Say for Certain
Generationals Lyrics

The lyrics of "Say for Certain" by Generationals touch upon the themes of fame, pretense, and the desire for authenticity. The first verse begins with someone asking the singer, likely a famous person, to fetch their crown as others would. This could be a comment on how superficial and meaningless the pursuit of fame can be - people are willing to serve and flatter you simply because you are popular. The line "Don't pretend we haven't seen your faded curtain" implies that the singer sees through the facade of the famous person's public persona - they know that they are not as perfect and put-together as they appear to be.

The chorus then shifts to the perspective of onlookers who are drawn to the famous person's aura. "All the time you passed them by, they turn their heads to look" suggests that the famous person exudes a certain magnetism that draws people to them. However, the line "watch them while they get in line to be your servant" speaks to the unhealthy power dynamic between the famous person and their admirers - people are willing to grovel and sacrifice their own agency just to be close to the source of fame.

The second verse begins with the famous person calling the singer out on something, perhaps a critique of their image. However, the line "call me out to save your life as if to say I could" implies that the famous person is self-absorbed and thinks that their criticisms carry more weight than they actually do. The verse ends with a repetition of the chorus, except now the singer acknowledges that they too can "fake that native sound" - meaning that they can put on a facade to please others just like the famous person. The song ends with a repetition of the line "Ask me how and I wish I could say for certain," which could be interpreted as a recognition of the uncertainty and complexity of authenticity.