The Oath
Deadeye Dick Lyrics
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You tried to push through every crack, there are other ways
All bones and reluctant expression
Have you no sense of shame or discretion
You're the king of strategic digression, so easy to avoid
If you want it, you can reason all you want
But sometimes you just have to take the oath...(Take the oath)
You live from day to day to year, without leases
Each thing you say you have to clear little speeches
Immune to the gentlest persuasion
That isn't even part of your equation
You feel the slightest duration, do anything to avoid
If you want it, you can reason all you want
But sometimes you just have to take the oath...(Take the oath)
Now you hang from the slightest of threads
You walk in a house of empty rooms and frozen beds
Take the oath and regret it if you will
You have the time to kill, so take it, take it, take it
One song can only do so much, on a good day
Don't try to use it as a crutch, there are other ways
As you sink in your alienation, fighting vainly for justification
I see assured salvation, it's easy if you try
If you want it, you can reason all you want
But sometimes you just have to take the oath...(Take the oath)
If you want it, you can reason all you want
But sometimes you just have to take it!!!...(Take the oath)
(Take the oath) I've got a feeling in my head
(Take the oath) I'm gonna take the oath until I'm dead
(Take the oath) I can't believe the news today
(Take the oath) I'm gonna close my eyes and take the oath
Take, take, take, take the oath, I will take the oath
You can take the oath, they must take the oath
We must take the oath
Take the oath, take the oath, take the oath...
The lyrics of Deadeye Dick's song The Oath speak about the struggles of making difficult choices and committing to them. The lines "With one hand tied behind your back, on a good day / You tried to push through every crack, there are other ways" suggest a sense of limitation and the idea of finding alternate solutions. However, the chorus "If you want it, you can reason all you want / But sometimes you just have to take the oath" emphasizes the importance of making a decision, even when it is not the easiest or most obvious choice.
The verses go on to describe a person who seems uncommitted to anything and detached from others. The line "You walk in a house of empty rooms and frozen beds" paints an image of loneliness and depression. The phrase "Take the oath and regret it if you will / You have the time to kill, so take it, take it, take it" suggests that taking action, even if it leads to some regret, is better than doing nothing at all.
Overall, the song seems to encourage the listener to take a stance and make a decision, even when it's difficult. It highlights that sometimes, reasoning and analyzing a situation can only take us so far, and it's important to take the leap and commit to something.
Line by Line Meaning
With one hand tied behind your back, on a good day
Even with a handicap, you are capable of achieving things.
You tried to push through every crack, there are other ways
You are persistent in your efforts, but there are alternative methods to explore.
All bones and reluctant expression
You are apprehensive and nervous about something.
Have you no sense of shame or discretion
Do you lack morals and common sense?
You're the king of strategic digression, so easy to avoid
You excel at evading issues, it's effortless for you.
If you want it, you can reason all you want
But sometimes you just have to take the oath...(Take the oath)
You can argue and debate endlessly, but sometimes you need to commit to something wholeheartedly.
You live from day to day to year, without leases
You exist without commitment or responsibilities, just surviving.
Each thing you say you have to clear little speeches
You frequently need to explain and justify your words.
Immune to the gentlest persuasion
That isn't even part of your equation
You can't be convinced or influenced, it's not even considered.
You feel the slightest duration, do anything to avoid
You are anxious about any potential consequence and avoid it at all costs.
Now you hang from the slightest of threads
You walk in a house of empty rooms and frozen beds
You are in a precarious situation and feel alone and empty inside.
Take the oath and regret it if you will
You have the time to kill, so take it, take it, take it
Make a decision and deal with the consequences, you have nothing to lose.
One song can only do so much, on a good day
Don't try to use it as a crutch, there are other ways
A single solution won't always solve the problem, don't rely on it entirely.
As you sink in your alienation, fighting vainly for justification
I see assured salvation, it's easy if you try
As you isolate yourself and struggle to justify your actions, there is a simple solution if you make an effort.
(Take the oath) I've got a feeling in my head
(Take the oath) I'm gonna take the oath until I'm dead
(Take the oath) I can't believe the news today
(Take the oath) I'm gonna close my eyes and take the oath
Take, take, take, take the oath, I will take the oath
You can take the oath, they must take the oath
We must take the oath
Take the oath, take the oath, take the oath...
Repeating the phrase 'take the oath', ultimately emphasizing the importance of making a commitment and sticking to it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CALEB GUILLOTTE
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