Modern Life
Faces In Disguise Lyrics


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My eyes are trying hard
to see the things barely dropping round
and i've found some kind of gap
coming across as listless minds
my fears are their advice
disguise commited to gracious lives
if my hurt made out this words
i hope that someone hears them too

One brighter way to look alive
waiting to come cause otherwise
we are lost in modern life (X2)

Unplug us for just one night
and chase the spatter once set in sky
wide field reminding us
what's there despite
elusive satellites
and city lights that blind our kind
if my hurt made out this words
i hope that someone hears them!

One brighter way to look alive
waiting to come cause otherwise
we are lost in modern life (X2)

It's not enough, there's not a lot of love

One brighter way to look alive




waiting to come cause otherwise
we are lost in modern life

Overall Meaning

The song "Modern Life" by Faces In Disguise highlights the struggle of living in modern times. The first verse suggests that the singer's eyes are struggling to keep up with the fast-paced world around them, and they feel disconnected from those around them. They describe a gap that separates them from others, who they feel are living listless lives. They believe their fears are confirmed by the advice they receive from these people, who are committed to living gracious lives but may not understand their struggles. The singer hopes that their words can reach someone who can understand their pain.


The chorus suggests that there is a brighter way to live, that is waiting to be discovered. The singer believes that modern life can be confusing and overwhelming, but there is hope for a better way of living. They suggest disconnecting from the constant bombardment of technology and reminders of urban life, and instead looking to the wide open spaces of nature for guidance.


The final line of the song "It's not enough, there's not a lot of love" suggests that the singer feels that despite their attempts to find a better way to live, love is still lacking in the world.


Overall, "Modern Life" highlights the struggle of living in a fast-paced, technology-driven world, and suggests that there is still hope for a brighter future in which love and connection are prioritized.


Line by Line Meaning

My eyes are trying hard
I'm straining to see what's happening around me


to see the things barely dropping round
I can barely make out what's happening


and i've found some kind of gap
There's a disconnect between what's happening and how I feel


coming across as listless minds
Everyone seems apathetic and uninterested


my fears are their advice
Other people are giving me advice that only adds to my anxiety


disguise commited to gracious lives
People are pretending everything is okay even when it's not


if my hurt made out this words
If the pain I'm feeling comes through in these lyrics,


i hope that someone hears them too
I hope someone else out there can relate


One brighter way to look alive
There's a more positive way to live


waiting to come cause otherwise
If we don't actively seek positivity, it won't just happen on its own


we are lost in modern life
If we don't make an effort to connect with the world around us, we'll feel disconnected and unsatisfied


Unplug us for just one night
We need to take a break from technology


and chase the spatter once set in sky
We need to appreciate the natural beauty around us


wide field reminding us
The beauty of nature can remind us of what's important


what's there despite elusive satellites
There's more to life than what we see on screens and devices


and city lights that blind our kind
We're so distracted by the lights and bustle of the city that we're not really living


It's not enough, there's not a lot of love
There's too much negativity and not enough kindness in the world


One brighter way to look alive
We need to actively seek out positivity and connection in order to feel truly alive


waiting to come cause otherwise
It won't just happen on its own


we are lost in modern life
If we don't make an effort to connect with the world around us, we'll feel disconnected and unsatisfied




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Comments from YouTube:

PRCIzzy69

esto es un temazo! acabo de descubrir a estos tios y son geniales

Mariano Lucero

Exelente!!!! muy bien hecho todo el laburo!!! saludos desde san juan, argentina...

Federico Rojas

Que grande mi hermanooooo!!! Rokancrolla!!!!

Viviana C

They remind me of Incubus :)

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