2) Downcast is a band from Bristol, England.
3) Downcast is an alternative band from Moscow, Russia.
4) Downcast is an alternative, Hard Rock band from St. Charles, Missouri.
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Downcast Lyrics
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The Downcast song "See" addresses the issue of selective perception and how people tend to only see what they want to see, and ignore what does not meet their approval. The opening lyrics implore the listener to open their eyes and question whether the world is really perfect. The repeated phrase "Take! Your hands from your eyes" suggests that the listener needs to remove any blinders or filters they have on their perception, and see the world with a more critical eye.
The next set of lyrics highlight the frustration the singer has for those who only see what they want to see, stating "I don't understand how you do it – you only see what you choose to see." This line is particularly powerful in emphasizing how people can often avoid unpleasant truths, turning a blind eye to the issues that they don't want to deal with. The song urges the listener to understand that there is only one reality, and that it cannot be changed or adjusted to fit individual preferences.
The final set of lyrics present a call to action, demanding that the listener forces themselves to see the issues that they have been ignoring. The phrase "there's no way to ignore it anymore" suggests that the problems are too big to be ignored and require immediate action. The song urges people to see the world as it is, and not as they would like it to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Look! Open your eyes. Do you really believe that this world is perfect.
Pay attention! Wake up and realize that you cannot believe this world is perfect.
Take! Your hands from your eyes. How can you say that this world is perfect.
Remove the blindfold you have placed over your eyes. How can you possibly claim this world is perfect?
I don't understand how you do it – you only see what you choose to see.
I cannot comprehend how you can do it - you solely see what you want to see.
Don't you understand that there is a little more to it – there are not two versions of reality.
Can't you realize that there's a bit more to it than that - there aren't multiple versions of reality.
You continue to block out what you like, choosing the details that meet with your approval.
You keep omitting what you want, selecting information that you approve of.
You view a scene using only partial sight. When did reality become adjustable?
You perceive an event with only a fragment of your vision. When did reality become so flexible?
Aberrations. No expectations. The wrongful infliction of ignored afflictions.
Abnormalities. No hopes. The misguided imposition of overlooked troubles.
Look! What do you see? So many fucking thing that we cannot ignore.
Observe! What do you notice? So many damn things that we are incapable of disregarding.
Force! Yourself to see. There's no way to ignore it anymore
Oblige! Yourself to observe. We can no longer neglect it.
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
martin radcliffe
Good to hear this- side one of my copy sticks all over the place!
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Lance Banson
There's no date listed on the ep or the notes. Hate needs no date, of course. The baby seal killers and the vivisectors are still going strong but apathy rules and hate is trumped (been that wayz since Sapien started murdering non-human animals and tearing down trees).
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