Iota
Hevein Lyrics


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Not one iota of thought
Not one iota of vision
Just corned and distraught
Complimented submission

Not one iota of thought
Not one iota of vision
Just corned and distraught
Complimented submission
No room to maneuver, no room for mistakes
Dish the pain out as you wish, don't worry if it breaks

Seeing is believing. it's the small things that count
Singing, screaming. it takes one to know one

Leave me be, let me go
You cannot fathom what I know
Is this real or a show
My redemption is unknown
Do you see, do you know
I need to find an answer within

Not one iota of envy
Not one iota of hate
No need for confusion
Just mellowed and sedate
Remove what's not working
Replace that what's fake
Create an atmosphere of trust, on which life is made
On which life is made

Leave me be, let me go
You cannot fathom what I know
Is this real or a show?
My redemption is unknown
Do you see, do you know?
I need to find an answer

Leave me be, let me go
You cannot fathom what I know
Is this real or a show?
My redemption is unknown
Do you see, do you know?
I need to find an answer within

Leave me be, let me go
You cannot fathom what I know
Is this real or a show?
My redemption is unknown




Do you see, do you know?
I need to find an answer within

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "iOta" by Hevein suggest a struggle to maintain autonomy and individuality in a world that values conformity and submission. The repetition of the phrase "not one iota" suggests a complete lack of something, in this case, thought and vision. The lines "Just corned and distraught/Complimented submission" evoke an image of someone who is trapped and unhappy but is praised for their willingness to conform to societal norms.


The second verse suggests that the singer is aware of their situation and longs to break free. "No room to maneuver, no room for mistakes" paints a picture of a rigid and unforgiving environment. However, the line "seeing is believing, it's the small things that count" suggests that there is still hope for the singer to find a way out.


In the final verses, the singer talks about the need to remove what's not working, replace what's fake, and create an atmosphere of trust. These lines imply a desire for change, but the repetition of the phrase "Leave me be, let me go" suggests that the singer is struggling to find a way out. The final lines, "My redemption is unknown/I need to find an answer within" suggests that the singer is searching for their own sense of purpose and meaning, rather than relying on external validation.


Overall, "iOta" is a powerful commentary on the tension between conformity and individuality, and the struggle to find meaning in a world that often seems devoid of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Not one iota of thought
There is absolutely no thought or consideration


Not one iota of vision
There is no foresight or imagination


Just corned and distraught
Feeling trapped and upset


Complimented submission
Being praised for giving in or following orders


No room to maneuver, no room for mistakes
There's no space or forgiveness for any error or decision-making


Dish the pain out as you wish, don't worry if it breaks
Inflicting pain and damage is acceptable


Seeing is believing. it's the small things that count
What we see is what we believe, and the small details matter


Singing, screaming. it takes one to know one
Expressing oneself loudly and boldly signifies understanding and kinship


Leave me be, let me go
Give me space and freedom


You cannot fathom what I know
You cannot comprehend my knowledge or experience


Is this real or a show
Doubting the authenticity of the situation


My redemption is unknown
The way to make amends or improve is uncertain


Do you see, do you know
Asking for understanding or insight


I need to find an answer within
The answer I'm looking for is inside of me


Not one iota of envy
There is no jealousy or resentment


Not one iota of hate
There's no hatred or animosity


No need for confusion
There's no reason to be perplexed or bewildered


Just mellowed and sedate
Being calm and relaxed


Remove what's not working
Get rid of what's not functional


Replace that what's fake
Replace what's false or artificial


Create an atmosphere of trust, on which life is made
Build a trustworthy environment, which is vital for survival


Leave me be, let me go
Give me space and freedom


You cannot fathom what I know
You cannot comprehend my knowledge or experience


Is this real or a show?
Doubting the authenticity of the situation


My redemption is unknown
The way to make amends or improve is uncertain


Do you see, do you know?
Asking for understanding or insight


I need to find an answer within
The answer I'm looking for is inside of me


Leave me be, let me go
Give me space and freedom


You cannot fathom what I know
You cannot comprehend my knowledge or experience


Is this real or a show?
Doubting the authenticity of the situation


My redemption is unknown
The way to make amends or improve is uncertain


Do you see, do you know?
Asking for understanding or insight


I need to find an answer within
The answer I'm looking for is inside of me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEIF HEDSTROM, MAX LILJA

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