Faces
Jonathan Rado Lyrics
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Through the center of town on a Tuesday
The faces all stare but I am prepared
I look into nobody's faces
You're seemingly dead and it's gone to your head
You feel like everyone's watching
Just ignore the smiles, their white, unturned smiles.
Look into nobody's faces
Call your friends and take them out
And travel to exotic places
You look into nobody's faces
When you take a stroll to escape the droll
Of your mundane work place Tuesday
Breathe the fresh air, the flower in your hair
And look into nobody's faces
Oh, you see your girl, the only one in the world
And you faint from pure intoxication
Well, as you come to you see them laughing at you
So just look into nobody's faces
Faces are what this world's about
You call your friends, take them out
And travel to exotic places
And look into nobody's faces
Swear to god!
I look into nobody's faces
Look into nobody's faces
Just look into nobody's faces
Look into nobody's faces
Yeah, I look into nobody's faces
In "Faces" by Jonathan Rado, the lyrics tell a story about a person who is walking around town with their head down, purposely avoiding eye contact with anyone they encounter. They feel like everyone is watching them and are paranoid about being judged. The chorus repeats the phrase "faces are what this world's about" which can be interpreted in a few different ways. It might be suggesting that we place too much importance on appearances or that we are too quick to judge others based on their looks. The song goes on to suggest that we should try to surround ourselves with people we care about and to travel to new places to escape the monotony of everyday life.
The lyrics are open to interpretation, but one possible meaning is that we all have insecurities and fears about being judged by others. The singer of the song is grappling with these feelings, but is also aware of the importance of connection and relationships with others. The repeated refrain of "look into nobody's faces" reinforces the idea of avoiding judgment from others, but it is also a lonely sentiment. By the end of the song, the singer has come to terms with their anxieties and is maybe even able to poke fun at themselves ("swear to god!").
Line by Line Meaning
When I walk around with my head to the ground
While I am walking with my head bowed down
Through the center of town on a Tuesday
Amidst the hustle-bustle of the town's heart every Tuesday
The faces all stare but I am prepared
Even though people are staring at me, I am ready
I look into nobody's faces
I don't make eye contact with anyone
You're seemingly dead and it's gone to your head
The thought of people watching you makes you feel lifeless and headstrong
You feel like everyone's watching
You feel like every pair of eyes is on you
Just ignore the smiles, their white, unturned smiles.
It's better to overlook the pretentious and phony smiles on their faces
Faces are what this world's about
The world revolves around the expressions and outlooks of people's faces
Call your friends and take them out
Invite your friends and hang out with them
And travel to exotic places
Explore foreign places
You look into nobody's faces
Do not make eye contact with anyone around you
When you take a stroll to escape the droll
When you go out to enjoy away from the boring routine
Breathe the fresh air, the flower in your hair
Inhale the clean air and bask in the fragrance of flowers on your head
And look into nobody's faces
Avoid making eye contact with anyone while enjoying your time
Oh, you see your girl, the only one in the world
You spot your beloved, the only significant one in your life
And you faint from pure intoxication
You get overwhelmed with an intense feeling of joy
Well, as you come to you see them laughing at you
When you get back to your senses, you encounter people laughing at you
So just look into nobody's faces
Make sure you maintain no eye contact with anyone around you
Swear to god!
I solemnly promise you
I look into nobody's faces
I ensure not to look anyone in the eye
Look into nobody's faces
Don't make eye contact with anyone around you
Just look into nobody's faces
Simply avoid looking people in their eyes
Look into nobody's faces
Making sure nobody can look into your eyes
Yeah, I look into nobody's faces
Yes, I make sure not to look anyone in the eye
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.