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Matthew Withrow - Drums
Innocent
From the Makers Of Lyrics
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You can't see what's on the inside without ripping up the floors
Burn it down to ash and rebuild from the ground up
Just to over exaggerate a conscious thought
I've found a church where the floors shake, the ground rumbles, and the earthquakes
I've found a place where my heart crumbles and my body aches
It'll rip us to pieces, it'll throw us around
It'll take all we have, pull us to the ground. Just to make us think
There's no hope to be found
It's possible that no one even knows my name
It's probable that just about everyone thinks the same
Life's just a popularity contest. I guess
I guess I just forgot to cast my vote
A forgetful mess I have become. A mess, but that's only half of it
Falsify faith. Blindly walk where you can't see
Walk with him, and spend life on your knees
You'll spend life on your knees
I refuse to be a brainwashed puppet for a savage child race
Make an excuse and check it twice
Tell yourself it's right and roll the dice
Leave yourself to chance and take a chance to lose
It's all a choice. And now's your time to choose
When the weight of the world comes crashing down
It'll rip us to pieces it'll throw us around
It'll take all we have, pull us to the ground. Just to make us think
There's no hope to be found
I'll say it one more time. Life's a popularity contest
Clearly I'm just not too high in the polls
The lyrics to From the Makers Of's song "Innocent" delve into themes of self-discovery, disillusionment, and the struggle to maintain individuality in a society driven by conformity.
The song begins with the lines "Board up the windows and lock all the doors, You can't see what's on the inside without ripping up the floors." This imagery suggests the need to barricade oneself from the outside world in order to truly understand and discover one's inner self. The following lines "Burn it down to ash and rebuild from the ground up, Just to over exaggerate a conscious thought" further emphasize the idea of breaking everything down to its core, in order to rebuild and redefine one's beliefs and perceptions.
The chorus introduces a contrasting viewpoint, as the lyrics express a longing for a place where one's heart crumbles and the body aches. This suggests a willingness to experience pain and vulnerability as a means of personal growth and self-realization. The weight of the world is depicted as a force that can rip individuals apart and cause them to question the existence of hope.
The second verse explores themes of identity and conformity. The lines "It's possible that no one even knows my name, It's probable that just about everyone thinks the same" highlight the feeling of insignificance and the pressure to conform in a world that values popularity and conformity. The lyrics assert that life is often seen as a popularity contest, and the singer feels left out or forgotten.
The bridge of the song challenges blindly following societal norms and expectations. The lyrics reject the idea of being a "brainwashed puppet" and encourage listeners to question and challenge the beliefs and ideologies imposed upon them. The message is to take control of one's own choices, even if it means taking chances and potentially facing loss.
Overall, the lyrics of "Innocent" convey a sense of frustration with societal norms, the desire for self-discovery, and a yearning for personal authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
Board up the windows and lock all the doors
Conceal the truth and shield oneself from outside influence
You can't see what's on the inside without ripping up the floors
Understanding the deeper truth requires examining and questioning everything
Burn it down to ash and rebuild from the ground up
Completely demolish and reconstruct in order to emphasize a subjective thought
Just to over exaggerate a conscious thought
Only to amplify and magnify a trivial idea
I've found a church where the floors shake, the ground rumbles, and the earthquakes
Discovering a place that evokes intense emotions and instability
I've found a place where my heart crumbles and my body aches
Finding a space that brings emotional turmoil and physical pain
When the weight of the world comes crashing down
When the overwhelming burden of life becomes unbearable
It'll rip us to pieces, it'll throw us around
It will tear us apart and constantly toss us around
It'll take all we have, pull us to the ground. Just to make us think
It will demand everything from us, bringing us to our lowest point just to stimulate contemplation
There's no hope to be found
Indicating a lack of optimism or possibility
It's possible that no one even knows my name
The likelihood of being anonymous and unrecognized by others
It's probable that just about everyone thinks the same
The likelihood that most people share similar thoughts or opinions
Life's just a popularity contest. I guess
Life is simply a competition based on popularity, I suppose
I guess I just forgot to cast my vote
I simply overlooked the opportunity to express my own choice or preference
A forgetful mess I have become. A mess, but that's only half of it
I have become disorganized and absent-minded. But that is only a partial description of my state
Falsify faith. Blindly walk where you can't see
Pretend to have belief. Walk aimlessly in the darkness without true direction
Walk with him, and spend life on your knees
Follow a higher power unquestioningly and spend life in constant submission
You'll spend life on your knees
You will live a life of subservience and supplication
I refuse to be a brainwashed puppet for a savage child race
I reject becoming an easily manipulated marionette controlled by a cruel and immature species
Make an excuse and check it twice
Create a justification and meticulously assess it
Tell yourself it's right and roll the dice
Convince yourself of its correctness and take a risk despite uncertainty
Leave yourself to chance and take a chance to lose
Abandon control to fate and accept the possibility of failure
It's all a choice. And now's your time to choose
Everything is a matter of choice, and now is the moment for you to make a decision
Clearly I'm just not too high in the polls
Evidently, I am not favored or popular
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alec Doyle, Goldburn Jackson, Matthew Magnell, Matthew Withrow
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