- Brendan Murphy
The Disconnect
Counterparts Lyrics
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Nothing is perfect so what's the point of purpose?
The line that separates the weak from us who truly care
Is one I don't intend to cross.
The heart of man beats but only in greedy hands
And it seems that most are still content.
Where most are comfortable accepting insignificance
we strive to find the effort within
If you open up your eyes, and open up your mind
You we be exposed to a world as cold as those who are left to populate it
Two decades spent swallowing lie after lie has sparked a fire in my heart
and the time has come to spread the flame
We can't continue wasting time
Day after day trying to find a new means of escape
We can't continue wasting time, day after day
We do this day after day
We do this day fuckin' day
And I can't face the disconnect
I'll shed the dead weight and rise
And I can't face the disconnect
I'll shed the dead weight and rise
I never thought that I would need to justify a reason
To continue in this life I lead
I fucking hate the world, I fucking hate myself.
I fucking swore I'd never feel like this
I hate the world, I hate myself.
I hate the world
The Disconnect by Counterparts is a song about individualism, self-discovery, and the pursuit of meaning in a world that can seem indifferent or hostile to those who yearn for something more than mediocrity or apathy. The song's opening lines reflect a sense of disillusionment with conventional wisdom and authority figures, who have told us what to believe but have not necessarily provided us with a sense of purpose or fulfillment. The singer questions the value of having a purpose in a world that is imperfect and flawed, and suggests that those who truly care about something have a different perspective on life than those who are content with the status quo.
The song's chorus speaks to a sense of frustration with the daily grind of life, the endless pursuit of new means of escape or distraction. The singer is tired of wasting time and is eager to shed the dead weight that he feels is weighing him down. He wants to rise above the disconnect between himself and the world around him, to find meaning and significance in his existence. The final lines of the song, "I hate the world, I hate myself," suggest that the singer is grappling with difficult, painful emotions as he tries to find his way forward, but he remains determined to keep moving forward despite his struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
All of our lives we've been told what to believe
Throughout our existence, we have been conditioned to accept predetermined beliefs without questioning them.
Nothing is perfect so what's the point of purpose?
Since it is impossible for anything to be perfect, what is the significance of striving for a specific aim?
The line that separates the weak from us who truly care
Is one I don't intend to cross.
The boundary that distinguishes those who are not passionate about something from those who are is not something I am willing to breach.
The heart of man beats but only in greedy hands
And it seems that most are still content.
Human emotion is most commonly driven by selfishness, and many people are satisfied with that way of life.
Where most are comfortable accepting insignificance
we strive to find the effort within
While most people are content with accepting their own unimportance, we actively search for motivation and drive.
If you open up your eyes, and open up your mind
You we be exposed to a world as cold as those who are left to populate it
Once an individual embraces reality and is open to new ideas, they will discover that the world is harsh and unforgiving.
Two decades spent swallowing lie after lie has sparked a fire in my heart
and the time has come to spread the flame
After years of accepting falsehoods, a passion for seeking truth has been ignited within me and it is time to inspire others with that same energy.
We can't continue wasting time
Day after day trying to find a new means of escape
We can't continue wasting time, day after day
We do this day after day
We do this day fuckin' day
And I can't face the disconnect
I'll shed the dead weight and rise
And I can't face the disconnect
I'll shed the dead weight and rise
We cannot continue living in a monotonous cycle of searching for ways to escape our reality. Instead, we will break free from that routine and overcome obstacles to achieve success.
I never thought that I would need to justify a reason
To continue in this life I lead
I fucking hate the world, I fucking hate myself.
I fucking swore I'd never feel like this
I hate the world, I hate myself.
I hate the world
It is disheartening to have to provide reasoning for one's existence. My dislike for the world and myself is intense and I never believed I would feel this despondent.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Alexander Re, Brendan Murphy, Eric Bazinet, Jesse Doreen, Ryan Juntilla
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Lyrics
All of our lives we’ve been told what to believe
Nothing is perfect so what’s the point of purpose?
The line that separates the weak from us who truly care
Is one I don’t intend to cross.
The heart of man beats but only in greedy hands
And it seems that most are still content.
Where most are comfortable accepting insignificance
we strive to find the effort within
If you open up your eyes, and open up your mind
You we be exposed to a world as cold as those who are left to populate it
Two decades spent swallowing lie after lie has sparked a fire in my heart
and the time has come to spread the flame
We can’t continue wasting time
Day after day trying to find a new means of escape
We can’t continue wasting time, day after day
We do this day after day
We do this day fuckin' day
And I can’t face the disconnect
I’ll shed the dead weight and rise
And I can’t face the disconnect
I’ll shed the dead weight and rise
I never thought that I would need to justify a reason
To continue in this life I lead
I fucking hate the world, I fucking hate myself.
I fucking swore I’d never feel like this
I hate the world, I hate myself.
I hate the world
@tanneryadig4451
I unfortunately served over 5 years in prison due to heroin addiction and was lucky enough to be able to loan this album through a public library in Colorado. This album helped me get through a super rough patch in my life and I will always be grateful for that. I somehow got lucky enough to meet Brendan at a local hardcore venue in Colorado Springs when Counterparts was on tour about a year ago and he was definitely one of the nicest dudes I’ve ever talked to. Nothing but love 💪 🤘
@dustinbaxter4521
Awesome story hope you're doing well
@joshhale9355
Hope you’re back on your feet bro. Your past troubles don’t define who you are, remember that. All the love in the world to you, my dude ❤️
@MrPatrickbuit
It’s so fucked up that there are countries in the world where you go to prison for heroin addiction. You needed help, not to be punished.
@arthuroliveira4326
Hope you're doing well friend. Long live Counterparts
@TrevorCanToo
Love to hear it brother! Im fighting a fent addiction at the moment sht is ruf
@jkz1
That last part it always gets to me. Depression can be so lonesome. Thank you for everything Counterparts.
@pogomitchell
jkz any recommendations for lyrics like 3:00 on as far as other counterparts songs or other bands? absolutely no clean vocals. lol. thanks m8 if you ever get back
@pogomitchell
jkz I actually love TLTSOL. I stay mostly in the deathcore realm but I heard this song and liked the lyrics. Thanks for the song/album recommendations, I'm a newbie to this band.
@GrippingJoker
@@pogomitchell for the fallen dreams/ early seasons/ surroundings