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Prototypes
Iron Chic Lyrics
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We can hide till the morning comes
And in the blinding sun
We'll have to face what it means to be a human being
Are we prototypes?
The first mistakes of a god who couldn't get it right
When the stars collide
Maybe that's when things will start over
My heart still beats
Any fool could see
It feels like I'm fading out
These little blasphemics
Mean the world to me
That's my cross to carry
We haunt this town
Like a stain that they can't get out
It's a shame how we let them down and I'm sorry
While the walls collapse
We'll try and get it right
Until something snaps
And we retreat into the safety of the night
Now one knows just how deep it goes
But it feels like you're falling now
When you hit the ground
That's when you found
There's so much to forget about
Close your eyes
Try not to make a sound
When I close mine
I can still see the outlines
Maybe we get another try
I'm sorry we let them down.
Iron Chic's song Prototypes is an introspective look at the flaws of humanity and the potential for redemption. The opening lyrics depict a sense of hopelessness, as the singer suggests that there is nowhere to run and no escape from the truth of what it means to be human. He questions whether humans are merely prototypes, imperfect creations of an imperfect god.
The chorus expresses a sense of resignation and regret, with the singer acknowledging that he and his fellow humans are flawed, imperfect beings. He apologizes for their shortcomings and the harm they have caused others. Despite this, there is a glimmer of hope - the idea that maybe humans will get another chance to make things right.
The second verse suggests that even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges and the collapse of the world around them, humans will continue to try and do better. There is a sense of determination tempered by the fear that at any moment, something could "snap" and they will be forced to retreat into the safety of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
We got nowhere to run
We are trapped and have no escape
We can hide till the morning comes
We can temporarily avoid facing our problems
And in the blinding sun
When things become clear and obvious
We'll have to face what it means to be a human being
We need to confront the reality of our existence
Are we prototypes?
Are we early attempts at creation?
The first mistakes of a god who couldn't get it right
Possibly the result of a failed creator
When the stars collide
When something major happens
Maybe that's when things will start over
A chance for a fresh start
Maybe we get another try
Perhaps an opportunity for redemption
My heart still beats
I am still alive
Any fool could see
It is obvious
It feels like I'm fading out
I am losing my sense of self
These little blasphemics
Our minor sins and transgressions
Mean the world to me
They are important and significant
That's my cross to carry
I must take responsibility for my mistakes
We haunt this town
We are a negative influence on this place
Like a stain that they can't get out
Our presence is difficult to erase
It's a shame how we let them down and I'm sorry
We disappointed others and feel remorseful
While the walls collapse
Amid chaos and destruction
We'll try and get it right
We will attempt to make things better
Until something snaps
Until we reach our breaking point
And we retreat into the safety of the night
We seek refuge and escape from our problems
Now one knows just how deep it goes
The extent of our troubles is unclear
But it feels like you're falling now
It feels like we're failing
When you hit the ground
Once we hit rock bottom
That's when you found
An important lesson was learned
There's so much to forget about
There are many mistakes to move on from
Close your eyes
Take a moment to reflect
Try not to make a sound
Stay silent and contemplate
When I close mine
When I do the same
I can still see the outlines
I can remember the details
Maybe we get another try
A glimmer of hope for a chance to do better
I'm sorry we let them down.
An apology for disappointing others
Contributed by Nathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Benito Lettieri
Lyrics from this band are just way too good
GOFLuvr
Damn right! With this being my first time hearing Iron Chic, it explains why I saw so many people wearing their shirts at Fest 15 several weeks ago.
NightlifeSux
Good shit.