DNA
Clairity Lyrics


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Built an empire from a pile of sticks, sticks and stones, sticks and stones
Foundation's made of broken hearts, broken hearts and broken bones
Voices in my head, they screamed "You will lose, you will lose"
In spite, I turned my enemies to my muse, into my muse

Gimme some inspiration, devastation, ammunition
Say I'm an apparition, malformation; what's the difference?
When you tear it all apart, it's just DNA
Destroying what we fear
Hate is such an ancient game
When we're all that we have left, yet we aim to kill
Pretending that we're made of steel
Living in a battlefield

Gonna count up all the chromosomes, do the math, make a clone
Someone who will understand so I don't feel all alone
Start a revolution and we'll rebel, we'll rebel
Feel all of the things that we never felt and never felt

Gimme some inspiration, devastation, ammunition
Say I'm an apparition, malformation; what's the difference?

When you tear it all apart, it's just DNA
Destroying what we fear
Hate is such an ancient game
When we're all that we have left, yet we aim to kill
Pretending that we're made of steel
Living in a battlefield

I feel extraterrestrial
Out of sync, a separate soul
But in the end, I'm not alone

When you tear it all apart, it's just DNA
Destroying what we fear
Hate is such an ancient game
When we're all that we have left, yet we aim to kill




Pretending that we're made of steel
Living in a battlefield

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "DNA" by Clairity address themes of identity, resilience, and the human condition. The opening lines, "Built an empire from a pile of sticks, sticks and stones, sticks and stones / Foundation's made of broken hearts, broken hearts, and broken bones," suggest that the singer has overcome immense obstacles and built something substantial out of seemingly insubstantial materials. This metaphorical representation of the singer's life journey is supported by the later lines, "Voices in my head, they screamed 'You will lose, you will lose' / In spite, I turned my enemies to my muse, into my muse."


The chorus of the song puts forth the idea that, ultimately, all humans are made up of the same DNA, despite external factors like race, gender, or societal status. The lines, "When you tear it all apart, it's just DNA / Destroying what we fear / Hate is such an ancient game / When we're all that we have left, yet we aim to kill / Pretending that we're made of steel / Living in a battlefield" suggest that humanity's tendencies towards prejudice, violence, and war are rooted in a primal fear of the unknown, and a need to assert dominance over others. However, the song's message is one of unity and hope. The singer expresses a desire to find others who can understand them, and to start a revolution that overturns the destructive patterns of the past.


Line by Line Meaning

Built an empire from a pile of sticks, sticks and stones, sticks and stones
I have created something great from very little resources or support.


Foundation's made of broken hearts, broken hearts and broken bones
The basis of my success came from overcoming significant pain and suffering.


Voices in my head, they screamed 'You will lose, you will lose'
I faced significant doubt and criticism, both from within myself and from others.


In spite, I turned my enemies to my muse, into my muse
Instead of being defeated by my opposition, I used their negative energy to inspire me further.


Gimme some inspiration, devastation, ammunition
I need powerful emotions and experiences to fuel my creativity and drive.


Say I'm an apparition, malformation; what's the difference?
Others may see me as an outsider or misfit, but that doesn't define me.


When you tear it all apart, it's just DNA
At our core, we are all the same, regardless of our differences or disagreements.


Destroying what we fear
We often lash out at what scares us the most, instead of confronting it directly.


Hate is such an ancient game
The cycle of hate and violence has been repeating itself for centuries, with no end in sight.


When we're all that we have left, yet we aim to kill
Despite being connected by our shared humanity, we still harm and hurt each other.


Pretending that we're made of steel
We try to mask our vulnerabilities and weaknesses, but they still exist and influence us.


Living in a battlefield
Our daily lives often feel like a constant struggle, with each other and with ourselves.


Gonna count up all the chromosomes, do the math, make a clone
I desire someone who truly understands me, to the point of being almost identical.


Someone who will understand so I don't feel all alone
Having a deep connection with another person can alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness.


Start a revolution and we'll rebel, we'll rebel
I want to incite change and challenge the norm, with others who share my beliefs and goals.


Feel all of the things that we never felt and never felt
Through this revolution, I hope to experience emotions and experiences that I have never felt before.


I feel extraterrestrial
I sometimes feel like I don't belong or fit in with the rest of the world.


Out of sync, a separate soul
My identity and personality don't always align with what is expected or accepted by society.


But in the end, I'm not alone
Despite my differences, I am not the only one who feels this way and can find solidarity with others.




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Comments from YouTube:

Vivziepop

Oh gosh, this song is lovely! I love your voice as well, it's really distinct!

Le Gamer Of Stupidity

Love how you listened to what I did 7 years ago

Cyonu

Lol 6 years ago, cool to see vivzie listened to this whenever I did as a 9 year old kid listening to car radios.

Nova Lightress18

What if octavia sung this?!

~ I s a b e l l e ~

What are you doing here :0

nyi xxo

OMGMKCKEJD WHAT R U DOING HERE JAHEJS

Rebecca Justiniano

Your voice combined with the electro-pop of the music is just heaven.

7Chariot Music

@Rebecca Justiniano omg that comment is giving me life. Thank you!

DollyDamned

Heard this on Spotify and oh my goodness, you have a new fan right here. You have such a unique style and I can't wait to listen to the rest of the music. I wish there was a place to get the lyrics though. :(

otaku_ice 1358

+Demacian Doll you can go to google type in genius lyrics website and type in D.N.A By Clairity!:) Hope this helps!

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