vanity
Decyfer Lyrics
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I could turn and face all my fears
When tomorrow calls my name I,
I won't be afraid
[Chorus]
Change my name, I'm asking you
To take my fame, and wash it away
To take my vanity, my vanity
As the joke goes on, oh
I realize that you, you see through me
And though I try to make believe,
I cannot hide, my identity
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to Decyfer Down's song "Vanity" explore the theme of humility and the desire to be rid of the illusion of fame and success. In the first verse, the singer reflects on the past and how they wish to face their fears, indicating a desire for change. When tomorrow comes, they state they will not be afraid, suggesting a newfound strength in the face of uncertainty.
In the chorus, the singer pleads with a higher power to take away their vanity and wash away their fame, symbolizing a desire to shed their ego and become more humble. They are on their knees waiting for this transformation, indicating a surrender to a greater power.
The second verse acknowledges that despite the singer's efforts to hide their true identity, they feel seen and exposed by this greater power. The line "As the joke goes on" suggests a realization that their success and fame may be nothing more than a passing joke, and they are no longer willing to play into it.
Overall, the lyrics to "Vanity" convey a message of humility and the desire to rid oneself of ego and illusion. It is a call for transformation and a recognition of the emptiness of fame and success without a deeper sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
If yesterday was here I,
If I could go back in time and face my fears, I would.
I could turn and face all my fears
I would be brave enough to confront my fears.
When tomorrow calls my name I,
When a new day comes, I won't be afraid to face it.
I won't be afraid
I won't let fear control me.
Change my name, I'm asking you
I want to change who I am and I'm asking for help.
To take my fame, and wash it away
I want to let go of my desire for attention and recognition.
I'm on my knees, waiting for you
I'm humbling myself and asking for guidance.
To take my vanity, my vanity
I want to let go of my pride and self-importance.
As the joke goes on, oh
As my facade continues and my true identity is hidden...
I realize that you, you see through me
I am aware that God sees my true self.
And though I try to make believe,
Even if I pretend to be someone else...
I cannot hide, my identity
I cannot hide from myself and who I really am.
Change my name, I'm asking you
I continue to ask for a transformation.
To take my fame, and wash it away
I truly desire to be free from my desire for attention.
I'm on my knees, waiting for you
I am still humbling myself and seeking God's guidance.
To take my vanity, my vanity
Again, I want to let go of my pride and self-importance.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRANDON MILLS, CALEB OLIVER, CHRIS CLONTS, JASON ROY, JASON DAVID ROY, JIM COOPER, JOSH OLIVER
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