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I Always Never Said That
Iron Chic Lyrics
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So what's the use in being normal
Burn the village and take what's left
Do the things that we've been doing to death.
Taking things too seriously
That's a motherfucking time bomb
So bite the bullet and take a breath
Look at me I'll be laughing to death
I'll paint these walls with my fucking brains
You say I wouldn't but if I did you don't think I'd go to hell for it
I agree and then we laugh
A cosmic joke or a master plan?
The best part of it is
Either way we couldn't give a shit.
There's no answers, so take a guess and make up the rest.
I may start to reminisce about better days
Or the obliteration of the human race
If it never fucking ends
I can't begin to make sense of it
So let's agree we'll always laugh
Not miss the joke and do what we can
To take it all with a grin
And not be so fucking humorless
"I Always Never Said That" by Iron Chic is a song that speaks to the confusion, absurdity, and meaninglessness of life. The lyrics present a nihilistic outlook that suggests life is both weird and unpredictable. The song rejects the idea of striving for normalcy, instead embracing the strangeness and chaos of existence. The idea of burning the village and taking what's left speaks to the inherent destructive nature of humanity and our tendency to do things to death.
The part of the song that warns against taking life too seriously and characterizes it as a "motherfucking time bomb" is both poignant and humorous. It encourages listeners to relax and take a breath, despite the chaos and unpredictability of life. The mention of laughing to death is both a nod to the absurdity of life and a way of saying that life is short, so we might as well enjoy it.
The song also touches on the idea of a better place, suggesting that such a thing may not exist, and that the notion of a utopian society is merely a fairy tale. The line "There's no answers, so take a guess and make up the rest" echoes this sentiment, implying that life is a blank canvas, and we must create our own meaning.
Overall, "I Always Never Said That" is a song that captures the essence of nihilism and encourages listeners to embrace the chaos of life, to enjoy it while they can, and to never take themselves too seriously.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is weird but were together here
Life is an odd thing that we're experiencing, but at least we have each other to go through it with.
So what's the use in being normal
Being normal is pointless, so why try to be like everyone else?
Burn the village and take what's left
Destroy everything and take anything that remains, regardless of the consequences.
Do the things that we've been doing to death.
Continue doing things we're used to, even if they no longer bring joy or substance to our lives.
Taking things too seriously. That's a motherfucking time bomb
Being overly serious is dangerous and can lead to an explosion of emotions and negative consequences.
So bite the bullet and take a breath. Look at me I'll be laughing to death
Take a risk and step out of your comfort zone, even if the consequences are uncertain. Laugh through the ups and downs instead of dwelling on them.
If I hear another word about a better place. I'll paint these walls with my fucking brains
I'm tired of hearing about an ideal place that doesn't exist. If I have to listen to it again, I'll lose my mind.
You say I wouldn't but if I did you don't think I'd go to hell for it. I agree and then we laugh
We're willing to do something that's considered taboo, and we're aware that we may face criticism or punishment for it. But we're willing to take that risk and laugh about it.
A cosmic joke or a master plan? The best part of it is. Either way we couldn't give a shit.
We're uncertain of whether life is a joke or has a predetermined path, but we don't care either way.
There's no answers, so take a guess and make up the rest.
There are no clear answers in life, so speculate and create your own story.
I may start to reminisce about better days. Or the obliteration of the human race.
I might reflect on happier times, or the idea of humanity being destroyed.
If it never fucking ends. I can't begin to make sense of it. So let's agree we'll always laugh
If life never stops being confusing and nonsensical, we'll make a pact to always find humor in it.
Not miss the joke and do what we can. To take it all with a grin. And not be so fucking humorless
We won't miss out on the absurdity of life and will try to tackle whatever comes our way with a smile, rather than taking everything too seriously.
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.