Start Again
Deviates Lyrics
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Heretic emotions, the driving force.
The source of course, supports the foundation.
It seems it's a near miss and replaces uniqueness.
A patient patient is need of assistance.
He's right there and he's on his knees.
Yes, he's right there and he looks like me.
As he's begging and pleading,
A new temptation. I lack ambition.
Did you get the impression that I meant everything that I said?
My intentions are changing now (whose side are you on?),
My direction is changing now (Whose side are you on?),
my foundations are breaking. I'm breaking. I'll start again.
Close your eyes in an act of tradition.
Bow your head, a gesture of submission.
The truth can't hurt us, yet seems to allude us.
I won't bow so you call me a judas.
I'm right here and I'm on my feet.
Yes, they're right here standing next to me.
Condemned to a likeness, the ones who won't be missed, accepting me.
Casualties of the darkness.
My motivation has gone away.
I've met temptation, he knows my name,
and when you question my intentions you find I'm fueled by aggression.
I warn you, mind your direction or find you're looking in the face of patrons.
A mass cessation occurred today.
All common boundaries will fade away.
We'll fade away.
No compensation for the ones we've lost.
It's part of the equation. No justice. One law.
Accounted loss is a flaw in the system.
A human nation divided by text and denomination.
I wash my hands of this.
The lyrics of Deviates' song Start Again deal with themes of self-reflection, inner turmoil, and societal structures that hinder personal growth. The opening lines, "Quests and questions. Heretic emotions, the driving force. The source of course, supports the foundation," suggest an internal struggle to find meaning in life and the role that emotions play in shaping one's decisions. The next lines, "It seems it's a near miss and replaces uniqueness. A patient patient is need of assistance," could refer to the frustration of feeling like one's individuality is being suppressed by conformity and a desire for someone or something to help guide them.
The chorus ("My intentions are changing now, my direction is changing now, my foundations are breaking. I'm breaking. I'll start again.") reflects a desire to break free from the limitations of the past and start anew. The lines "Close your eyes in an act of tradition. Bow your head, a gesture of submission" address societal norms and the pressure to conform to them, while "I won't bow so you call me a judas" suggests a rejection of those norms.
The verse "I've met temptation, he knows my name, and when you question my intentions you find I'm fueled by aggression. I warn you, mind your direction or find you're looking in the face of patrons" could be interpreted as a warning against allowing personal ambition to lead to destructive behavior. The final lines, "No compensation for the ones we've lost. It's part of the equation. No justice. One law. Accounted loss is a flaw in the system. A human nation divided by text and denomination. I wash my hands of this," imply a disillusionment with societal structures and a desire to distance oneself from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Quests and questions.
The pursuit of knowledge involves many inquiries.
Heretic emotions, the driving force.
Unorthodox feelings can be the motivation to act.
The source of course, supports the foundation.
The origin sustains the basis of our beliefs.
It seems it's a near miss and replaces uniqueness.
We often mistake similarity for originality.
A patient patient is need of assistance.
Someone who endures quietly requires help.
He's right there and he's on his knees.
He is nearby and humbled.
Yes, he's right there and he looks like me.
He resembles me, and therefore, could be anyone in a vulnerable state.
As he's begging and pleading, he's wanting and needing a perfect picture that is ever fleeting.
He desires a flawless image that constantly eludes him.
A new temptation. I lack ambition.
I have been enticed by something different, and no longer have a strong desire to succeed.
Did you get the impression that I meant everything that I said?
Do you believe everything I have told you?
My intentions are changing now (whose side are you on?),
Whose loyalty do you trust as my motives change?
My direction is changing now (Whose side are you on?),
Whose opinions align with my new course of action?
My foundations are breaking. I'm breaking. I'll start again.
My beliefs are falling apart, and I must rebuild from the ground up.
Close your eyes in an act of tradition.
Observe customary practices by shutting your eyes.
Bow your head, a gesture of submission.
Lower your head as a sign of compliance.
The truth can't hurt us, yet seems to allude us.
Though honesty may not cause physical harm, discovering it proves to be challenging.
I won't bow so you call me a judas.
I refuse to submit, and you label me a traitor.
I'm right here and I'm on my feet.
I am present and strong-willed.
Yes, they're right here standing next to me.
Others with similar beliefs are adjacent to me.
Condemned to a likeness, the ones who won't be missed, accepting me.
Those who share my views are marginalized by society, yet they embrace my stance.
Casualties of the darkness.
The victims of evil and ignorance.
My motivation has gone away.
I have lost the drive to continue.
I've met temptation, he knows my name, and when you question my intentions you find I'm fueled by aggression.
I have yielded to allure, and now my actions are driven by hostility.
I warn you, mind your direction or find you're looking in the face of patrons.
Take heed of where you are headed or you will encounter those who have power over you.
A mass cessation occurred today.
Today, many activities even stopped altogether.
All common boundaries will fade away.
The limitations that once separated us will vanish.
We'll fade away.
We will gradually disappear.
No compensation for the ones we've lost.
There is no reparation for those who are gone.
It's part of the equation. No justice. One law.
Their absence is just a component of a system with an unjust, uniform rule.
Accounted loss is a flaw in the system.
Recorded casualties indicate a fundamental failure.
A human nation divided by text and denomination.
A people separated by language, religion, and beliefs.
I wash my hands of this.
I disassociate myself from this mess.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN BARBARA, CHARLEY MARSHALL, DAMIEN MCDOUGLE, DONNIE CONRAD
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