Domino
In Arcadia Lyrics
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Hate changes what you mean to me.
That's not how it's supposed to be.
Take something that was never yours for fake recognition of your name
It's easier to steal than to create.
All those times I swore "It won't happen twice"
Twenty-five and yet a child in my eyes
Both of your failures somehow make it right.
The lyrics of In Arcadia's song "Domino Motherfucker" delve into the theme of betrayal in relationships. The first two lines, "Change and friends turn to enemies. Hate changes what you mean to me" showcase how the dynamic of a relationship can transform in an instant. The anger and resentment felt towards a former friend or loved one can alter one's perception of that person, changing what they once represented to oneself. The following line, "That's not how it's supposed to be" suggests a lamentation of the negative turn taken by the relationship. The following line, "take something that was never yours for fake recognition of your name" presents the idea of betrayal as theft. The person who betrayed the singer figuratively stole something that did not belong to them in order to gain personal recognition or fame.
The lyrics "It's easier to steal than to create" encapsulates the theme of jealousy and envy that can inspire betrayal. It takes less effort to take something that someone else created than to build something original. The next two lines, "All those times I swore 'It won't happen twice' You won't take this from me, not this time" reflects the singer's resolve to not allow another betrayal to happen again. The use of repetition emphasizes the singer's determination to stand their ground. The last two lines, "Twenty-five and yet a child in my eyes. Both of your failures somehow make it right" suggests that the betrayal was committed by a person who was supposed to be more mature or experienced in life. The use of the phrase "twenty-five and yet a child in my eyes" underscores the immaturity of the betrayer. The final line is particularly impactful as it seems to suggest that the person's two failures somehow justified their action or made it alright in their own mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Change and friends turn to enemies.
The transformation of friendships into hostilities.
Hate changes what you mean to me.
The hatred that transforms appreciation into spite.
That's not how it's supposed to be.
That is not how the situation was meant to turn out.
Take something that was never yours for fake recognition of your name
Claim credit for something without having earned it to gain attention.
It's easier to steal than to create.
It is simpler to take something than to produce it.
All those times I swore "It won't happen twice"
There were several instances where I promised that it would not happen again.
You won't take this from me, not this time
This time, you will not rob me of my possession.
Twenty-five and yet a child in my eyes
Despite being 25, you seem like a child to me.
Both of your failures somehow make it right.
Oddly enough, your two mistakes balance each other out.
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