Clear
Hawser Lyrics
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That′s what you're trying to tell
But you got me chained in this living hell
I can′t hear or see
No you and me
It's just you and your insecurities
Lies
Through you i can see
You're just a copy of a copy of a fantasy
Can′t fool me no
Shouldn′t even try
Been living with the gift of the piercing eye
Through your lies
I can see
Fool the world
Can't fool me
The lyrics of Hawser's song Clear express a sense of betrayal and the inability to trust someone who is attempting to deceive the singer. The song begins with a plea for trust, but quickly reveals the singer's deep frustration and sense of being trapped in a situation they can't escape from. The use of the word "chained" suggests a sense of confinement and powerlessness.
The song then goes on to suggest that the deceiver is motivated by their own insecurities, and that they are not being true to themselves. The use of the word "lies" suggests a falsehood or deception, and the idea of being a "copy of a copy of a fantasy" suggests a lack of originality or authenticity.
The singer is quick to point out that they cannot be fooled, as they possess a "piercing eye" that sees through the deceiver's lies. The final repetition of the line "fool the world, can't fool me" suggests a sense of defiance and strength in the singer's refusal to be taken advantage of or deceived.
Overall, the lyrics of "Clear" suggest a deeply personal experience of betrayal and the resulting feelings of anger, frustration, and disbelief.
Line by Line Meaning
Ask for trust
Hawser is requesting trust from someone, possibly a romantic partner or friend.
That's what you're trying to tell
The person Hawser is speaking to is attempting to convince them to trust them.
But you got me chained in this living hell
Despite the person's plea for trust, Hawser feels trapped and unhappy in their current situation with this person.
I can't hear or see
Hawser is feeling isolated and disconnected from the person they are talking to.
No you and me
There is a lack of connection or understanding between Hawser and the person they are addressing.
It's just you and your insecurities
Hawser believes that the person they are talking to is unable to form a deep connection due to their own insecurities.
Lies
Hawser is accusing the person of being dishonest or untruthful.
Through you I can see
Hawser is able to see the true nature of the person through their lies and actions.
Who are you trying to be?
Hawser questions the authenticity of the person and their motives.
You're just a copy of a copy of a fantasy
Hawser believes the person is living a life that is not genuine or real, but rather a false representation of themselves.
Can't fool me no
Hawser is confident that they are not being deceived by the person's false façade.
Shouldn't even try
Hawser is indicating that the person should not even attempt to deceive or manipulate them.
Been living with the gift of the piercing eye
Hawser has an acute perception and intuition about people and can easily see through lies or masks.
Through your lies
Hawser is referring to the person's attempts to deceive them and hide their true self.
I can see
Hawser is able to perceive the truth and see the person's true nature despite their attempts to hide it.
Fool the world
Hawser believes that the person is able to deceive others and present a false image to the world.
Can't fool me
Despite the person's ability to deceive others, Hawser believes that they cannot deceive them.
Contributed by Caroline K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.