For the French hardcore band, see xDIGx.
Decide
Dig Lyrics
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goodbye
'Cause he don't
get nothing
She says
Inside
I don't need no one
They stand
all alone
They both
need someone
They try
to believe
In something to come on and hide
Try to erase
We don't decide
We try to rearrange
He said
goodbye
'Cause he don't
get nothing
They try
to believe
In something to come on and hide
Try to erase
We don't decide
We try to rearrange
The lyrics to Dig's song "Decide" seem to speak to the frustration and confusion that can come with trying to navigate relationships and decision-making. The first stanza shows each person's individual stance - the man saying goodbye because he feels like he's not getting anything out of the relationship, and the woman saying she doesn't need anyone else. The second stanza paints a picture of them both standing alone but still needing someone, and trying to believe in something to fill that void.
The chorus, "We don't decide nothing / We try to rearrange" suggests that despite their efforts to make things work, ultimately they can't control the outcome. The repetition of "try to" in the later stanzas emphasizes the struggle and the lack of agency they have in the situation. The meaning of "something to come on and hide" in the second stanza is somewhat unclear - it could be a metaphor for a coping mechanism or distraction, or it could refer to finding comfort in someone else.
Overall, the lyrics depict a feeling of being stuck or helpless, unable to move forward or make things better. It's a relatable sentiment for anyone who's ever been in an unfulfilling relationship or difficult situation.
Line by Line Meaning
He says goodbye
He is leaving and ending a relationship
'Cause he don't get nothing
He feels unfulfilled and dissatisfied in the relationship
She says Inside
She is introspective and thoughtful
I don't need no one
She feels independent and self-sufficient
We don't decide nothing
They feel powerless and lack control in their relationship
They stand all alone
They feel isolated and disconnected from others
They both need someone
They desire companionship and love
They try to believe
They make an effort to have faith in something
In something to come on and hide
They seek an escape and retreat from reality
Try to erase
They attempt to forget and ignore their problems
He said goodbye
He reiterated his decision to leave
'Cause he don't get nothing
He repeated his feeling of inadequacy and dissatisfaction
They try to believe
They continue to have hope and faith
In something to come on and hide
They still seek an escape and avoidance
Try to erase
They persist in their attempt to forget and ignore their problems
We don't decide
They reiterate their feeling of powerlessness and lack of control
We try to rearrange
They attempt to change and improve their situation
Contributed by Xavier I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.