Live & Learn
J.Senoue and other (Sonic Adventure 2) Lyrics

Disappear (ghost)
The singer wants to disappear from the world, like a ghost, because they feel lost and uncertain about their place in life.

My mind spills to thrills and fills the void, kills the noise
The singer's thoughts distract them from the outside world, filling a void, but also causing chaos and noise.

You know the game build, destroy, Tetris
The singer compares life's ups and downs to the game of Tetris, where you build and destroy constantly.

Before you turn the phone off but then the phone dies
The artist is referencing the feeling of wanting to disconnect, but being unable to due to external circumstances.

There's no break for a black guy
The artist addresses racism and the fact that for a black man, there is no pause or rest from its effects and challenges.

Blacklisted before they even wrote shit
The singer highlights the preconceived ideas and prejudices that exist even before a black person has done anything.

Mad gifted before we even spoke the word
The singer suggests that despite the barriers and obstacles, black people have innate talents and abilities that exist regardless of societal biases.

In the beginnin', it was just the word
The artist references the biblical idea of creation, emphasizing the power and importance of words.

And the word was with God and the word is Allah (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
The artist reflects on the concept of a higher power and the idea that different religions may have different names for the same ultimate force.

Voilà but it ain't magic, niggas die but it ain't tragic
The artist comments on the harsh realities of life and the fact that death is an inevitable but not always a dramatic event.

It's more natural, new birth, what if heaven is the new Earth?
The singer looks at death as a new beginning and suggests that a better life may exist after this one.

What if God is a bluebird, that can't fly because it knows itself as the sky?
The artist offers a unique perspective on God and suggests that the idea of a higher power may be limited or self-imposed.

I used to see rain as the proof I can cry with no fear
The singer reflects on their emotional growth and the fact that they used to view crying as a sign of strength.

But now I gotta hide my own tears so I don't seem weak (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
The singer comments on societal expectations and how they feel they have to hide their emotions to fit in.

I don't even want to see me 'cause I don't know that nigga
The singer questions their own identity and feels lost, unsure of who they really are.

I don't owe that nigga, to tell the truth there's somethin' you could show that nigga
The artist feels disconnected from their past self and doesn't feel like they owe anything to that version of themselves.

That's why I love you because I know who you are
The artist expresses love for someone else because they feel like they know them and understand their true identity.

That's why I look at you like I seen you before
The singer tells someone that they feel a sense of familiarity and connection with them.

I recognize you from a hole in the wall (ooh ooh ooh)
The singer uses a metaphorical image to suggest that they have a deep, intuitive understanding of the person they're addressing.

That I punched in the wall 'cause I'm so pissed off (ooh ooh ooh ooh)
The artist reveals that they have a history of anger and frustration and expresses that they have acted out inappropriately before.

I meditate and try to calm myself
The artist uses meditation as a tool to try and regulate their emotions and find peace.

I know anger only harm myself (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
The artist acknowledges that their anger is ultimately self-destructive and doesn't benefit anyone else in their life.

False alarm myself, so many books I read to warn myself
The singer recognizes that their own perceptions and emotions can often be unreliable, so they turn to outside sources like books to gain perspective and guidance.

I want more myself, look in the mirror and I scorn myself
The artist still grapples with self-image and reflects that they are sometimes disappointed with the person they see in the mirror.

Who am I? And am I really even here?
The singer questions their own existence and identity, feeling like they are lost and disconnected from themselves.

I think it's time for me to disappear
The singer acknowledges that they need a break from the world and are considering stepping away from their current life.

'Cause I've been livin' way too long in the right or the wrong
The singer feels like they have been stuck between choices that don't feel authentic to who they are as a person.

I'm as small as a fly with the shit that I'm on
The artist feels insignificant and helpless in the face of their current challenges and struggles.

So get goin', get lost, I don't wanna be found
The artist wants to disconnect and withdraw from the outside world for a while, and doesn't want to be found or followed.

Feel my rain, feel my pain, feel my force
The singer invites someone else to experience their emotions, as they feel that their feelings are intense and powerful.

Walk in my flame, it will change you, of course
The singer suggests that their experiences and emotions are transformative and can have a profound impact on someone else.

Don't be scared, I'll be there where you are
The artist offers support and comfort to someone else, telling them that they will be present and supportive.

You don't know, it's ok where you go
The artist reassures someone else that it's okay to not have all the answers and to not know where they're going in life.

Yesterday I saw the endin' of the end
The artist reflects on a moment in their past where they felt like they had reached their breaking point.

And I'm in it again
The singer feels like they are in a similar place emotionally and mentally, struggling to find their way forward.

Everything is on spin, I'm just caught in the wind
The artist describes feeling like everything is happening too fast and they are losing control, caught in the whirlwind of life.

Protectless, breathless, stress less
The singer feels vulnerable and unable to protect themselves, and is experiencing both physical and emotional exhaustion.

The high got the Faye kinda restless
The singer suggests that they have been chasing an elusive feeling of happiness or satisfaction, and are feeling restless or uncertain about their pursuit.

Second guessin' intent directions
The singer is questioning their own goals and intentions, feeling unsure about the path they have chosen for themselves.

I get a kick out the irony of my blessings
The artist recognizes the irony in their life, feeling simultaneously grateful for the good things they have but also struggling with other challenges.

Humorous in life, enormous as my sacrifice so it seems (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
The artist is trying to maintain their sense of humor in the face of challenges, but recognizes that their struggles have cost them a lot.

Then again Salo ain't a thing
The singer may be referencing the Italian novel '120 Days of Salo', to suggest that life's challenges are insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

But a dollar and a dream and a model for the team
The singer reflects on the American dream and the idea that success can be achieved with hard work and perseverance.

Or a slogan for the soul, just so all my niggas know
The artist feels like their struggles and experiences can be motivational for others who are going through similar experiences.

God Body, bodied in this colded life
The artist reflects on the idea of a higher power and the power of the human spirit to overcome life's challenges.

How you livin'? You're just another soldier, right?
The artist reflects on the idea that life can sometimes feel like a battle, and that everyone is just trying to survive.

What I'm fightin' for don't even know what I'm writin' for (ooh ooh ooh)
The singer is struggling to articulate their goals and motivations, unsure of what they are really fighting for in life.

Man this ain't even real life no more (ooh ooh ooh ooh)
The artist feels like they are disconnected from reality, unable to connect with the world around them.

I'm on the edge and I ain't got nothin' but a song (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
The singer feels like they are teetering on the edge of a precipice, with nothing to hold onto but their music or art.

I'm lucky if the birds sing along
The singer feels like their art and creative output are not resonating with others, and they are struggling to feel seen or heard.