Costs
Gideon Lyrics


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Save your words, they fall on deaf ears. Save your words for the weak who will listen to you.
Save your words, they fall on deaf ears. Save your words for the weak who will listen to you.
Save your words, they fall on deaf ears. Save your words for the weak who will listen to you.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gideon's song Costs, in these few lines, talk about the futility of trying to convince someone who is unwilling to listen. The words of the singer are falling on deaf ears, meaning the person they are speaking to is not taking in what they are saying. The repetition of "Save your words" emphasizes the pointlessness of continuing to speak to someone who isn't receptive to the message. The concept of the "weak" who will listen suggests that those who are easily influenced, or perhaps less confident in their own beliefs, are more likely to be persuaded by words, even if they are not necessarily true or beneficial.


The song could be interpreted as commentary on the current state of societal discourse, particularly online, where people are often shouting into echo chambers that reinforce their own beliefs rather than engaging in a productive conversation with someone who holds a differing opinion. It could also be seen as a warning against wasting energy on those who are not open to what you have to say, whether that be in personal or professional relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Save your words, they fall on deaf ears.
Don't bother speaking to those who won't understand or care about your message.


Save your words for the weak who will listen to you.
Focus your efforts on those who are more receptive to what you have to say.


Save your words, they fall on deaf ears.
Don't waste your breath trying to convince those who are closed-minded or uninterested.


Save your words for the weak who will listen to you.
Direct your attention towards those who are more likely to listen and take action.


Save your words, they fall on deaf ears.
Avoid wasting your energy on those who won't understand or appreciate your words.


Save your words for the weak who will listen to you.
Focus your message on those who are more likely to benefit from it.




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