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Fibber
Infantree Lyrics

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Could you kindly ask? You're too defensive
So obsessed, your past suggesting
Save some for the rest, I'm not trying to lecture
This is not a test, but you just missed the gesture
Come again?
Everybody wants to turn back time
But I'm a fibber, I'm a ghost
To who it concerned the most

It's exactly how it sounds
Except for all that we left out at the end of the day
They said
How could you forget what you put behind you?
Could you help to pay the rent?
Not so independent, are you?
Still on course? Have you carved a pathway?
Or have they taken you by force
And introduced you to another man you don't endorse?
Have you been talking to your mother or brother?
Let nature take its course
Reduced to living out the rest of this life as a chore
Well, not anymore

Everybody wants to turn back time
My body wants another try

Overall Meaning

The song Fibber by Infantree is a reflective song about the complexities of human nature, and how people often hide certain aspects of themselves to present a certain image to the world. The lyrics suggest that people are sometimes unwilling to reveal their true selves, out of fear of judgement or rejection, and that this can be damaging over time. The opening lines, "Could you kindly ask? You're too defensive / So obsessed, your past suggesting," suggest that the singer is attempting to have an open and honest conversation with someone, but that the other person is defensive and resistant to discussing certain topics. The singer implores the other person to "save some for the rest," implying that the other person may be monopolizing the conversation or not considering the feelings of others.

The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer admits to being a "fibber" and a "ghost," suggesting that they too have struggled with being fully transparent and honest about themselves. The line "except for all that we left out at the end of the day" implies that there are things left unsaid or hidden between people, which may prevent them from having truly authentic relationships. The second verse asks a number of questions, implying that the singer is trying to understand the other person's point of view and encourage growth and self-discovery. The final line, "My body wants another try," suggests that the singer is hoping to seize the moment and make positive changes in their life.

Line by Line Meaning

Could you kindly ask? You're too defensive
Asking for information in a gentle way is not an attack, so there's no need to be defensive

So obsessed, your past suggesting
Your obsession with the past is affecting your present and future

Save some for the rest, I'm not trying to lecture
Don't dwell too much on the past, because there's still a present and a future to consider

This is not a test, but you just missed the gesture
I'm trying to show you something important, but you're not seeing it

Come again?
Can you please repeat what you just said?

Everybody wants to turn back time
Many people wish they could go back in time to fix mistakes or relive happy moments

But I'm a fibber, I'm a ghost
I pretend to be someone I'm not, and I fade away quickly

To who it concerned the most
The person who was most affected by my lie

It's exactly how it sounds
The truth is just as it appears, without any hidden meaning

Except for all that we left out at the end of the day
We didn't tell the whole truth, and there are still some things we're not saying

They said
Someone else made a comment or accusation

How could you forget what you put behind you?
Why did you let go of something that you once valued or fought for?

Could you help to pay the rent?
Can you contribute financially to our living situation?

Not so independent, are you?
You're relying on someone else, whether you like it or not

Still on course? Have you carved a pathway?
Are you still pursuing your goals and making progress?

Or have they taken you by force and introduced you to another man you don't endorse?
Did someone else change your direction and force you to do things you don't agree with?

Have you been talking to your mother or brother?
Did you confide in your family members about your problems or secrets?

Let nature take its course
Let things happen naturally, without trying to control or manipulate them

Reduced to living out the rest of this life as a chore
Feeling like life is a series of obligations and duties that are joyless and uninspiring

Well, not anymore
Things are going to change for the better from now on

My body wants another try
I want to experience something again, even if it's just a physical sensation

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