Expectations
Intensity Lyrics


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Misled by too many different opinions don't realy know which one is mine need some times to adjust my thoughts and set my mind straight again
I need some time to feel
I need some time to think
I need some time, for myself!
Been following all these instructions almost forgot how to think for myself in this intellectual stimulations or is this institutionalisation?
I need some time to feel
I need some time to think
I need some time...for myself!
Too many expectations but no motivations





Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Expectations" by Intensity is a commentary on the negative effects of societal and institutional pressure on an individual's sense of self. The singer is expressing their feeling of being "misled" by the various opinions and expectations placed upon them by society. The pressure to conform has made it difficult for the singer to differentiate their own thoughts and feelings from those of others, leading to a need for some time to "adjust [their] thoughts and set [their] mind straight again." Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes their need for personal space and time to think and feel, highlighting the importance of taking a step back from the expectations of others and reconnecting with one's own thoughts and emotions.


The phrase "intellectual stimulations or is this institutionalisation?" is particularly poignant, underscoring the potentially insidious nature of societal expectations. The singer is questioning whether the pressure to conform has become so normalized that it feels like an intellectual exercise rather than a conscious choice. Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the importance of individual autonomy and the negative consequences of societal pressure on an individual's sense of self.


Line by Line Meaning

Misled by too many different opinions don't really know which one is mine need some times to adjust my thoughts and set my mind straight again
I have heard so many different opinions that I am not sure which one is truly mine. I need some time to reorganize my thoughts and clarify my own perspective.


I need some time to feel
I need some time to process my emotions and understand how I truly feel about a situation.


I need some time to think
I need some time to analyze the situation and carefully consider my options.


I need some time, for myself!
I need to step back and focus on my own needs and well-being.


Been following all these instructions almost forgot how to think for myself in this intellectual stimulations or is this institutionalisation?
I have been so focused on following others' instructions and engaging in intellectual debates that I have forgotten how to form my own opinions. I am not sure if this is a natural result of intellectual stimulation or if I have been institutionalized.


Too many expectations but no motivations
I am feeling pressured by the expectations of others, but I am lacking the internal motivation to meet those expectations.




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