Destroy the Obvious
Evans Blue Lyrics
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What you face inside when the fight is leaving
It doesn't take long to bleed when your heart grows cold
It's never too hard to bleed
When your faith inside has left you screaming
With everything pushed aside
No heart, No soul
Take my hand, or let go!
I'm left no choice
We live in a black hole
So let's go
Destroy the obvious
I'm left no voice
I live in your echo
So let's go
Destroy the obvious
It's a god you can live beneath
It's a place in time
Where faults have meaning
Where everything beautiful
Turns sharp grows cold
You're the fake, you're the powerful
You're the tear, you're the hate
You're the lie you're feeding
A life you can justify
Where the dark won't show
I know you're holding on to me
Your words won't let me go
I think your gonna find that
When you find your hate defines you
When defeat has left you blind, then you'll know
I know you're holding on to me
I feel the fire in control of everything
The lyrics of Evans Blue's song Destroy the Obvious are cryptic and open-ended, leaving plenty of room for interpretation. Nevertheless, the song seems to be about facing one's inner demons and taking action to overcome them despite the overwhelming sense of hopelessness and despair that looms over the singer. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song by acknowledging the internal struggle that the singer is facing. The phrase "what you face inside" refers to the darkness or negativity that we all carry within ourselves, which can lead to self-destruction if left unchecked.
The song then continues with an observation that bleeding or hurting inside is never too hard when one's faith or hope is gone. Without faith, it's easy to feel as if everything that matters in life has been pushed aside, leaving nothing but an empty shell. However, the song suggests a way out of this despair, either by taking the singer's hand or by letting go, implying a sense of decision-making or choice. The second verse brings up the idea of living in a black hole, which can be interpreted as an all-consuming void of misery that leaves no room for hope or joy. The chorus repeats the phrase "destroy the obvious," implying a sense of rebellion against the overwhelming negativity and cynicism that permeates the world.
In the bridge, the song takes a more specific approach by addressing the singer directly. The singer acknowledges the hold that the singer has over him, but warns that it won't be enough to keep him trapped forever. The final line, "I feel the fire in control of everything," suggests a sense of empowerment or agency and may be interpreted as the singer reclaiming control over his own life and destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't take much to see
It's easy to notice
What you face inside when the fight is leaving
Your inner struggles become apparent when you start to give up
It doesn't take long to bleed when your heart grows cold
You become vulnerable and emotional when you lose passion
It's never too hard to bleed
It's always easy to feel pain
When your faith inside has left you screaming
When you lose faith, you feel helpless and frustrated
With everything pushed aside
When you ignore your problems
No heart, No soul
You feel disconnected from yourself and others
Take my hand, or let go!
Either face your issues or give up entirely
I'm left no choice
I have to act
We live in a black hole
We're in a dark and negative place
So let's go
Let's take action
Destroy the obvious
Eliminate the problems that are clearly visible
I'm left no voice
I feel unheard
I live in your echo
I'm constantly influenced by your words and actions
It's a god you can live beneath
There's a lower power you can easily submit to
It's a place in time
It's a moment in history
Where faults have meaning
Where mistakes have significant consequences
Where everything beautiful
When all that is good and perfect
Turns sharp, grows cold
Becomes bitter and heartless
You're the fake, you're the powerful
You pretend to be something you're not, yet you still have influence
You're the tear, you're the hate
You are the source of sadness and anger
You're the lie you're feeding
You are the deception you perpetuate
A life you can justify
A life where you can rationalize your actions and beliefs
Where the dark won't show
Where you can hide your ugly side
I know you're holding on to me
I know you're trying to keep me under your control
Your words won't let me go
Your speech keeps me trapped
I think you're gonna find that
You'll discover that
When you find your hate defines you
When your negativity becomes who you are
When defeat has left you blind, then you'll know
When you feel helpless and lost, then you'll understand
I feel the fire in control of everything
I sense the intensity of the situation and how it affects everything
Contributed by Eli P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.