Band consist… Read Full Bio ↴Progressive metal band from Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Band consists of following members:
Connor Hill - Keyboards/Vocals
Austin Armstrong - Drums
Kyle Meredith - Guitar
Cameron Harden - Guitar
Tape
Johari Lyrics
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(I surround myself with those I depend on!)
(I′ve become a stranger to who I am)
(And every move I've made)
(I′ve had a helping hand)
(We forget what dreamt to be)
(Being submissive to what we came to be)
I wanted this far too long
But, I cant seem to help myself
Will you ever see me?
(Let me fall for once)
(Let me go for once)
(I'd wrather feel the ground then to not feel at all)
(We forget what we dreamt to be)
(Being submissive to what we came to be)
Is this last I've regret myself
I′ve wanted this for far too long
I can′t seem to help my self
Will you ever see me?
(I blame my self)
(I blame my self)
(I blame my self)
(There's no-one)
(No-one else to blame)
(But me)
(But me)
(But me)
(There′s nothing)
(Nothing else to blame)
This is the last I forget my self
I've wanted this for far too long
But I can′t seem to help myself
Will you ever see me
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The lyrics of Johari's song "Tape" depict a sense of dependency and struggle with self-identity. The first line "I surround myself with those I depend on" suggests a need for support, perhaps stemming from a lack of confidence or trust in oneself. The following line "I've become a stranger to who I am" adds to this theme, showcasing a disconnect between the self and one's actions.
The next set of lines "And every move I've made, I've had a helping hand" can be seen as a commentary on the idea of self-made success. The lyrics imply that the singer has not achieved anything on their own, and has relied on others to get to where they are. The repetition of "We forget what we dreamt to be, being submissive to what we came to be" can be interpreted as a call to action, urging the listener to not forget their original aspirations and not settle for the path that has been laid out for them by others.
The final lines of the song "I blame myself, there's no one else to blame but me" showcases a sense of accountability and ownership over one's actions and choices. Despite the struggles with identity and dependency, the singer acknowledges their role in their current situation.
Overall, "Tape" is a poignant and introspective song that tackles themes of dependency, self-identity, and accountability.
Line by Line Meaning
(I surround myself with those I depend on!)
I rely heavily on the people around me
(I′ve become a stranger to who I am)
I don't recognize myself anymore
(And every move I've made)
Every decision I've made
(I′ve had a helping hand)
I've received assistance from others
(We forget what dreamt to be)
We've lost sight of our dreams
(Being submissive to what we came to be)
We've become complacent with our current situation
This the last I forgive myself
I can't forgive myself anymore
I wanted this far too long
I've desired this for too long
But, I cant seem to help myself
But I'm unable to change
Will you ever see me?
Will you ever understand me?
(Let me fall for once)
Allow me to experience failure
(Let me go for once)
Let me be free for once
(I'd wrather feel the ground then to not feel at all)
I'd rather experience pain than feel nothing
(I blame my self)
I hold myself responsible
(There's no-one)
No one else
(No-one else to blame)
To blame for my actions
(But me)
But myself
(There′s nothing)
Nothing else
(Nothing else to blame)
To blame for my choices
This is the last I forget my self
This is the end of me losing touch with myself
But I can′t seem to help myself
But I can't change my behavior
Will you ever see me
Will you understand me at last?
Writer(s): Johari
Contributed by Maria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.