Jekyll and Hyde
Jonathan Thulin feat. Rapture Ruckus Lyrics
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Older than the oldest tradition
One side of me says stop so you don't blow
The other side says what would I stop for
Opposite as the day and night
As different as the sun and moon is
This is the reality of my duality
This we needs to become a me
Because I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud 'cause you see there's two of me, two of me
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
I am conflicted can't let this fate rule
I'm doing stupid things like a fool
All this time I have wasted
It's time for me to face all my faces
Opposite as the day and night
As different as the sun and moon is
This is the reality of my duality
This we needs to become a me
Because I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud 'cause you see there's two of me, two of me
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
So many voices inside of my head
And they're telling me to go
Some are saying take it fast
Some are saying take it slow
Drivin' a windy road
Bipolar as I can go
I tried to keep it straight
But ended up into a hole
All I ever wanted to be was me
Now I know not who I am
One day I'm Lex Luthor
The next I think I'm Superman
I was walkin' on the water
Now I'm sinkin' in the sand
Dang, I thought I was innocent
But there is blood all on my hands
Opposite as the day and night
As different as the sun and moon is
This is the reality of my duality
This we needs to become a me
Because I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud 'cause you see there's two of me, two of me
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
This we needs to become a me
The song "Jekyll and Hyde" by Jonathan Thulin feat. Rapture Ruckus is a powerful meditation on the duality of human nature. The lyrics describe the struggle of having conflicting thoughts and feelings that pull a person in different directions. The singer acknowledges that this is a common experience, older than tradition itself, and that he is not immune to it. On one hand, he knows there are good reasons to put a stop to whatever he's doing in order to avoid negative consequences. On the other hand, there's a part of him that doesn't want to stop because it wants to indulge in what he's doing.
The chorus, which repeats 'Jekyll and Hyde' throughout the song, creates a contrast between the two sides of the singer's personality, with one side representing the good and the other representing the bad. It's like the famous characters in the book by Robert Louis Stevenson, where Dr. Jekyll is good and Mr. Hyde is bad. The singer is "conflicted", "bipolar", and "fraudulent" because he can't reconcile these opposing forces within himself. The song encourages the singer to work towards unity, towards allowing the separate parts of himself to become one. It's only then that he will be able to address his fears and regain control of his life.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's just the human condition
Understanding the reality of being human
Older than the oldest tradition
A condition that has been there for ages
One side of me says stop so you don't blow
A part of the self warns not to act hastily
The other side says what would I stop for
But the other part questions the reason to stop
Opposite as the day and night
Two contrasting sides of one's personality
As different as the sun and moon is
Unlike as the two most opposite things can be
This is the reality of my duality
Acknowledging the existence of the two contrasting personalities
This we needs to become a me
The two personalities need to unite
Because I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
Feeling fake and not true to oneself
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
Referencing the classic fictional character of Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Using the character as a metaphor for the two personalities
I am conflicted can't let this fate rule
Feeling torn and not wanting one's fate to be determined by the two personalities
I'm doing stupid things like a fool
Behaving recklessly because of the conflict within oneself
All this time I have wasted
Realizing the time lost due to the internal conflict
It's time for me to face all my faces
Understanding and confronting both the personalities
So many voices inside of my head
Hearing multiple conflicting thoughts
And they're telling me to go
Feeling the pressure to make a decision
Some are saying take it fast
One part of the self wants to act quickly
Some are saying take it slow
While the other part wants to be cautious
Drivin' a windy road
Navigating a path full of twists and turns
Bipolar as I can go
Describing the severity of the internal conflict
I tried to keep it straight
Attempting to make a clear decision
But ended up into a hole
Falling into trouble because of indecisiveness
All I ever wanted to be was me
Seeking authenticity
Now I know not who I am
Feeling lost and confused
One day I'm Lex Luthor
In one moment feeling like a villain
The next I think I'm Superman
And in another moment feeling like a hero
I was walkin' on the water
Referencing a biblical story about defying the laws of nature
Now I'm sinkin' in the sand
But now feeling like everything is going wrong
Dang, I thought I was innocent
Believing oneself to be pure and blameless
But there is blood all on my hands
Realizing the negative consequences of one's actions
This we needs to become a me
Reaffirmation of the need to unite the two personalities
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
Reiteration of the two personalities through the metaphor of Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Continuing the metaphor
Writer(s): David Morgan Thulin, Andreas Moss, Emily Irene Fertig, Bradley William Dring
Contributed by Matthew O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anachronist420
Don't mind me, just putting the lyrics here-
I know it's just the human condition
Older than the oldest tradition
One side of me says, "stop so you don't blow"
The other side says, "what would I stop for?"
Opposite as the day and night
As different as the sun and moon is
This is the reality of my duality
This we needs to become a me
Because I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud 'cause you see there's two of me, two of me
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
I am conflicted can't let this fate rule
I'm doing stupid things like a fool
All this time I have wasted
It's time for me to face all my faces
Opposite as the day and night
As different as the sun and moon is
This is the reality of my duality
This we needs to become a me
Because I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud 'cause you see there's two of me, two of me
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
So many voices inside of my head
And they're telling me to go
Some are saying take it fast
Some are saying take it slow
Drivin' a windy road
Bipolar as I can go
I tried to keep it straight
But ended up into a hole
All I ever wanted to be was me
Now I know not who I am
One day I'm Lex Luthor
The next I think I'm Superman
I was walkin' on the water
Now I'm sinkin' in the sand
Dang, I thought I was innocent
But there is blood all on my hands
Opposite as the day and night
As different as the sun and moon is
This is the reality of my duality
This we needs to become a me
Because I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud, I'm an imposter
I'm a fraud 'cause you see there's two of me, two of me
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll, Jekyll and Hyde
That's what my name is
This we needs to become a me
@scytherind8928
"It's time for me to face all my faces"
Brilliance
@Buried_Blu
Agreed
@MullerEditz
Me reading this as it said it lol.
@pidevik2916
@@MullerEditz wait same XD
@MullerEditz
@@pidevik2916 lol
@hannahdenton3839
What
@NicksDomain101
This song is bomb lol deserves a lot more popularity
@emilywilkins6192
Definitely this is amazing
@Ozymos
it did
@placefeature5329
It is so good!! Jesus I loves you and he loved you enough to WILLINGLY die for you