Innocence
Jester's March Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It's my mind that tells me to give up
'Cos I'll never know what change may come along
But I don't wanna give it up
It's just an eye for an eye
Not worth another try
Can't make it stay, it slowly fades away
Losing my innocence
Day by cay, it slowly fades away
Isn't it funny, my dreams still last
It could be so nice, it's not under my control
I feel a fire inside, yet you can't see it on the surface
It heats up my heart and one day I will drown in flames
It's the way I feel, all is black and white
No colour lies between, the contrast blinds my sight
Losing my innocence
Can't make it stay, it slowly fades away
Losing my innocence
Day by cay, it slowly fades away
Isn't it funny, my dreams still last
It could be so nice, it's not under my control
Once I thought, we are good by nature
I'm no longer sure
But it's the doubt that keeps me working
It's the doubt that tells me to go on
These lyrics from Jester's March's song "Innocence" explore the conflicts between hope and disillusion, belief and doubt, and innocence and experience. The singer is torn between the desire to believe again, to hope for change, and the feeling that giving up is the best choice. This inner turmoil is reflected in the repeated refrain of "losing my innocence" which suggests that the singer is realizing that the world is not as they once believed it to be, and that this realization is causing them to lose something precious.
The song suggests a sense of helplessness in the face of forces beyond one's control. The refrain "it's not under my control" emphasizes this feeling of powerlessness. However, there is also a sense of determination to keep going, even in the face of uncertainty and doubt. The line "it's the doubt that keeps me working, it's the doubt that tells me to go on" suggests that even though the singer is struggling with doubt, they are determined to keep moving forward.
Overall, "Innocence" is a powerful reflection on the tensions between hope and disillusion, and the struggle to hold onto one's beliefs in the face of uncertainty and doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my eyes that tell me to believe again
I have hope even though my current situation may seem bleak. My eyes are telling me to have faith and stay optimistic.
It's my mind that tells me to give up
Despite my eyes telling me to believe, my mind is filled with doubt and is urging me to surrender and give up.
'Cos I'll never know what change may come along
I am uncertain about the future and what it may bring. Anything might happen, but I won't know until it does.
But I don't wanna give it up
Although my mind is telling me to lose hope, I still want to remain optimistic and keep fighting for what I believe in.
It's just an eye for an eye
This situation is a zero-sum game. There is no benefit or reward for trying again because the outcome will remain the same.
Not worth another try
It's not worth the effort to try again because the outcome isn't worth the potential cost.
Losing my innocence
I am losing my naivety and trust in the world around me. My eyes are being opened to the harsh realities of life.
Can't make it stay, it slowly fades away
I am unable to hold onto my innocence as it gradually disappears over time.
Day by cay, it slowly fades away
Each passing day, I am losing more of my innocence as the world continues to reveal its darker side.
Isn't it funny, my dreams still last
Despite the harsh realities of life, I still cling onto my dreams and aspirations for the future.
It could be so nice, it's not under my control
I realize that the future holds endless possibilities and that my dreams could come true someday. However, I also understand that I cannot control every aspect of my life.
I feel a fire inside, yet you can't see it on the surface
I have a passion and drive for life that fuels me from within, but it may not be apparent to those around me.
It heats up my heart and one day I will drown in flames
My passion will continue to grow until it consumes me entirely someday in the future.
It's the way I feel, all is black and white
I see the world in a very binary manner. There are no gray areas or middle grounds; everything is either right or wrong.
No colour lies between, the contrast blinds my sight
I am unable to see the nuances and complexities of the world because I view everything in such a simplistic way.
Once I thought, we are good by nature
I used to believe that people were inherently good and that their actions were a result of their environment.
I'm no longer sure
However, recent events have led me to question this belief and I am no longer certain of its validity.
But it's the doubt that keeps me working
It is my uncertainty and doubt that motivates me to continue striving for a better world. I am constantly questioning and analyzing the world around me to try and understand it better.
It's the doubt that tells me to go on
Despite my doubts, I know that I must continue to work towards a better future. My uncertainty fuels my determination to make a positive change in the world.
Contributed by Andrew S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.