Luststruck
DEJA Lyrics
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And it seems pretty clear,
You got a system.
Listening to bias take
Geting listless.
I can see the great divide
We're in it.
Look at your big charade
Forcing us to behave
Like prisoners
Art can be such a curse
It's submission
When you know the only way
Is the system.
Baby it's cruel to us
Baby it's cruel to us.
Denial just fuels the lust
Diluting our hope and trust.
Looking out upon the lines
Of believers
Feels like they're hearing lies
But can't see it
Power is a deadly vice
Make or breaker.
Everyday we're more resigned,
To our maker.
Baby it's cruel to us
Baby it's cruel to us
Denial is just fuels the lust
Diluting our hope and trust
The lyrics to DEJA's song Luststruck describe the singer's observations and criticisms of the societal and cultural norms that they perceive to be oppressive. The opening lines express the singer's consistent effort to be attentive and receptive, as they have listened closely and noticed a pattern of bias ingrained in the system. The use of the word "listless" suggests a weariness in the face of this realization. The great divide refers to the separation between those who are privileged by the system and those who are not.
The following lines intensify the critique, suggesting that the so-called great charade is not only something that we are forced to live but also enforced upon us like prisoners. The reference to art as a curse that necessitates submission expands the critique to the cultural realm. The chorus provides a clear message: the system is cruel and denial of its cruelty only exacerbates the issue, leading to mistrust and disappointment.
The second verse expands the critique even further by criticizing those who continue to blindly follow the system in spite of its faults. The lines "Feels like they're hearing lies / but can't see it" suggest a cognitive dissonance that is preventing people from recognizing their subjugation. Power is seen as a deadly vice that can make or break individuals, and the singer implies that we must accept our fate as resigned citizens in this system.
Overall, Luststruck critiques the oppressive societal and cultural norms that often go unnoticed or are blindly accepted by the masses. The lyrics suggest that those in power use their influence to maintain a separation between the privileged and non-privileged. The message is that we must remain vigilant, question the status quo, and be willing to accept that the current structures do not necessarily serve our best interests.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday I take the time to listen
I make an effort to be attentive every day
And it seems pretty clear,
It's apparent to me
You got a system.
You have a way of doing things
Listening to bias take
Hearing unobjective perspectives
Geting listless.
Becoming disinterested
I can see the great divide
I can see a major contrast
We're in it.
We're part of it
Look at your big charade
See how you pretend
We live it
We endure it
Forcing us to behave
Coercing us to act a certain way
Like prisoners
Like we are confined
Art can be such a curse
Expression can be harmful
It's submission
It's giving in
When you know the only way
When you're convinced there's only one path
Is the system.
Is to conform to the established way of doing things.
Baby it's cruel to us
It's harsh to us
Baby it's cruel to us.
It's insensitive to us.
Denial just fuels the lust
Refusing to acknowledge only intensifies the desire
Diluting our hope and trust.
Lessening our confidence and reliance.
Looking out upon the lines
Seeing the masses
Of believers
Of people who accept
Feels like they're hearing lies
Seems like they're being deceived
But can't see it
But they're unaware of it.
Power is a deadly vice
Having control is dangerous
Make or breaker.
Can be the end or success.
Everyday we're more resigned,
Each day we become more accepting
To our maker.
Of our circumstance.
Baby it's cruel to us
It's cruel to us
Baby it's cruel to us
It's unkind to us
Denial is just fueling the lust
Refusing to accept it only intensifies our desire
Diluting our hope and trust
Lessening our confidence and reliance
Writer(s): Jack Arentz, Claire Rayner
Contributed by Anna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zachary McSweeney
Anticipating big things, guys! Cannot wait to see this channel blossom.
ESSE
Awsome sound, lovin it!
martaman01
What a fucking track, amazing sound!
Louska Lampe
I saw a vid on facebook with this song in it and i searched soooo long for this! Great music! keep it up! Greetz from Amsterdam!
MechFish
Love it
ESSE
Thank you Deja and thank you Triple j
soufflegirl
omg i love this song sooo much <33
amberlampz
Great song, you guys should post this on hypem!
AnthoTuDors
MAGIC MUSIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Louska Lampe
I surely will!