What It Feels Like
De/Vision Lyrics
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Is it the beginning is it the end I cannot tell
Everybody needs a helping hand
In a hostile environment
Are you the cause or an effect
Plaything of a god you don't respect
Big talk Small talk
What it feels like to be me
Big talk Small talk
Piss on everyone you love and you'll see
What it feels like to be me
We can foes we can be friends Stop to pretend
Is this my doom or a wishing well I just can't tell
I hear your voice shouting out loud
Why stick it in? To pull it out
Got a lot to say but don't give me a reason to stay
Big talk Small talk
I can't tell you what it means to be
What it feels like to be me
Big talk Small talk
Piss on everyone you love
And you might know what it means to be
What it feels like to be me
The lyrics of De/Vision's song "What It Feels Like" explore themes of disillusionment, confusion, and conflict in relationships. The opening lines express disbelief that the singer and the other person can no longer be friends. They are unsure if this is the beginning or the end of the relationship. The lyrics suggest that the relationship has become hostile, and the singer feels like they are just a plaything of a god that doesn't show them respect. The main chorus of the song presents a contrast between big talk and small talk. The singer says that they cannot explain what it feels like to be themselves, and the only way to understand is to experience it. The second verse continues to explore the ambiguity of the situation. The singer cannot tell if they are meant to be foes or friends with the other person. The line "Is this my doom or a wishing well I just can't tell" suggests that the singer sees their relationship with the other person as a gamble. The other person's voice is heard shouting out loud, but the singer questions why they continue to stick around in the relationship if they do not give them a reason to stay. The final chorus of the song has a more bitter tone. The singer says that if you "piss on everyone you love," then maybe you would know what it feels like to be them. This implies that the other person has hurt them in some way that makes them feel isolated and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe we can't be friends I can't believe
I am surprised that we cannot maintain a friendly relationship
Is it the beginning is it the end I cannot tell
I am unsure if this conflict is just starting or if it's already over
Everybody needs a helping hand
In a hostile environment
In difficult situations, everyone needs assistance from others to succeed
Are you the cause or an effect
Plaything of a god you don't respect
Are you responsible for the situation or just a victim of life's unpredictable nature?
Big talk Small talk
I can't tell you what it means to be
What it feels like to be me
Despite what I say or how I act, it's impossible for you to truly understand or experience my emotions and circumstances
Big talk Small talk
Piss on everyone you love and you'll see
What it feels like to be me
If you disrespect and hurt those closest to you, you'll begin to understand the pain and emptiness I feel
We can foes we can be friends Stop to pretend
We have the capacity to be enemies or allies, so let's stop pretending like one is impossible
Is this my doom or a wishing well I just can't tell
I'm uncertain if this situation will lead to my downfall or if it's a potential source of hope and positivity
I hear your voice shouting out loud
Why stick it in? To pull it out
Got a lot to say but don't give me a reason to stay
I hear you making a lot of noise, but your hurtful actions and lack of effort to change are pushing me away
Piss on everyone you love
And you might know what it means to be
What it feels like to be me
By betraying and disregarding those closest to you, you'll start to understand the pain and loneliness that I experience
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