Witness
Fact Lyrics


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Ah!
Witness
Did you see, can you tell me?
Witness
Was it everything you dreamed about?
Witness
Did you hear, were you listening?
Witness
Reality is up against the wall
Reality is up against the wall
Reality is up against the wall
Wall yeah!!

Witness
If nothing moves, nothing changes
Witness
If nothing changes then we fall apart
Witness
If nothing moves, nothing changes
Witness
If nothing changes then we fall apart
If nothing changes then we fall apart

There must be more than this
And nothing moves but everything is coming apart
The lights out, is that better?
Do what you say you will, no news is great news but
Is this equal?
Are we equal?
Are we equal?
Are we equal?
There must be more than this

Witness
Did you see, can you tell me?
Witness
Was it everything you dreamed about?
Witness
Did you hear, were you listening?
Witness
Reality is up against the wall
Reality is up against the wall
Reality is up against the wall
Wall!

It's all the same (it's all the same)
What's a place if it's not right here?
And you don't want to be blamed (don't want to be blamed)
It's easier if you just say nothing
It's all the same (it's all the same)
Everything used to be so simple
You just want to go back (you just want to go back)
Back to the way things used to be

Witness
If nothing moves, nothing changes
Witness
If nothing changes then we fall apart
Witness
If nothing moves, nothing changes
Witness
If nothing moves

Witness
If nothing moves, nothing changes
Witness
If nothing changes then we fall apart
Witness
If nothing moves, nothing changes
Witness
If nothing changes then we fall apart
If nothing changes then we fall apart yeah!!
If nothing changes then we fall apart
If nothing changes then we fall apart




If nothing changes then we fall apart
If nothing changes then we fall apart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fact's song Witness revolve around the idea that if nothing changes, we fall apart. The singer questions whether anyone is really listening or paying attention to the reality around them. The repetition of the word "witness" emphasizes the importance of being aware and present in the world. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of longing for a simpler time when everything was easy and straightforward.


The lyrics of "Witness" also allude to the feeling of being stuck in a rut or feeling like everything is falling apart. The line "nothing moves but everything is coming apart" paints a picture of stagnation, as if the world is frozen in time while everything else falls apart. The last few lines of the song hammer home the idea that if we don't make changes, we will fall apart.


Overall, the song is a call to action, reminding listeners that we all have a responsibility to pay attention to the world around us and work towards creating positive change.


Line by Line Meaning

Witness
Calling for someone to bear witness to the events happening


Did you see, can you tell me?
Asking if someone has visual confirmation of what is happening and if they can provide details


Witness
Reiterating the need for someone to bear witness to the events happening


Was it everything you dreamed about?
Asking if these events meet the expectations or fantasies of the person observing


Witness
Again, calling for someone to bear witness to the events happening


Did you hear, were you listening?
Asking if someone has auditory confirmation of what is happening and if they were paying attention


Witness
Once again, calling for someone to bear witness to the events happening


Reality is up against the wall
The truth is facing an obstacle or challenge


Wall yeah!!
Emphasizing the metaphorical block or barrier facing reality


If nothing moves, nothing changes
Stating that progress requires forward momentum or effort


If nothing changes then we fall apart
If there is no forward movement or effort, things will degenerate and break down


If nothing moves, nothing changes
Reiterating that progress requires forward momentum or effort


If nothing changes then we fall apart
Reiterating that inaction or stagnation will result in deterioration and failure


There must be more than this
Expressing a desire or hope for something beyond the current situation


And nothing moves but everything is coming apart
Stating that while there is no progress or effort, everything is falling apart or failing


The lights out, is that better?
Asking if being in the dark or ignorant of the situation is preferable


Do what you say you will, no news is great news but
Encouraging people to follow through with their promises, but acknowledging that sometimes silence or lack of information can be comforting


Is this equal?
Questioning if the situation or circumstances are fair and just


Are we equal?
Questioning if all people are being treated fairly and without prejudice


Are we equal?
Repeating the question, emphasizing the need for equality and fairness


There must be more than this
Reiterating the desire or hope for something beyond the current situation


It's all the same (it's all the same)
Expressing a sense of monotony or repetition in life


What's a place if it's not right here?
Questioning the value or significance of a location or situation if it is not currently relevant


And you don't want to be blamed (don't want to be blamed)
Acknowledging a desire to avoid responsibility or accountability for the situation


It's easier if you just say nothing
Suggesting that staying silent might be the least difficult or problematic option


Everything used to be so simple
Recalling a time when things were less complicated and stressful


You just want to go back (you just want to go back)
Yearning for a return to a simpler or happier time


Back to the way things used to be
Desiring a regression to a previous, more comfortable or fulfilling state


If nothing moves, nothing changes
Restating that progress requires forward momentum or effort


If nothing changes then we fall apart
Restating that inaction or stagnation will result in deterioration and failure


If nothing moves, nothing changes
Restating that progress requires forward momentum or effort


If nothing moves
Emphasizing that without progress or effort, nothing will change


If nothing moves, nothing changes
Restating that progress requires forward momentum or effort


If nothing changes then we fall apart
Restating that inaction or stagnation will result in deterioration and failure


If nothing changes then we fall apart yeah!!
Reiterating the urgent need for progress and effort to prevent deterioration and failure


If nothing changes then we fall apart
Reiterating that inaction or stagnation will result in deterioration and failure


If nothing changes then we fall apart
Reiterating that inaction or stagnation will result in deterioration and failure


If nothing changes then we fall apart
Reiterating that inaction or stagnation will result in deterioration and failure




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トンコツ

定期的に聴きたくなる

やみくも

最後のアルバムが初期衝動全開っていう
今でも解散が惜しいと思う

popo

God song.

マー

サビのSUM41感👍

Zhen Fu Chiu

How u get this song ??

whiteball116

Sam Axelrod Why is Disclosure not in the zip?

farhan amri

whiteball116 because you need to download the single first and then add the song in the album just like me at first.....but i think you should support them buying the original disk im got my cd at cdjapan....dont need to wait for US released just buy japan version...you got one bonus track CIRCLING only japan released....visit cdjapan to get your copy ^^

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