Victim
Dreadnaut Lyrics
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Cut my face scar the vail
burn my eyes see the truth
In all of what I thought was true
Take it away, Take it away
I'll be fine, I'll be O.k.
I'll be fine, I'll be O.k.
What is the reason that free will can't be free
Push me away from what you want me to be
All the years I erased
Left me blind to the taste
I believe, just let me be
Cause all the rest is up to me
Take it away, Take it away
I'll be fine, I'll be O.k.
Take it away, Take it away
I'll be fine, I'll be O.k.
What is the reason that free will can't be free
Push me away from what you want me to be
What is the reason that free will can't be free
Push me away from what you want me to be
What is the reason that free will can't be free
Push me away from what you want me to be
The lyrics of Dreadnaut's song Victim express a sense of frustration and conflict with the expectations and pressures of others. The first lines describe feeling overwhelmed by lies and deception, leading to a self-inflicted scar and a desire to see the truth. However, the truth reveals that what the singer believed to be true is not as it seemed. The repeated refrain of "Take it away, Take it away / I'll be fine, I'll be O.k." could be interpreted as a plea to remove these pressures, and a reassurance that the singer can handle it.
The second verse reflects on the past, with the singer acknowledging that they have erased years of their life and been blinded to the taste of true freedom. However, they still believe in their own agency and want to be allowed to make their own choices without interference. The insistence on the phrase "free will can't be free" suggests a paradoxical nature of human autonomy, where it is often limited by societal norms or expectations.
Overall, the lyrics of Victim express a desire for independence and self-determination, while recognizing the difficulties and complexities that come with it. The repeated emphasis on being "fine" and "O.k." could be seen as a coping mechanism, or as an attempt to convince oneself that they can handle the pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
Swollen Lies I inhaled
I have believed in falsehoods that have become a burden to me.
Cut my face scar the vail
My attempts to uncover the truth have left me wounded and vulnerable.
burn my eyes see the truth
I have been blinded by assumptions and now find myself painfully aware of the reality that lies ahead.
In all of what I thought was true
My former beliefs have been exposed as fabrications which have led me astray.
Take it away, Take it away
I'll be fine, I'll be O.k.
I am ready to relinquish my former beliefs and embrace the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
What is the reason that free will can't be free
Push me away from what you want me to be
I cannot truly exercise free will if others are trying to mold me into their own image, causing me to question the authenticity of my decisions.
All the years I erased
Left me blind to the taste
The many years spent believing falsehoods have left me blind to the reality of my situation.
I believe, just let me be
Cause all the rest is up to me
With the acceptance of the truth, I am willing to take ownership of my decisions and their outcomes, without the imposition of others.
Instrumental
What is the reason that free will can't be free
Push me away from what you want me to be
Reiteration of my belief that free will and autonomy are threatened by the influence of others.
What is the reason that free will can't be free
Push me away from what you want me to be
Final repetition of the song's central theme, questioning the nature of free will and personal autonomy and the influence of external forces upon them.
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.