannot be overlooked.


Now I know I can feel the evil in you
Having gained understanding, I can discern the malevolence within you.


What have we done who have we become
Reflecting upon our actions, we question the transformations that have taken place within ourselves.


Help me, there's nowhere to run
In this dire situation, assistance is sought as there seems to be no avenue of escape.


Make up your mind or be pushed aside
A decision must be made, or else one will be disregarded and left behind.


Help me, there's nowhere to hide
Urgently pleading for assistance, but recognizing that there is nowhere to find refuge.


No one is safe
No individual can consider themselves protected from harm or danger.


Cracked a smile when they tried to get me to crack
Amusement is derived when others attempt to break my resolve or make me falter.


Don't they know I'm the one who stabbed them in the back
Surprisingly, they are unaware that I am the person who deceived and betrayed them.


It took sometime to realize, no sympathy for you and I
It required a period of time to acknowledge that there is no compassion or empathy between us.


Now I can finally feel the evil in me
At last, I am able to recognize the malevolent tendencies within myself.


We're all evil
Collectively, every one of us possesses a dark side or capacity for malevolence.


Wear the mask all the time makes mistakes in your prime
Maintaining a façade constantly leads to errors and missteps during one's prime years.


All the reasons you can't seem to make right
The justifications that prevent you from rectifying your wrongdoings.


Drink away all your crimes
Engaging in substance abuse, attempting to drown out the guilt of your transgressions.


Take your pills snort your lines
Using medication and illegal substances as a means to escape and numb oneself from the consequences.


Let the evil creep in and it will
Allowing the malevolence to seep into your being, knowing it will gradually consume you.


Break you down
Ultimately, the malevolence will overpower you, causing your emotional and mental decline.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Christopher Loporto, Daniel Rico, Gregory McDevitt, Mike Sanchez

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Comments from YouTube:

Ben Wilson

This song and whole album needs more love. I only wish I knew this album came out sooner.

Greg Gassman

This song is incredible

Ben Retslab

Now thats what I call music!

MorerFilms

Not the strongest live band but god damnit their songs have such a nostalgia factor to it. It makes you feel a certain way. This band has that affect on me.

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Christian Mayerstein

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