The band is not to be confused with two bands - a Swiss/Canadian hard rock band and a Rhode Island based alternative rock band - with the name Fairhaven.
Not Even Close
Fair Haven Lyrics
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The blame the one, he who does nothing at all
there is no one in the world not criticiczed
i wonder why, take look around
we are not even close, not even close
Not even close to overload
Who are the ones talking about doomsday
Who are tho ones who say we will end it all
I wonder why, take a look around
In this song, Fair Haven highlights the blame game that often happens in society. The first two lines point to the tendency to blame those who remain silent or inactive in a situation. However, the following line posits that criticism is so pervasive that there is no one who has not been criticized in some way. The singer wonders why this is the case and encourages listeners to take a look around and recognize that despite all the criticisms, society is "not even close" to reaching its breaking point.
The chorus continues this theme of society not being overwhelmed, even despite the doomsday predictions of some. The singer questions who these doomsday predictors are and suggests that they are the same people who do not want to continue living. The overall message of the song appears to be one of encouragement to not be overwhelmed by criticism or negativity and to recognize the resilience of society.
Line by Line Meaning
The blame the one, he who sits silent
In society, people allocate blame to those who remain silent without advocating for change.
The blame the one, he who does nothing at all
Similarly, society imposes fault on individuals who fail to act towards making a positive difference.
there is no one in the world not criticized
Every individual on this planet is prone to receiving negative feedback from others.
i wonder why, take look around
The rhetorical question asked challenges people to reflect on the reasons behind the constant criticism.
we are not even close, not even close
Despite humanity's advances in various fields, we still have a long way to go regarding progress.
Not even close to overload
Contrasting the overabundance of negative feedback, we have not yet reached a point of saturation when it comes to realizing our potential.
Who are the ones talking about doomsday
The individuals who contemplate the end of the world are generally the ones who are pessimistic about the state of the world.
Who are tho ones who say we will end it all
Similarly, people who believe we have the ability to cause the demise of humanity are often those with a defeatist attitude.
They are the ones who don't want another day
The pessimists who believe the end is near do not have faith in the future and do not want it to arrive.
I wonder why, take a look around
The same inquiry posed earlier calls for reflection on the reason behind such defeatist attitudes.
Contributed by Keira E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.