Idol
Condition K Lyrics
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(sell your life)
Its a place where I become you
(sell your life)
Darkness fills a silver spoon
(sell your life)
Its the needle and the damage proved
(sell your life)
Where did all the pretty ones
Go below the wound
I fear
Its all these things we should not
(sell your life)
Its all these things we could not
(sell your life)
Believe in something more
(sell your life)
And follow into nothing
(sell your life)
Where did all the pretty ones
Go below the wound
I fear
And all the things you fought to save
Don't lose yourself in your fate again
Its all these things you drive it down
The lyrics to Condition K's song "Idol" seem to be a commentary on the cost of fame and the pressures of the entertainment industry. The lines "sell your life" suggest that those who aspire to be famous must sacrifice a part of themselves in order to achieve success, as if they are selling themselves to the industry. The repetition of the phrase "where did all the pretty ones go below the wound" further emphasizes the darker side of fame and the potential sacrifices that must be made.
The lines "believe in something more" and "follow into nothing" suggest a sense of disillusionment with the industry and the empty promises it may offer. The line "its all these things we should not" implies a sense of regret or a recognition that some choices may not have been the right ones. Overall, the song seems to be a cautionary tale about the cost of chasing fame and the need to hold onto one's true self in the face of external pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a place where you become me
Life demands you sacrifice your true self to blend in.
It's a place where I become you
Assimilation into society means losing your own identity.
Darkness fills a silver spoon
Wealth and privilege can lead to addiction and despair.
Its the needle and the damage proved
Drug use has lasting negative consequences.
Where did all the pretty ones go below the wound? I fear
People who don't fit in are ostracized and forgotten.
Its all these things we should not (sell your life)
Society pressures us to do things we know are wrong.
Its all these things we could not (sell your life)
We resist societal pressures, but still feel trapped.
Believe in something more (sell your life)
Despite society's flaws, we still hope for something better.
And follow into nothing (sell your life)
Our hope for something better leads to uncertain futures.
And all the things you fought to save
Attempts to preserve our individuality can feel futile.
Don't lose yourself in your fate again
We shouldn't let societal pressures control our lives.
Its all these things you drive it down
We suppress our own desires to fit into society.
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.