Pigs
Iota Lyrics

If I could
Expressing a regret for not having an ability to change something.

Only be like
The desire to imitate someone or something else's character, temperament or behavior.

The world
The planet on which we live; an environment or experience that a person inhabits or knows.

Is wide
A perspective emphasising that many possibilities exist and new opportunities may arise.

The guns would
The hypothetical result of being able to have a wider perspective of the world, where guns can represent something harmful or dangerous.

Only be toys
Toys are objects that children play with and are meant to be safe - a rewording of the previous line to indicate that the harmful objects would no longer have that power.

To learn by
The idea that children often learn best through play, and that the objects they interact with can teach important lessons.

We've been
Reflecting on the past behavior or actions of a group or community.

Breaking bottles
The act of intentionally shattering glass objects, likely done as a form of rebellion or for entertainment.

‘Cause we like
The underlying motivation or reasoning for the previous line.

Glass in out feet
The consequence of the previous line resulting in injury that makes it hard to move forward.

We've been
Reflecting on the past behavior or actions of a group or community.

Lusting diamonds
The act of strongly desiring diamonds, which are expensive and often used as a symbol of wealth or status.

Cause our
The reason for the previous action, which is often motivated by something personal or emotional.

Best friends
The close relationships someone has, often used in a wider sense to reference one's community or social group.

Are asleep
The idea that the people around the artist are oblivious to the real problems they face.

If I could only
Expressing desire for something that one cannot have.

Be twenty-five
A reference to an imaginary height, indicating that the singer desires to be taller, bigger, or more powerful.

Feet high
A continuation of the previous reference to height and power, imagining a world where the singer can be both larger and more dominant.

You could
Referencing other people or groups who might benefit from the artist's increased stature or power.

Live on me
The idea of using the artist's power or ability to support others.

Have somewhere
An extension of the previous line, suggesting that the artist's power might be used to provide a safe space or refuge for others.

To hide
The idea that the world is dangerous or uncertain, and having a safe place to hide is important for survival.

We've been
Reflecting on the past behavior or actions of a group or community.

Crushing desires
Being forced to abandon or give up one's dreams or aspirations due to external pressures or circumstances.

‘Cause there's
The underlying motivation or reasoning for the previous line.

No ice for our drinks
The idea that small comforts or luxuries are unavailable or unattainable, despite having worked hard or made sacrifices.

We've been
Reflecting on the past behavior or actions of a group or community.

Lighting fires
The desire to create a better world, or to bring light to dark places, even at great personal risk.

‘Cause it's
The underlying motivation or reasoning for the previous line.

Darker than we think
The idea that the true nature of the world is hidden or obscured, and that there is more work to be done to bring it into the light.

We've been
Reflecting on the past behavior or actions of a group or community.

Squashing spiders
Acting out of fear or hatred for things that are misunderstood, in this case possibly an allusion to people different from oneself.

‘Cause we're
The underlying motivation or reasoning for the previous line.

Afraid of ourselves
The idea that the fear and hate that motivates people to do such things may be internalized, and that they may be projecting their own flaws onto others.

Trapping flies
The act of capturing or controlling things that are small, weak, or insignificant.

In this web we weave
The idea that all people are connected, and that we are responsible for the effects our actions have on others.

Or am I only trapping bees
A rhetorical question posed to the self about the singer's true motives or intentions - whether they are good or bad, and whether their actions are actually beneficial or harmful.