Life Is a Perception of Your Own Reality
Chiodos Lyrics


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I'd like to take this time to detach my jaw
And really take a look, I think that I'm done
Put away this old guitar, and on my way out
Hang my vocal chords up on the door

If I could just do these things
If I could maybe do these things
Each and every day wouldn't pass
The way that they so often do
That they so often do

And maybe, just maybe
Life would be everything we wanted it to be

I could even peel the skin hiding my face
And ballroom dance with the cartilage of my nose
Just to show you how to really move
Well, I'll show you how to really move

If I could just do these things
If I could maybe do these things
Each and every day wouldn't pass
The way that they so often do
That they so often do

And maybe, just maybe
Life would be everything we wanted it to be

I'll show you how to really move
I'll show you how to really move

If I could just do these things
If I could maybe do these things
Each and every day wouldn't pass
The way that they so often do
That they so often do





And maybe, just maybe
Life would be everything we wanted it to be

Overall Meaning

In Chiodos's song Life Is a Perception of Your Own Reality, the lyrics discuss the desire to detach oneself from the expectations of daily life and the way in which we present ourselves to society. The first verse talks about putting away the guitar and vocal chords and leaving that part of oneself behind. The use of detachment and physical transformation, such as peeling the skin from one's face and using cartilage to ballroom dance, suggest a desire for fundamental change and self-discovery.


The chorus provides the key message of the song - if we could detach ourselves from our norms and inhibitions, each day wouldn't pass by so often and life would be everything we wanted it to be. The repetition of "if I could just do these things" suggests a longing for liberation and a break from daily monotony. The final repetition of "I'll show you how to really move" suggests a sense of empowerment, as though once we detach ourselves from societal expectations, we can truly discover our authentic selves and show the world how to live life to the fullest.


Overall, the song is an insightful commentary on the desire for individuality and self-discovery in a world where societal expectations often stifle creativity and personal growth.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd like to take this time to detach my jaw
I want to take this opportunity to express myself fully without inhibitions.


And really take a look, I think that I'm done
I need to reflect upon my life so far and decide what I want to change or move on from.


Put away this old guitar, and on my way out
I'm leaving behind the things that used to define me and starting fresh.


Hang my vocal chords up on the door
I'm giving up my old ways and leaving behind my old voice, ready to create a new one.


If I could just do these things
I have a clear idea about what I need to do to move forward and make real change.


If I could maybe do these things
I'm uncertain about whether I have the courage or ability to make these changes.


Each and every day wouldn't pass
I want to make each day count and not let them all blur together.


The way that they so often do
I often feel like time just slips by without making any real progress.


And maybe, just maybe
I'm hopeful that things can change, even if it's just a small possibility.


Life would be everything we wanted it to be
If we take control of our own reality, we can shape our lives into what we truly desire.


I could even peel the skin hiding my face
I'm willing to be vulnerable and reveal my true self, even if it's uncomfortable or scary.


And ballroom dance with the cartilage of my nose
I want to fully embrace my unique traits and use them to my advantage, not hide or be ashamed of them.


Just to show you how to really move
I want to inspire others by example and show them how to take control of their own lives.


I'll show you how to really move
I'm taking the lead and guiding others towards positive change.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRADLEY BELL, CRAIGERY OWENS, DERRICK FROST, JASON HALE, MATTHEW GODDARD, PATRICK MCMANAMAN

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