Draw the Line
Destiny Or Design Lyrics

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Merging all at once.
Moving at a pace 1000 strong!
When do you feel fair?
Is it only when your head is out there?

I know when the smoke invades your lungs.
Yes, I know it makes you feel like your someone.

Will you draw the line or forfeit your name?
Cause who you were and what you are now, they're not the same.

Your larger than the rooms you place yourself into.
It's harder to know, that I cannot help or save you.
"Its O.K", you say that, "you've been down".
Well I've got news for you... We've all been down before.

You're a fake, you're a fraud, to everyone or anything that talks.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Draw the Line by Destiny Or Design convey a message of self-reflection and taking responsibility for one's actions. The opening lines talk about merging all at once and moving at a pace of 1000-strong, which could refer to a group or a community. The question of when do you feel fair suggests that an individual's actions and behavior may not always align with their values, and they may only feel fair when their head is out there, referring to a sense of self-importance.

The lyrics convey an understanding of how substance abuse can affect an individual, with the words "I know when the smoke invades your lungs, Yes, I know it makes you feel like your someone." The next lines urge the listener to draw a line or forfeit their name, emphasizing the importance of taking a stand and making choices that reflect their true character. The lines "Your larger than the rooms you place yourself into, It's harder to know, that I cannot help or save you," suggest that no matter how much someone cares about another person, it's ultimately up to that person to take ownership of their actions and choices.

The final lines of the song, "You're a fake, you're a fraud, to everyone or anything that talks," are powerful in their directness. They suggest that pretending to be someone you're not, or acting in a way that contradicts your true self, is not sustainable in the long run.

Line by Line Meaning

Merging all at once.
Combining everything together in a single moment.

Moving at a pace 1000 strong!
Actively progressing forward with great momentum and power.

When do you feel fair?
At what point do you believe you are being treated impartially?

Is it only when your head is out there?
Or is your perception of being treated fairly based on your visibility or status?

I know when the smoke invades your lungs.
I am aware of the damaging effects you are experiencing.

Yes, I know it makes you feel like your someone.
I understand that you feel a sense of importance or power as a result of the damage.

Will you draw the line or forfeit your name?
Will you establish a boundary or give up your identity?

Cause who you were and what you are now, they're not the same.
Because the person you used to be is not who you are currently.

Your larger than the rooms you place yourself into.
Your potential and impact is greater than the environments you limit yourself to.

It's harder to know, that I cannot help or save you.
It's difficult to accept that I am unable to assist you or rescue you from your situation.

"Its O.K", you say that, "you've been down".
"It's alright," you assert, as you acknowledge your difficult experiences.

Well I've got news for you... We've all been down before.
Actually, we have all experienced hardship and obstacles in our lives.

You're a fake, you're a fraud, to everyone or anything that talks.
You are deceitful and disingenuous, in the eyes of all people and things that communicate.

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