Full-Time
Diafanes Lyrics
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Working hard full-time
Being a slave of society
Can't enjoy life 'cause you just survive
They say it's the way it is
Just like the beginning of times
How unfair can it be
They say it's the way it is
They say it's okay
Can you say it's meant to be?
Do you measure the pain?
Is she living?
Is this life?
Are you alive?
Is he living
Is this life?
Are you alive?
In Diafanes's song "Full-Time," the lyrics describe the difficult reality of working full-time and being a slave to societal expectations. The song expresses the frustration of working hard every day, waking up early and not being able to enjoy life because of the need to simply survive. The lyrics question this way of life and reveal the unfairness of the situation.
The repetition of the phrase "They say it's the way it is" emphasizes the idea that society has normalized the 9-to-5 workday as the only way to sustain oneself. The questioning of whether this is meant to be and the question of measuring the pain reflect a desire for change and a deeper understanding of the purpose of this way of life. The ending lines of the song, "Is she living? Is this life? Are you alive?" forces the listener to question their own existence and whether their current reality aligns with their true desires and passions.
Overall, "Full-Time" speaks to the struggles many individuals face when it comes to balancing the need for financial stability and the desire for a fulfilling life. It highlights the need for change in societal expectations and the recognition that there is more to life than just working to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Getting up early everyday
Waking up early every day to start working
Working hard full-time
Working for long hours without rest
Being a slave of society
Feeling like being trapped by society norms and expectations
Can't enjoy life 'cause you just survive
Unable to appreciate life due to constant struggle to make a living
They say it's the way it is
Society justifies this lifestyle as the norm
Just like the beginning of times
This kind of lifestyle has been present since ancient times
How unfair can it be
Questioning the fairness of the system which forces people to work constantly
They say it's okay
Society normalizes and accepts this way of living
Can you say it's meant to be?
Questioning whether this lifestyle is predetermined or not
Do you measure the pain?
Asking if anyone really understands how painful it is to work without respite
Is she living?
Questioning if the person is really living or just existing
Is this life?
Questioning if this is what life is really about
Are you alive?
Questioning if the person is really living their life or not
Contributed by Andrew L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.