We Are the Party
Defunct! Feat Mc Loc E & Girl And A Gun Lyrics
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You paint it well, but not so right
And we're the ones who ruined it for you (and I'm sorry)
And now it's only stuck in your mind
We are the promises
We are once again
We are everything you've heard about a no show
Now it's time to to let this go
I know it's sad, but you'll feel new now
And we're the ones who ruined it for you (and I'm sorry)
You've been living your life in a stereotype
And you try so hard to fight the feelings you dwell on
When all you should do is die to yourself
The lyrics of "We Are The Party" sung by Defunct! Ft. Mc Loc E & Girl And A Gun seems to be a reflection on the societal pressures that individuals sometimes feel to conform to expectations that may not necessarily align with their true selves. The lines "Do you have your picture down? You paint it well, but not so right" seem to be referring to the persona that the individual has created for themselves, which is arguably not an authentic representation of their true self. The subsequent lines "And we're the ones who ruined it for you (and I'm sorry) And now it's only stuck in your mind" can be interpreted as the societal norms and expectations that have caused the individual to not be true to themselves, and now it's stuck in their mind.
The chorus "We are the promises, We are once again, We are everything you've heard about a no show, We are the ones you talk about, now" can be seen as a declaration by the individual that they are the antithesis to societal expectations, and are choosing to live life on their own terms. They are proud of who they are, and are not afraid of being talked about or judged for their choices. The lines "And you try so hard to fight the feelings you dwell on, When all you should do is die to yourself" can be interpreted as a call to action for individuals to identify their authentic selves, and let go of the societal expectations that do not align with their true nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you have your picture down?
Have you perfected the image you present to the world?
You paint it well, but not so right
You portray yourself skillfully, but not accurately
And we're the ones who ruined it for you (and I'm sorry)
We are the cause of your shattered self-image
And now it's only stuck in your mind
The negative portrayal of yourself is now ingrained in your thoughts
We are the promises
We represent the potential for a good time
We are once again
We are back and ready to party
We are everything you've heard about a no show
We have a reputation for not following through on plans
We are the ones you talk about, now
We are the topic of conversation in your social circle
Now it's time to to let this go
It's time to move past the negativity
I know it's sad, but you'll feel new now
It may be difficult, but moving on will bring a sense of refreshment
You've been living your life in a stereotype
You've been conforming to a predetermined image
And you try so hard to fight the feelings you dwell on
You struggle to overcome the negative self-concepts you hold onto
When all you should do is die to yourself
Instead of trying to maintain a certain image, you should let go and be yourself
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