Beneath The Surface
Defences Lyrics
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(You never witnessed it) The very sound of your voice
(Time to rebuild and start again)
But I will always have white noise to save me
When nothing is changing
(Break through) But this ain't nothing new
(Stop me) Or I'll end up like you
Where you can't dictate me, am I going crazy?
(Am I an illness?) Or just a box you gotta tick?
(Reality exists) In more ways than you will admit
(You'll never see this face again)
But I will always have your arms to save me
I know you'll be waiting
(Break through) But this ain't nothing new
(Stop me) Or I'll end up like you
You say you'll stay beneath the surface
Where you can't dictate me, am I going crazy?
And I fear for my life
Am I losing, losing my mind?
Cut you out, thought I'd won
But this war has just begun
(Break through) But this ain't nothing new
(Stop me) Or I'll end up like you
You say you'll stay beneath the surface
Where you can't dictate me, you can't dictate me
(Break through) But this ain't nothing new
(Stop me) Or I'll end up like you
You say you'll stay beneath the surface
Where you can't dictate me, am I going crazy?
The lyrics of Defences’ song Beneath The Surface describe a person who is struggling to break free from someone who is trying to control them. The singer acknowledges that even though they cannot stop the other person’s behavior, they still have a choice in how they respond to it. The sound of the other person’s voice is depicted as overpowering and omnipresent. The singer, however, finds solace in “white noise” which serves as a distraction from the situation. The lyrics also touch upon the self-doubt and fear that the singer experiences in trying to break free. They question whether their actions make them “an illness or just a box you gotta tick” and worry about losing their mind.
The chorus acts as a call to action, urging the singer to “break through” and not end up like the other person who wants to control them. The other person is described as wanting to stay “beneath the surface”, where they cannot dictate the singer’s actions. Despite this, the singer questions whether they are going “crazy”.
Line by Line Meaning
(I can't stop this) But I will always have a choice
I may not have control over everything, but I always have a say in what I choose to do.
(You never witnessed it) The very sound of your voice
You never realized how much your voice meant to me and how it affected me.
(Time to rebuild and start again) But I will always have white noise to save me When nothing is changing
Even when everything is falling apart and I need to start over, I can always rely on music to help me through and drown out the chaos.
(Break through) But this ain't nothing new
I keep trying to break through my struggles, but it feels like I've been in this same situation before.
(Stop me) Or I'll end up like you
I can't let myself become like you and stay hidden beneath the surface, too afraid to take a chance and make a change.
You say you'll stay beneath the surface Where you can't dictate me, am I going crazy?
You may want to control me and keep me hidden, but I can't stay down here and ignore my own desires. Am I losing my mind for wanting more?
(Am I an illness?) Or just a box you gotta tick?
Do you see me as a problem or just something you can easily label and move on from?
(Reality exists) In more ways than you will admit
You may want to hide and deny the truth, but there's more to reality than what you choose to see.
(You'll never see this face again) But I will always have your arms to save me I know you'll be waiting
Even if I have to leave and start over, I know I can always come back to you for comfort and support.
And I fear for my life Am I losing, losing my mind?
My own doubts and fears are consuming me. Am I losing control and going crazy?
Cut you out, thought I'd won But this war has just begun
I may have tried to push you away and thought I had won, but the battle is far from over and I can't escape my own struggles.
You say you'll stay beneath the surface Where you can't dictate me, you can't dictate me
I won't let you control my life and keep me hidden beneath the surface. I have my own voice and choices to make.
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Defences
Hey everyone! Good to see you all again ;] I've got some lyrics for y'all!
--- Beneath The Surface ---
Can’t stop this, but I will always have a choice
No turning back from it, I hear the aching your voice
Time to rebuild and start again
But I will always have white noise to save me
When nothing is changing
Break through, but this ain’t nothing new
Stop me or I’ll end up like you
Please say you’ll stay beneath the surface where you can’t dictate me
Am I going crazy?
Am I an illness or just a box you gotta tick?
Reality exists in more ways than you will admit
You’ll never see this face again
But I will always have your arms to save me
I know you’ll be waiting
Break through, but this ain’t nothing new
Stop me or I’ll end up like you
Please say you’ll stay beneath the surface where you can’t dictate me
Am I going crazy?
All the lying that you’ve done, tell me which side are you on?
And I fear, for my life
Am I losing, losing my mind?
Now the time has come to
Break through, but this ain’t nothing new
Stop me or I’ll end up like you
Please say you’ll stay beneath the surface where you can’t dictate me
You can’t dictate me
Break through, but this ain’t nothing new
Stop me or I’ll end up like you
Please say you’ll stay beneath the surface where you can’t dictate me
Am I going crazy?
Am I going crazy?
MontageRock
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Defences
Hey everyone! Good to see you all again ;] I've got some lyrics for y'all!
--- Beneath The Surface ---
Can’t stop this, but I will always have a choice
No turning back from it, I hear the aching your voice
Time to rebuild and start again
But I will always have white noise to save me
When nothing is changing
Break through, but this ain’t nothing new
Stop me or I’ll end up like you
Please say you’ll stay beneath the surface where you can’t dictate me
Am I going crazy?
Am I an illness or just a box you gotta tick?
Reality exists in more ways than you will admit
You’ll never see this face again
But I will always have your arms to save me
I know you’ll be waiting
Break through, but this ain’t nothing new
Stop me or I’ll end up like you
Please say you’ll stay beneath the surface where you can’t dictate me
Am I going crazy?
All the lying that you’ve done, tell me which side are you on?
And I fear, for my life
Am I losing, losing my mind?
Now the time has come to
Break through, but this ain’t nothing new
Stop me or I’ll end up like you
Please say you’ll stay beneath the surface where you can’t dictate me
You can’t dictate me
Break through, but this ain’t nothing new
Stop me or I’ll end up like you
Please say you’ll stay beneath the surface where you can’t dictate me
Am I going crazy?
Am I going crazy?
Black Coffee Planet
Defences I'm at a moral dilemma-Which song I like more from you,is it this or Gravity,both having lyrics and this so marvelous appeal to me?Ah,who am I kidding, I enjoy (almost) all of your songs :D ((Also thanks for the lyrics,for some songs it is kinda hard to hear it all)
Defences
Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear how much you like them =]
TalhosniT
Defences awesome!
Jumps Presents
Defences
This song leaves me speechless. In a fantastic way. Great vocals, guitar work, everything. I can't say anything negative about this song, and I am very picky about music... great job on this!
Defences
That is an amazing comment to read, thank you so much!
Ahkulla
It's so damn nice to come home after work (listening to pop crap and christmas music) and turn on Montage Rock and see what comes up. Happy as hell you cover Defences. You and the band have my devotion. Keep it up!
Jay Park
Another favourite song on my list, Defences <3