PARADE
Ivoryline Lyrics


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This is my melody
This is my sympathy for your coming out
This is your coming out parade

You've been here for several years
And your life's been quite alright 'til now
He says you've done something wrong, you've scored
But he says you've done something wrong

Reaching out for him to hold you
Or just to call you
Holding off for something
And just to sing along

This is my melody
This is my sympathy for your coming out
This is your coming out parade

This is my melody
This is my sympathy for your coming out
This is your coming out parade

Kindness is dead in this town
And drama has been crowned
The acceptable medium of living

Kindness is dead in this town
And drama holds the crown

All alone here and dying slow here
Screaming loud dear that you
You need more from me

This is my melody
This is my sympathy for your coming out
This is your coming out parade

This is my melody for your coming out
And this is your coming out parade

You know, you know it's gleaming out your eyes
And you know it's sneaking through your precious lips
You know, you know it's gleaming out your eyes
And you know it's sneaking through your precious lips

This is my melody
This is my sympathy for your coming out
This is your coming out parade

This is my melody
This is my sympathy for your coming out
This is your coming out parade

This is your coming out parade, parade




Parade, parade, parade, parade, parade
Your coming out, your coming out

Overall Meaning

The song "Parade" by Ivoryline appears to be an anthem for those who have had to come out and face judgment from those around them. It begins by proclaiming that this is the songwriter's melody and sympathy for the individual's courageous announcement. The phrase "This is your coming out parade" seems to imply that the individual is taking center stage to proclaim their identity or belief. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the journey has not been easy as someone has claimed that they have done something wrong.


The middle section of the song seems to be a commentary on the broader social environment, depicting a place where kindness is dead, and drama has been crowned as the acceptable medium of living. The individual is left alone, dying slowly, and screaming loudly for some form of validation, acceptance, or understanding. The final lines of the song reflect once again the pride in the individual's bravery and strength "This is your coming out parade, parade, Parade, parade, parade, parade, Your coming out, your coming out." 


Overall, the song seems to express empathy and encouragement for those who have had to come out and face criticism, discrimination, or lack of understanding. It reflects on the social environment that prohibits people from accepting and respecting each other for their unique identities.


Line by Line Meaning

This is my melody
The songwriter is expressing that the song that follows is their personal creation


This is my sympathy for your coming out
The songwriter is expressing their deep understanding and empathy for someone who is revealing a personal truth about themselves


This is your coming out parade
The songwriter is acknowledging that this is an important moment of celebration and self-expression for the person coming out


You've been here for several years
The person coming out has been a part of this community for a while


And your life's been quite alright 'til now
Everything has been going smoothly for the person until the moment of coming out


He says you've done something wrong, you've scored
Someone is accusing the person coming out of doing something bad or wrong


But he says you've done something wrong
The accusation of wrongdoing is repeated


Reaching out for him to hold you
The person coming out is seeking comfort and support


Or just to call you
Or even just to have someone reach out to them


Holding off for something
The person is waiting for something specific


And just to sing along
They are looking for connection and solidarity


Kindness is dead in this town
The place they live in is hostile and unfriendly


And drama has been crowned
People thrive on creating or being involved in drama


The acceptable medium of living
This toxic environment is considered normal and acceptable by the community


All alone here and dying slow here
The person coming out feels completely isolated and is suffering because of it


Screaming loud dear that you
They are crying out for help


You need more from me
They are asking for more support and understanding from the people around them


You know, you know it's gleaming out your eyes
The person is revealing a truth about themselves that is apparent and undeniable


And you know it's sneaking through your precious lips
Their words and expressions are betraying the truth they are revealing


This is your coming out parade, parade
The songwriter is emphasizing that this is a moment to celebrate and be proud of


Parade, parade, parade, parade, parade
The repetition of the word 'parade' reinforces the significance and joy of the moment


Your coming out, your coming out
The songwriter is again affirming that this is all about the person coming out and their important truth




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