Propaganda
Groenland Lyrics
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Some part of my heart that I'm looking to become
I feel like my thoughts can be turning into stars
I can′t help but stop and watch every feeling the burns
Mine in the worst kind of propaganda
Triggers the worst in the dirty man and-
Will turn a girl back, hard to look forward
Always the first to burst into laughter
Always the last to think about the after
Second guesses playing tricks on me
I flip a coin and keep wishing for something good
Every deep breath I take makes it easier to care
Every mistake we make may be one we let escape
If for a day I was you, you were me, wouldn't it be great
To consider this only as a temporary state
Always the first to burst into laughter
Always the last to think about the after
Show me how to handle to truth, how to push through the move
I really wish we could remember what's good
You say don′t take this the wrong way
Are you sure this will make it go away
Playing it tough, but I′m still out of drugs
You say don't take this the wrong way
You′re in luck, I'm stepping out of the game
I′m playing it tough, I'm still out of drugs
I need to shake it all out, drop the weight and look ahead
Always the first to burst into laughter
Always the last to think about the after
Second guesses playing tricks on me
I flip a coin and keep wishing for something good
The song "Propaganda" by Groenland seems to be about self-discovery and personal growth, as the lyrics involve a speaker trying to find themselves amidst their own thoughts and emotions. The opening lines, "Trying to find the sun, it's going down / Some part of my heart that I'm looking to become," suggest a sense of longing and searching for something deep inside oneself. The singer then talks about their emotions turning into stars, which could symbolize a hope for their inner emotions to be transformed into something brighter and more positive.
The chorus of the song discusses the "worst kind of propaganda," which seems to be a metaphor for negative self-talk and negative views of oneself that stem from this kind of internalized propaganda. The singer talks about "hiding concerns in a judgement smirk," implying that they are trying to put on a tough exterior or pretend that they don't care when really, they are struggling. The verses of the song reference the singer's struggles with decision-making and their tendency to focus on the present moment rather than think about the future.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the difficulties of growing up and figuring oneself out, particularly when society and one's own thoughts and emotions seem to be working against personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Trying to find the sun, It's going down
Searching for happiness, but it's getting harder to find
Some part of my heart that I'm looking to become
Seeking self-improvement and growth
I feel like my thoughts can be turning into stars
Inspired and imaginative ideas
I can't help but stop and watch every feeling that burns
Being captivated by intense emotions
Mine in the worst kind of propaganda
Negative self-talk and self-doubt
Triggers the worst in the dirty man and-
Bringing out the worst in people
Will turn a girl back, hard to look forward
Holding on to the past and struggling to move on
So I hide my concerns in a judgement smirk
Masking insecurities with a facade of superiority
Always the first to burst into laughter
Using humor to cope and deflect
Always the last to think about the after
Living in the moment and not considering consequences
Second guesses playing tricks on me
Doubting instincts and overthinking decisions
I flip a coin and keep wishing for something good
Making random choices and hoping for the best
Every deep breath I take makes it easier to care
Taking time to appreciate and prioritize self-care
Every mistake we make may be one we let escape
Acknowledging responsibility for one's actions
If for a day I was you, you were me, wouldn't it be great
Musing on the importance of empathy and perspective-taking
To consider this only as a temporary state
Recognizing that change and growth are possible
You say don't take this the wrong way
Prefacing a potentially negative statement
You're in luck, I'm stepping out of the game
Opting out of something that is no longer serving you
I'm playing it tough, I'm still out of drugs
Putting on a brave face but struggling internally
I need to shake it all out, drop the weight and look ahead
Releasing negative thoughts and focusing on the future
Writer(s): Sabrina Halde, Jean-vivier Levesque, Jonathan Charette
Contributed by Thomas T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.