Mystified
De/Vision Lyrics
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Some play coy, some like it rough
Some are hot, some are cool
I am wise, you were born a fool
You hated life, you complained every day
I love myself, I like my way
Wish you'd have put some extra time on the cuff
For all we wanted to do one life just wasn't enough
Some are mystified, some are blinded by the light
I can't sleep, you cannot wake up
Some step into daylight, some run away and hide
A heart that's not alive can never die
Some fall in-, some out of love
Some decline with thanks, some never get enough
Some are sweet, some are cruel
You bowed down, I was born to rule
Your image blurred as you came rushing by
You know you're not a bird, yet you wanted to fly
Couldn't control your compelling desire
No drug in this world can get me any higher
Some are mystified, some are blinded by the light
I can't sleep, you cannot wake up
Some step into daylight, some run away and hide
A heart that's not alive can never die
The lyrics to De/Vision's song Mystified talk about how people have different ways of living their lives and reacting to various situations. Some are weak while others are tough, some like to play coy while others like it rough, some are hot while others are cool. The singer then contrasts their own personality to another person's. While the other person hated life and complained every day, the singer loves themselves and their way. However, they also wish that the other person had put some extra time in their life. All they wanted to do couldn't be done in just one life.
The next verse talks about how people have different reactions to various situations. Some are mystified while others are blinded by the light, some can't sleep while others cannot wake up, some step into daylight while others run away and hide. The chorus reiterates that a heart that's not alive can never die. The second part of the verse talks about love and attraction. Some fall in love while others fall out of it, some decline with thanks while others never get enough. Some are sweet while others are cruel, and again, the singer contrasts their own personality to someone else's. The other person bowed down while the singer was born to rule.
Overall, the lyrics to Mystified paint a picture of how different people can be. They have different personalities, wants, and reactions to life. The contrasting language used shows how many variations there are in life and how the singer feels that they are superior compared to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Some are weak, some are though
People vary in strength, some being weak and some being strong
Some play coy, some like it rough
People have different personalities, some prefer to act reserved while others prefer more aggressive behavior
Some are hot, some are cool
People have different temperaments, some being hot-headed while others are calm and composed
I am wise, you were born a fool
The artist considers themselves wise while suggesting that the listener is foolish
You hated life, you complained every day
The listener is described as someone who dislikes life and is prone to complaining frequently
I love myself, I like my way
The singer is proud of themselves and their self-expression
Wish you'd have put some extra time on the cuff
The singer wishes that the listener had taken more time to enjoy life
For all we wanted to do one life just wasn't enough
The artist suggests that they and the listener had aspirations and dreams that they were unable to achieve in one lifetime
Some are mystified, some are blinded by the light
People have varying levels of understanding and perception, some being confused while others are able to see things clearly
I can't sleep, you cannot wake up
The artist is unable to rest while the listener is unable to become more aware
Some step into daylight, some run away and hide
People react to challenges differently, some choosing to face them head on and others opting to avoid them
A heart that's not alive can never die
The artist suggests that if someone does not truly live, they cannot truly experience death
Some fall in-, some out of love
People have differing experiences and success rates with love and relationships
Some decline with thanks, some never get enough
People respond to offers of assistance and support differently, some being grateful and others never feeling satisfied
Some are sweet, some are cruel
People have different dispositions, some being kind and others being unkind
You bowed down, I was born to rule
The listener is described as someone who submits to authority while the artist sees themselves as a natural leader
Your image blurred as you came rushing by
The listener's image became distorted when they were in a hurry
You know you're not a bird, yet you wanted to fly
The listener had a desire to accomplish something that was not suitable for them
Couldn't control your compelling desire
The listener's strong desire was difficult to manage or resist
No drug in this world can get me any higher
The artist suggests that they are already at their peak and cannot experience anything greater
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.