Aphasia
Hit The Switch Lyrics
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Now better is worse,
When principle is just a token,
If I should fight this,
With all my might I refuse this,
The new beginning ends when we're alone,
Left to think and wonder,
Dispensable to them,
The weight of time has turned around,
Now we're prone to reject,
What we once excepted,
Pursued at all times and again,
No more in our lives,
So let us stand our ground,
Don't leave it up to them to change,
Cause all you do is wait,
And hope within will fade.
So many nights,
So many times I wished to live like them,
Embrace my own deception,
Abandon my belief in solidarity,
To think tat I could be that satisfied,
I'd be disillusioned,
All too common made mistake,
Leads to self-consumed primitive logic,
So take your time, oh asinine
The lyrics to Hit The Switch's song "Aphasia" explore the feeling of dissociation and the struggle to hold onto one's principles in a world where they seem to hold very little value. The first line, "Dissociation complete," sets the tone for the rest of the song, implying that the singer feels a sense of detachment from the world around them. They go on to say that "better is worse" when the principle becomes just a token, suggesting that the idea of doing what is right no longer holds the same weight it once did. Despite this, the singer refuses to give up their belief in doing what is right: "If I should fight this, with all my might I refuse this."
The line "Left to think and wonder, dispensable to them, crucial to others" reflects the singer's sense of isolation and lack of belonging. They feel like they don't fit in with the rest of society, but they also recognize that they are important to others who share their beliefs. This feeling of isolation is further emphasized by the chorus, which repeats "No more in our lives" as a statement of defiance. The singer is determined to stand their ground and not let others change them, even if it means waiting and hoping for things to get better.
The final verse expresses the singer's desire to be like the people they see around them who seem so satisfied with their lives. However, they recognize that embracing deception and abandoning their principles would only lead to disillusionment. The last line, "So take your time, oh asinine," can be interpreted as a criticism of those who rush to judgment or try to force their beliefs on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Dissociation complete,
The process of disconnecting from reality is done,
Now better is worse,
The negative outcome is now the preferable one,
When principle is just a token,
When belief and values have no real impact or meaning,
If I should fight this,
If I should resist this situation,
With all my might I refuse this,
I strongly decline and resist this situation,
The new beginning ends when we're alone,
The promising start leads to failure and loneliness,
Left to think and wonder,
We are abandoned to contemplate about the situation,
Dispensable to them,
We are unimportant and replaceable to others,
Crucial to others,
We are important and essential to some people,
The weight of time has turned around,
The effect of time has reversed,
Now we're prone to reject,
Now we are likely to refuse and decline,
What we once excepted,
What we previously accepted,
Pursued at all times and again,
Chased and sought after repeatedly,
No more in our lives,
No longer present in our lives,
So let us stand our ground,
Let us be firm and unwavering,
Don't leave it up to them to change,
Don't allow others to decide the outcome,
Cause all you do is wait,
Because all you do is merely wait,
And hope within will fade.
Hope inside will dissipate.
So many nights,
Numerous evenings,
So many times I wished to live like them,
I have often desired to live as they do,
Embrace my own deception,
Accepting and owning my own lies,
Abandon my belief in solidarity,
Letting go of my belief in unity and cooperation with others,
To think tat I could be that satisfied,
To imagine that I could be as content as they are,
I'd be disillusioned,
I would be disappointed and disenchanted,
All too common made mistake,
A mistake that occurs too often,
Leads to self-consumed primitive logic,
Leads to self-centered and unsophisticated thinking,
So take your time, oh asinine
So take your time, oh foolish person.
Contributed by Brayden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.