The Fever
Foreign Figures Lyrics
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To need another song that holds back
All lies where we hide
We only let a fraction show
Afraid to let somebody in
Cause what if they don't like our skin
In a rise beyond the skies
We're really insecure within
You're not very different from me
Can't stop won't stop
Feeding the fever
Oh why
Oh why
Do I feed off of life
Just go down and face it
But under the surface
Oh why
Oh why
Do we feed off a life
Real love don't come easy
If we're honest with ourselves no deceiving
Being real is so hard as I torture
When preference the culture
Lets stress start a revolution
We'll change treat each other like humans
No race color sect or crown can divide us now
Don't you see
You're not very different from me
Can't stop won't stop
Feeding the fever
Oh why
Oh why
Do I feed off of life
Just go down and face it
But under the surface
Oh why
Oh why
Do we feed off a life
Just a believer
Caught in the fever
Just a believer
See it with a fever
Can't stop won't stop
Feeding the fever
Oh why
Oh why
Do I feed off of life
Just go down and face it
But under the surface
Oh why
Oh why
Do we feed off a life
Down with the fever
I'm down with it
Down with the fever
I'm down with it
Down with the fever
I'm down with it
The song "The Fever" is ultimately about the human struggle with self-acceptance and our search for connection with others. The opening lines of the chorus, "Can't stop won't stop, feeding the fever," are a reference to the fact that we can't seem to stop the search for something that will fill us up emotionally. We're constantly looking for something that will make us feel whole, and that search can sometimes lead us to negative behaviors like seeking validation from outside sources or dwelling on our insecurities.
The first verse talks about how we hide parts of ourselves from others because we're scared of being judged or rejected. The line "Cause what if they don't like our skin" seems to be specifically referring to racism and the fear people of color have of being discriminated against. The second verse encourages honesty and authenticity, suggesting that when we stop hiding our true selves and start accepting each other for who we are, we can begin to create a better world.
Overall, "The Fever" is a powerful song that urges listeners to embrace their true selves and connect with others in a meaningful way. It speaks to universal human experiences like insecurity, loneliness, and the search for identity, and encourages us to keep striving for love and acceptance despite the challenges we face.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on and let the truth be told
It's time to stop hiding the truth and be honest
To need another song that holds back
We don't need another song that avoids the truth
All lies where we hide
We hide behind lies and false personas
We only let a fraction show
We only show a small part of who we really are
Afraid to let somebody in
We're scared of opening up to others
Cause what if they don't like our skin
We fear rejection based on our appearance
In a rise beyond the skies
We try to escape our insecurities
We're really insecure within
We lack confidence and self-assurance
Now you see
I'm showing you the truth
You're not very different from me
We're more alike than we think
Can't stop won't stop
Feeding the fever
Oh why
Oh why
Do I feed off of life
Just go down and face it
But under the surface
Oh why
Oh why
Do we feed off a life
We're addicted to the intensity of life, but we need to confront our inner demons and figure out why we live this way
Real love don't come easy
Love requires effort and honesty
If we're honest with ourselves no deceiving
We need to be truthful with ourselves
Being real is so hard as I torture
It's challenging for us to be authentic in a world that forces us to conform
When preference the culture
We prioritize social norms over authenticity
Lets stress start a revolution
We need to start a movement that prioritizes mental health and breaks down stigmas
We'll change treat each other like humans
We need to end discrimination based on race, gender, or religion and start valuing each other's humanity
No race color sect or crown can divide us now
We're all equal and deserve to be treated as such
Just a believer
Caught in the fever
Just a believer
See it with a fever
We're all just trying to navigate life's challenges and stay afloat
Down with the fever
I'm down with it
We acknowledge the struggle and are ready to overcome it
Contributed by Caroline W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@heavanlydakoda5351
You guys are so underrated. When y'all are famous imma be like "I knew of them when they were small." I KNOW y'all are gonna get big.
@spyros1129
Unfortunately they didnt...
@JJ-GG2050
"When perfect is the culture". Ugh! Exactly! ๐
Love this.
@susankenny5677
๐๐๐๐ this!
Wish every human could absorb the lines " Treat each other like humans. No race, color, sect or crown can divide us now."
The world really needs this right now. Spread the love ๐
@Michael-cq1cw
I never heard of this band until Spotify randomly played them
@MrCrowBrain
Thank you for coming to our school! I loved the concert! It was actually my first one and Iโm happy that it was u guys.
@aziramm5061
the cinematography is beautiful... and another amazing song to no surprise with really pretty, thought- provoking lyrics
@camerongade3654
Jared Fadel is an incredible cinematographer :)
@lindseymcdaniel9268
That is such an amazing video you guys I completely fell in LOVE with it!!! I am so happy you guys came to my school and now I am hooked to listening to you guys!!! ๐๐๐ keep up the amazing work!! Love you guys!!!!
@foreignfigures
Thanks for being such a loyal listener Lindsey!