ANTI-RACIST
ANTI-SEXIST
ANTI-HOMOPHOBIC
NO GODS - NO MASTERS
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Sincere
Hoods Up Lyrics
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Is there any substance to the things you say? /
Why pretend to be something you're not? /
Just to belong to some cool squad? /
Real friends will love you for who you are /
They'll back you up and take care of you /
Have a mind of your own and just be yourself /
There's no need to speak the words of someone else /
But believe me, it's harder to live a life based on lies
Give me a reason, why do you feel that way /
Is there any substance to the things you say? /
Why pretend to be something you're not? /
Just to belong to some cool squad? /
Real friends will love you for who you are /
They'll back you up and take care of you /
Be true and sincere and they'll always be there
(Some people seem to prefer to hide themselves in groups, never speak
Their own minds, live their life like sheep in a herd. Is this really
Living? What's the worth of having things in mind but never to speak out?
Friends who can't stand your opinion if it's different from theirs can't
Be the real friends one should look for in life. Real friends will appreciate
Your sincerity and honesty and will always be there for you in your
Darkest days. They will back you up no matter what just because they
Love you for who you are, not for who you pretend to be. Try to be an
Individual and realize your own ideas. It's your life, nothing to hide.)
The lyrics of Hoods Up's song Sincere urge listeners to be true to themselves, rather than pretending to be someone else just to fit in with a certain crowd. The song acknowledges the difficulty in being oneself in a world where group conformity is often valued over individuality. The lyrics call for honesty and sincerity in relationships, particularly in friendships, where authenticity is valued over simply agreeing with everything your friends say. The song highlights the importance of having real friends who will back you up and care for you for who you truly are.
The song encourages listeners to have their own minds and to speak their own truths, suggesting that living a life based on lies is ultimately harder than being true to oneself. The lyrics challenge the idea of hiding oneself in groups and never speaking one's own mind, asking what the worth of such a life truly is. Ultimately, the song emphasizes the value of being an individual and realizing one's own ideas, instead of just following the crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a reason, why do you feel that way
Asking for a genuine explanation for someone's beliefs or emotions
Is there any substance to the things you say?
Questioning whether someone's words have any real significance or meaning
Why pretend to be something you're not?
Challenging the idea of changing oneself to fit in with a certain group or social expectation
Just to belong to some cool squad?
Questioning the motivation behind wanting to join a popular or trendy group
Real friends will love you for who you are
Stating that true friends will accept and appreciate someone for their authentic self
They'll back you up and take care of you
Describing the supportive nature of genuine friendships
Have a mind of your own and just be yourself
Encouraging individuality and authenticity
There's no need to speak the words of someone else
Asserting the value of one's own thoughts and opinions
I know being yourself can be hard sometimes
Recognizing the challenges of embracing one's true self in a social context
But believe me, it's harder to live a life based on lies
Arguing that living inauthentically is ultimately more difficult than the alternative
Be true and sincere and they'll always be there
Reinforcing the importance of authenticity and honesty in genuine friendships
Contributed by Bentley F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
vadermask//mass retaliation
They sound a ton like FASTBREAK!!! "Fast Cars, Fast Women" is such a great fkn album. I only had it on vinyl & need a CD version. ♥
Giuseppe Garau
Alex <3
Agustín Perpén
Many people would think that this is a sXe song. But it's not necesary.