the way
It & My Computer Lyrics

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It seems easy on T.V.
They survive so easily
And it might not be the case
But it seems I’m not the same
This is unknown land to me
I wish I had been taught to read
At least a simple map
Because i can’t see which path I need

This is unknown land to me
I may have forgotten how to breathe
And I don’t know my way around
Does this mean I’m free?
Take a bird in a cage
Open the door it will hesitate
Open the door, it won’t last a day
I won’t find my way
But if I were a bird I’m sure I could see

Every possible route that’s between you and me
But if there is no way, I’ll have to create one, yeah

Overall Meaning

In "The Way" by It & My Computer, the singer expresses their feeling of being lost and unsure of how to navigate through life. They observe how easily others seem to survive, but for them, this is unknown territory. They feel unprepared for the challenges life has thrown their way and wish they had been taught how to read a map or at least figure out the right path to take. It's a metaphor for life being like a journey through unknown land, where we are often unsure of where we're headed, and the future is uncertain.

The singer also feels like they've forgotten how to breathe and doesn't know their way around. The idea of freedom is raised, but it's not clear whether being lost is freedom or confinement. The comparison to a bird in a cage highlights this uncertainty. If the bird is set free, it may hesitate or not survive, but if it were a bird, it could see every possible route. The singer wants to create their path, but it's not clear if this is possible.

The lyrics of "The Way" are allusive and complex, leaving the interpretation open to the listener. They convey a sense of feeling lost, out of place and which route to take in life. The song is an emotional expression of questioning, seeking to find meaning and has a universal appeal. It is a reflection of the human condition as a whole.

Line by Line Meaning

It seems easy on T.V.
The way people survive on TV looks simple to me

They survive so easily
It appears to be very effortless for them to live

And it might not be the case
However, reality might be different

But it seems I'm not the same
But I seem to be different from them

This is unknown land to me
The situation I am in is strange and unfamiliar to me

I wish I had been taught to read
I regret not having been prepared for this

At least a simple map
If only I had a basic guide

Because I can't see which path I need
I am lost and do not know which direction to take

I may have forgotten how to breathe
I feel suffocated and don't know how to overcome this

And I don't know my way around
I am not familiar with my surroundings

Does this mean I'm free?
Am I liberated or is it that I have no direction?