Common Sense
Ignant Benches Lyrics
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I was so upset, but now Iโฒm not
And while I've calmed down
You complained just the same
Jokes aside
They were petty tries at lovesick cries
And yeah Iโฒm washed out
But in pain just the same
And while the cards all turn you sense
That her mind is made, her mind is made
And common sense can't explain
Why her mind is made, her mind is made
You and I
Don't share a common gut
Your knife is at my back
You and I
Whoโฒs afraid to try?
My ego is not in the way of your car
Iโฒm not a fan of sitting on my ass 'cause now
Their minds are made, their minds are made
One by one I missed my mark
Oh, their minds are made, their minds are made
Iโฒll mourn for an hour
In a state of pause
Stuck in passing bys
And calling my name twice
(It seems cessation is nearby)
And now the cards all turn, you sense
That her mind is made, her mind is made
And common sense can't explain
Why her mind is made, her mind is made
The lyrics to Ignant Benches's song "Common Sense" depict a sense of frustration and confusion in a relationship. The singer starts off feeling upset and expresses that they have calmed down, but their partner continues to complain. The jokes made previously were insincere attempts at expressing lovesickness, and although the singer feels washed out, they still experience pain. There is a realization that the partner's mind is made up, and no amount of common sense or reasoning can explain why.
The second verse highlights the differences between the singer and their partner. They don't share a common understanding or intuition, and it feels like their partner's actions are betraying them by metaphorically stabbing them in the back. Although the singer is willing to try, their ego is not hindering their progress, unlike their partner. The line about not being a fan of sitting on their ass implies that they are actively striving to improve the relationship. However, it seems that one by one, they are missing their mark with their efforts.
The bridge introduces a moment of reflection and mourning. The singer feels stuck and in a state of pause, while others pass by and call their name, seemingly unaware of their distress. The cessation, or bringing to an end, of the relationship appears to be approaching. The final repetition of the chorus reaffirms that the partner's mind is made up, and common sense fails to explain why.
Overall, "Common Sense" explores the frustration of feeling misunderstood and unable to change someone's predetermined mindset in a relationship. It touches on themes of unreciprocated effort, betrayal, and the complex emotions that come with trying to navigate a difficult situation.
Line by Line Meaning
In the car
I was in a vehicle
I was so upset, but now Iโฒm not
I was highly distressed, but now I am no longer
And while I've calmed down
Despite having become more calm
You complained just the same
You still expressed dissatisfaction
Jokes aside
Putting humor aside
They were petty tries at lovesick cries
They were feeble attempts at expressing love-induced emotions
And yeah Iโฒm washed out
And yes, I feel drained
But in pain just the same
However, still experiencing pain
And while the cards all turn you sense
And as the situation changes, you perceive
That her mind is made, her mind is made
That she has made a firm decision, a firm decision
And common sense can't explain
And logical reasoning cannot justify
Why her mind is made, her mind is made
Why she has made up her mind, made up her mind
You and I
Both you and I
Don't share a common gut
Do not have the same instinct or intuition
Your knife is at my back
You are secretly betraying me
Whoโฒs afraid to try?
Who is hesitant to take a chance?
My ego is not in the way of your car
My pride does not hinder your progress
Iโฒm not a fan of sitting on my ass 'cause now
I do not enjoy idly sitting because now
Their minds are made, their minds are made
They have made up their minds, made up their minds
One by one I missed my mark
One after another, I failed to achieve my goal
Oh, their minds are made, their minds are made
Oh, they have made up their minds, made up their minds
Iโฒll mourn for an hour
I will grieve for a short period
In a state of pause
In a state of temporary inaction
Stuck in passing bys
Trapped in passing moments
And calling my name twice
And calling me by my name twice
(It seems cessation is nearby)
(It appears that the end is imminent)
And now the cards all turn, you sense
And now the circumstances change, you perceive
That her mind is made, her mind is made
That she has made a firm decision, a firm decision
And common sense can't explain
And logical reasoning cannot justify
Why her mind is made, her mind is made
Why she has made up her mind, made up her mind
Writer(s): Andres Tistoj, Anson Kelley, Isaak Jejjoni, Mauro Rocha
Contributed by Sadie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Melissa
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
In the car
I was so upset, but now I'm not
And while I've calmed down
You complained just the same
Jokes aside
They were petty tries at lovesick cries
And yeah im washed out
But in pain just the same
[Chorus]
And while the cards all turn you sense
That her mind is made, her mind is made
And common sense can't explain
Why her mind is made, her mind is made
[Verse 2]
You and I
Don't share a common gut
Your knife is at my back
You and I
Who's afraid to try?
My ego is not in the way of your car
[Chorus]
I'm not a fan of sitting on my ass 'cause now
Their minds are made, their minds are made
One by one I missed my mark
Oh, their minds are made, their minds are made
[Bridge]
I'll mourn for an hour
In a state of pause
Stuck in passing bys
And calling my name twice
(It seems cessation is nearby)
[Chorus]
And now the cards all turn, you sense
That her mind is made, her mind is made
And common sense can't explain
Why her mind is made, her mind is made
Olli_ ster
Wow, I keep coming back to this album, you guys got your new release soon, 9 days! I wanna say that even with my standard male emotional repression, these songs resonate with me, they make me feel and make me happy. I've had a tough year but this is so big for me. Now I love the strokes, Arctic monkeys, love metal too. But this is special, Anson's voice is incredible man. I am on the edge of my seat for anything new. This shit makes me glad im 18 and I'm allowed to let my emotions fuck me over and have complicated feelings and be a total mess with my love life! Thanks guys, from UK
Hailee Martinez
I feel the exact same way lol I heard one of their newer songs randomly a few months ago and have been listening non stop ever since and am obsessed and I love that their new stuff is still amazing but is sounding more unique and like their own style
madison brown
Iโd like to thank an instagram ad for showing this song to me ๐ฅฐ
jenna talia
Same
AmirDvine
Looks like I found me a new favorite band, and it came out on my birthday too, Nice job "The Strokes 2"
Melissa
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
In the car
I was so upset, but now I'm not
And while I've calmed down
You complained just the same
Jokes aside
They were petty tries at lovesick cries
And yeah im washed out
But in pain just the same
[Chorus]
And while the cards all turn you sense
That her mind is made, her mind is made
And common sense can't explain
Why her mind is made, her mind is made
[Verse 2]
You and I
Don't share a common gut
Your knife is at my back
You and I
Who's afraid to try?
My ego is not in the way of your car
[Chorus]
I'm not a fan of sitting on my ass 'cause now
Their minds are made, their minds are made
One by one I missed my mark
Oh, their minds are made, their minds are made
[Bridge]
I'll mourn for an hour
In a state of pause
Stuck in passing bys
And calling my name twice
(It seems cessation is nearby)
[Chorus]
And now the cards all turn, you sense
That her mind is made, her mind is made
And common sense can't explain
Why her mind is made, her mind is made
Turtle_soda
This is the only time an ad on Instagram got me to do what it wanted me to do; and Iโm so glad Iโm here.
jaylene
thank u spotify for recommending this song
Bwead
this song is so good man. ill be back here when people realize how good you guys are .
Pablo_ honeyy._.
I listen to this band every damn day now shit