Faultless
HeyLasFas! Lyrics
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For our little girl
Behind the mask?
Severing stems
Wilting roots
An insurmountable task
Hold your tongue for not much longer
Look at all she taught you
Know your magic from within
Put on that pretending smile
Wear the crown another day
Keep those doubts but to yourself
Lest they take your friends away
I can't tell you how much it meant to me, it meant to me
I can't tell you how much it meant to me, it meant to me
When you said that one day I'll be stronger than all the rest
When you said that one day I'll be
Faultless
What was relevant
Motivation
Now slowly slips away
What will that was left
Met silence
The path led her astray
Hold your tongue for not much longer
Feel the panic setting in
Look at all she taught you
Know your magic from within
Put on that pretending smile
Wear the crown another day
Keep those doubts but to yourself
They won't change things anyway
I can't tell you how much it meant to me, it meant to me
I can't tell you how much it meant to me, it meant to me
When you said that one day I'll be stronger than all the rest
When you said that one day I'll be
Faultless
--please
I can't tell you how much it meant to me, it meant to me
I can't tell you how much it meant to me, it meant to me
When you said that one day I'll be stronger than all the rest
When you said that one day I'll be...
And every friend along the way was just a tool, was just a tool
And every little boundary was just the rules, was just the rules
And everyone who listened in was just a fool, was just a fool
When I'd be crowned and you'd bow down and tell me everything was fine
When you would speak of destinies, I only know this isn't mine.
I can't tell you how much it meant to me, it meant to me
I can't tell you how much it meant to me, it meant to me
When you said that one day I'll be stronger than all the rest
When you said that one day I'll be
Faultless
I can't tell you how much it meant to me, it meant to me
I can't tell you how much it meant to me, it meant to me
When you said that one day I'll be stronger than all the rest
When you said that one day I'll be
princess
The lyrics of Faultless by HeyLasFas! provide a powerful commentary on the oppressive nature of society's expectations, particularly for young girls. The first two lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as they ask where things went wrong for a young girl who is wearing a "mask". This suggests that the girl is hiding her true self in an attempt to meet society's expectations of her. This pressure is described as an "insurmountable task" that causes her to feel panic and doubt herself.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that the girl is struggling to maintain the facade she has created. She is encouraged to "put on that pretending smile" and "wear the crown another day", suggesting that she feels she has to act a certain way in order to be accepted. However, there is also an underlying message of hope in the chorus, as the girl is told that one day she will be "stronger than all the rest" and "faultless". This implies that she will one day break free from society's expectations and be true to herself, despite the difficulties she faces along the way.
Overall, Faultless is a poignant and thought-provoking song that highlights the pressure that society places on individuals to conform to certain norms and expectations. It encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and to find strength in their individuality, rather than trying to meet society's narrow standards of perfection.
Line by Line Meaning
Now where did it go wrong
Reflecting on what went wrong for our little girl who hides behind a mask
For our little girl
The girl who is struggling and trying to hide how she really feels
Behind the mask?
Wondering why the little girl is hiding her true self behind a mask
Severing stems
The little girl is cutting off the things that used to support her
Wilting roots
The things that used to nourish her are dying
An insurmountable task
The task of fixing everything seems impossible
Hold your tongue for not much longer
Trying to stay quiet, but feeling pressure to speak up
Feel the panic setting in
Starting to feel overwhelmed and scared
Look at all she taught you
Remembering the lessons the little girl has taught you
Know your magic from within
Believing in your own abilities and strengths
Put on that pretending smile
Hiding your emotions and putting on a fake smile
Wear the crown another day
Pretending to be strong and confident even when you feel weak
Keep those doubts but to yourself
Trying to hide your doubts and insecurities
Lest they take your friends away
Afraid that sharing your doubts will make people abandon or judge you
I can't tell you how much it meant to me, it meant to me
Expressing gratitude for someone's words and encouragement
When you said that one day I'll be stronger than all the rest
Feeling empowered by someone's belief in your strength and potential
What was relevant
Things that used to matter and motivate you
Motivation
The drive and excitement to achieve your goals
Now slowly slips away
Losing motivation and slowly losing hope
What will that was left
The hopes and dreams that are still remaining
Met silence
Feeling hopeless and defeated
The path led her astray
The girl lost her way and is struggling to find her purpose
They won't change things anyway
Believing that expressing your doubts won't change anything
And every friend along the way was just a tool, was just a tool
Feeling betrayed by people who were supposed to be friends but ended up using you
And every little boundary was just the rules, was just the rules
Feeling trapped by the rules and limitations set by others
And everyone who listened in was just a fool, was just a fool
Feeling like people who were listening to your problems were just foolish for believing in you
When I'd be crowned and you'd bow down and tell me everything was fine
Feeling like people were pretending everything was fine even when it wasn't
When you would speak of destinies, I only know this isn't mine.
Feeling like your destiny doesn't align with what others believe it to be
Faultless
Believing that one day you'll be free of faults and insecurities
princess
The feeling of wanting to be a princess, free of worries and insecurities
Contributed by Elijah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.