The next few years were spent working on the follow-up to BiB which was to be called The Truth About You. But changes at their label left the band with no support and few options. Under the circumstances the band members decided to go their separate ways.
Dawn/Ride the Snake
Injected Lyrics
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I show you my precious things
We don't have to talk, it doesn't matter.
Don't resurrect the same ideas
Cause all we are is what we've lived
Maintain a frame of mind
To see the big picture
Then there's nothing in our souls
It is not safe to be alone, individual
It's a standard you must confront on your own.
Worked on it enough, I should have known
(Radio concepts flow from the table)
It's a big principle, you'll have to grow
(Radio concepts flow from the table
Make it a concept, make it a staple)
Don't waste time looking up, cause there's nothing there
(Radio concepts flow from the table
Make it a concept, make it a staple)
It is not safe to be alone, individual
It's a standard you must confront on your own
Maintain your belief in the concept of making it true
Refrain! Don't concede to the contra of controlling you
This song is a telegram I lifted from, I lifted from you.
I can see there's a wait
We've been here the whole time now
To live just outside of the lines, yeah.
Well there is a day, where we play countless towns
And live just outside of the lines, yeah.
Live just outside of the lines, yeah.
The opening lines of Injected's "Dawn/Ride the Snake" paint an image of intimacy, as the singer offers to show their personal belongings to their company. However, they also establish a sense of distance as the two don't need to talk or revisit familiar topics. The line "all we are is what we've lived" suggests that their experiences shape their identity, but they don't need to verbalize that to each other. The following lines about seeing the big picture and searching for something bigger than oneself are simultaneously introspective and philosophical. The repeated line "it is not safe to be alone, individual" implies that finding value in oneself and individuality may be risky, and ultimately, one must decide how to navigate that danger. The song concludes with a message about living outside of the lines and making your own way in the world, accompanied by the repetition of "live just outside of the lines, yeah."
Overall, "Dawn/Ride the Snake" seems to be exploring themes of identity, risk, and autonomy. The opening lines set up the idea that our experiences shape who we are, and the repeated lines about individuality suggest that finding a way to be true to oneself may involve taking a risk. The imagery of "living outside of the lines" implies that societal expectations and boundaries may need to be transcended. The references to concepts and principles suggest a more intellectual or philosophical approach to these ideas.
Line by Line Meaning
I could show you around my house
I am willing to open up and show you my personal space
I show you my precious things
I am willing to share my cherished possessions with you
We don't have to talk, it doesn't matter.
Silence is comfortable between us
Don't resurrect the same ideas
Let's not dwell on past thoughts or beliefs
Cause all we are is what we've lived
Our experiences shape who we are today
Maintain a frame of mind
Keep a positive and open mindset
To see the big picture
Try to understand the entirety of a situation
Cause if there's nothing above
If there is no higher purpose or meaning in life
Then there's nothing in our souls
We lose the essence of our being
It is not safe to be alone, individual
Being alone can be dangerous and isolating
It's a standard you must confront on your own.
You must face the expectation of society to be with others on your own
Worked on it enough, I should have known
After putting effort into something, I should have realized what was happening
(Radio concepts flow from the table)
There are societal messages being conveyed through mass media
It's a big principle, you'll have to grow
This notion has great importance and requires personal development to understand
Make it a concept, make it a staple
Embrace this idea and make it a part of everyday life
Don't waste time looking up, cause there's nothing there
Don't waste time searching for meaning in something that has none
Maintain your belief in the concept of making it true
Keep your faith in your ability to make your dreams a reality
Refrain! Don't concede to the contra of controlling you
Resist the negative influences that try to control you
This song is a telegram I lifted from, I lifted from you.
This song is a message I borrowed from you
I can see there's a wait
I sense a delay or pause
We've been here the whole time now
The situation has remained unchanged
To live just outside of the lines, yeah.
To live outside of the bounds of convention
Well there is a day, where we play countless towns
One day we will travel and perform in many places
And live just outside of the lines, yeah.
And continue to break free of societal norms
Live just outside of the lines, yeah.
Continue to live unconventionally
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL BLAINE GRADY
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