Entropy
Grimes Lyrics
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Oh, what's the matter with me?
Did I even want it?
Did I just assume that's how it had to be?
Throw a ball, it's bouncing off the wall
That's how I harm you first
Did I really need it?
Calculate the entropy
Running out of energy
A lack of love or empathy
Leave me lonely
Calculate the entropy
Let it pop in front of me
Or needed friend or enemy
Leave me lonely
Every day I let the music play
It seems to play by itself
Did I let it bleed me?
Did I head it back until it bled itself?
How the birds came singing to my song?
How can they stay in the sky?
Maybe they're just screaming
Maybe it's not music and it's all a lie
Calculate the entropy
Running out of energy
A lack of love or empathy
Leave me lonely
Calculate the entropy
Let it pop in front of me
Or needed friend or enemy
Leave me lonely
E-eh, e-eh, e-eh, eh
E-e-eh, eh
E-eh, e-eh, e-eh, eh
E-e-eh, eh
Calculate the entropy
Running out of energy
A lack of love or empathy
Leave me lonely
Calculate the entropy
Let it pop in front of me
Or needed friend or enemy
Leave me lonely
Calculate the entropy
Running out of energy
A lack of love or empathy
Leave me lonely
Leave me lonely
Leave me lonely
Leave me lonely
Leave me lonely
Leave me lonely
Leave me lonely
Leave me lonely
Leave me lonely
The lyrics of Grimes x Bleachers's song Entropy explores the theme of loneliness, isolation, and dissatisfaction with one's life. The opening lines "Everything I've ever known is wrong, oh, what's the matter with me?" portrays the feeling of being lost and not knowing one's place in the world. The following lines "Did I even want it? Did I just assume that's how it had to be?" speaks to the idea of societal expectations and the pressure to conform. The chorus "Calculate the entropy, running out of energy, a lack of love or empathy, leave me lonely" reinforces the idea that the singer is feeling drained and empty, longing for something more meaningful.
The verse "Throw a ball, it's bouncing off the wall, that's how I harm you first, did I really need it? How can something so free feel so rehearsed?" is a metaphor for relationships, how they can start off playful and innocent but eventually turn damaging, and the sense of guilt that comes with it. The following verse "Every day I let the music play, it seems to play by itself, did I let it bleed me? Did I head it back until it bled itself?" speaks to the idea of passion and creativity, how it can take over one's life and lead to exhaustion.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I've ever known is wrong
I now realize that everything I thought was true is actually false.
Oh, what's the matter with me?
I am questioning my own thoughts and actions.
Did I even want it?
I am unsure if what I have is what I actually wanted.
Did I just assume that's how it had to be?
I may have accepted something without truly questioning if it was the right choice.
Throw a ball, it's bouncing off the wall, That's how I harm you first
My actions may have unintentionally caused harm to others.
Did I really need it?
I am considering if my actions were necessary or not.
How can something so free feel so rehearsed?
Something that should feel spontaneous and free instead feels rehearsed and planned.
Calculate the entropy, Running out of energy, A lack of love or empathy, Leave me lonely
I feel drained and lonely due to a lack of love or empathy, and I am trying to calculate the entropy in my life.
Let it pop in front of me, Or needed friend or enemy
I am willing to let things fall apart even if it means losing friends or enemies.
Every day I let the music play, It seems to play by itself
I am starting to feel like I am not in control and that things are happening without my input.
Did I let it bleed me?, Did I head it back until it bled itself?
I am questioning if I let something take advantage of me and if I held back until it eventually self-destructed.
How the birds came singing to my song?, How can they stay in the sky?, Maybe they're just screaming, Maybe it's not music and it's all a lie
I am questioning the authenticity of my own art and the beauty of life itself.
Contributed by Declan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Dark_Aeon
[Verse 1: Grimes]
Everything I've ever known is wrong
Oh, what's the matter with me?
Did I even want it?
Did I just assume that's how it had to be?
[Verse 2: Grimes]
Throw a ball, it's bouncing off the wall
That's how I heard music first
Did I really need it?
How can something so free feel so rehearsed?
[Chorus: Grimes]
Calculate the entropy
Running out of energy
A lack of love or empathy
Leave me lonely
Calculate the entropy
Bitter path in front of me
Oh neither friend or enemy
Leave me lonely
[Verse 3: Grimes]
Every day I let the music play
It seems to play by itself
Did I let it bleed me?
Did I hit it back until it bled itself?
[Verse 4: Grimes]
How the birds can sing a tuneless song?
How can they stay in the sky?
Maybe they're just screaming
Maybe it's not music and it's all a lie
[Chorus: Grimes]
Calculate the entropy
Running out of energy
A lack of love or empathy
Leave me lonely
Calculate the entropy
Bitter path in front of me
Oh neither friend or enemy
Leave me lonely
[Bridge: Grimes]
E-eh, e-eh, e-eh, eh
E-e-eh, eh
E-eh, e-eh, e-eh, eh
E-e-eh, eh
[Chorus: Grimes]
Calculate the entropy
Running out of energy
A lack of love or empathy
Leave me lonely
Calculate the entropy
Bitter path in front of me
Oh neither friend or enemy
Leave me lonely
[Outro: Grimes]
Keep me lonely
Keep me lonely
Keep me lonely
Keep me lonely
Keep me lonely
Keep me lonely
Keep me lonely
Keep me lonely
@TheScheisseMonster
I love how Grimes is proving to everyone that she can be quite diverse and versatile with her amazing talents.
@xcxdreams
***** I think it's really sad how a good handful of her fans are unsupportive of her trying new things, forcing her to turn off the comments on the videos for her new material so she doesn't have to see their negativity.
@padawanguy360
Don't get me wrong: I loveloveLOVE Grimes's old stuff, but I'm glad she's experimenting. Despite what other people say, she's still branching out a lot, and I respect her for that.
@bearboyyyyy
I don't really understand why people don't like this. It may not be typical of Grimes' style. However, it adds depth to her character as an artist who is free to experiment beyond what she is normally creating. Who wants a one dimensional artist? Additionally, it's almost as if people have forgotten that this is a collaboration. What about Bleachers?! Maybe this particular song is overly happy and poppy. What's wrong with that? People are allowed to be happy every now and then right? Don't make me bring Pharrell in here...
@GothicTrunk
I think it's awesome that she is experimenting. She has grown so much in the last 3 years. I love it when I find new artists that are basically no one to start but become huge after working hard for it. Grimes is a perfect example of paying dues. She deserves any fame she gets.
@bearboyyyyy
Jeremy Doe I agree with 100% of everything you wrote. It just shows how versatile she is and how exciting it will be to see what the next 3 years are for her, creatively speaking. Change is a constant and Grimes is truly a testament to this notion.
@Noellenc
Bear Boy I love old Grimes, I love new Grimes, I love side-project Grimes. It's all good. This song's lyrics alone are wonderful. Doesn't everyone feel like this some days?
@bearboyyyyy
Noellenc Extremely relatable for sure.
@RutenioVolframio
Bear Boy This is NOT Grimes, this is Jack Antonoff
@phoebe1407
These lyrics mean more to me as the years go on. I didn't realize I was living for others my whole life and this song just changes the meaning of meaning for different people. It's amazing and bittersweet.