House of Cards
Kezia Gill Lyrics
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A moment of your time
Did you see me coming
Did I catch your eye
And after I have left you
Well, I′ll be on your mind
First impressions are essential
As I stand out in the spotlight
I turn to face the room
And say altough you weren't expecting me
I hope you′ll wonder where I've been
Well there's one chance to impress
At the circume of the strength
Convincing them you′re different
When inside we′re all the same
And dealing like it's business
When the truth is
It′s really all a game
We built it up
We build it to the stars
What will it stay
My house of cards
Cause just one slip
And it will fall
My house of cards
Stood nothing at all
Well will I go to distance
Will I make the brake
With people out to judge me
Will I shine or will I fade
When ideals of tomorrow
Were chosen yesterday
Well there's one chance to impress
At the circume of the strength
Convincing them you′re different
When inside we're all the same
And dealing like it′s business
When the truth is
It's really all a game
We built it up
We build it to the stars
What will it stay
My house of cards
Cause just one slip
And it will fall
My house of cards
Stood nothing at all
We built it up (we built it up)
We build it to the stars
What will it stay
My house of cards
Cause just one slip
And it will fall
My house of cards
Stood nothing at all
The song "House of Cards" by Kezia Gill takes a deep dive into the concept of first impressions and the lengths one goes to maintain a facade of perfection, afraid of being vulnerable or judged. The song is about the pressure to maintain an image when faced with different circumstances, and how the fear of being exposed, the fear of failure, can become overwhelming.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, setting up the idea of making a grand entrance and appearing confident, but ultimately feeling uncertain about the outcome. The second verse acknowledges the underlying pressure to maintain the façade and pretending to be someone else entirely. The chorus suggests the vulnerability associated with maintaining this façade and the fear that it could all come crashing down in a moment.
The house of cards is a metaphor for the idea of oneself being built up by external forces, accumulating a sense of identity, only to have it all crumble down. The song reflects the idea that we all build a version of ourselves based on what we want the world to see, but in reality, we are just like everyone else. It encourages the listener to think about the importance of being true to oneself and not being too afraid to let the world in.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I have your attention
I need you to focus on me for a moment
A moment of your time
I won't take long, I just need a brief moment from you
Did you see me coming
Did I catch your attention before I arrived in front of you?
Did I catch your eye
Did I make an impression on you or stand out in some way?
And after I have left you
Once I walk away from you
Well, I'll be on your mind
You will remember me or think about me later
First impressions are essential
The way you perceive someone when you first meet them is very important
Second changes rarely come
If someone doesn't make a good first impression, they might not get another opportunity
As I stand out in the spotlight
As I am in a prominent or exposed position
I turn to face the room
I want to make sure everyone sees me and knows I am here
And say although you weren't expecting me
I acknowledge that you might not have been anticipating my arrival
I hope you'll wonder where I've been
I want to leave an impression and make you curious about me
Well there's one chance to impress
You only get one opportunity to make a good impression
At the cusp of the strength
At a critical moment or turning point
Convincing them you're different
Trying to make people see that you are unique or special
When inside we're all the same
Despite our differences, we are all human and share similar emotions and experiences
And dealing like it's business
Approaching a situation or interaction in a professional or strategic manner
When the truth is, it's really all a game
Even though we present ourselves seriously, life is ultimately unpredictable and uncertain
We built it up
We constructed something carefully and intentionally
We build it to the stars
We put in a lot of effort to create something impressive and ambitious
What will it stay
Will it withstand difficult circumstances and remain strong?
My house of cards
A metaphorical reference to something that is fragile and vulnerable to collapse
Cause just one slip
One small mistake or misstep could cause everything to fall apart
And it will fall
It will break down and become ruined
Will I go the distance
Will I be able to endure and continue despite challenges and obstacles?
Will I make the break
Will I be successful and achieve my goals?
With people out to judge me
With others observing and evaluating my actions and performance
Will I shine or will I fade
Will I stand out and succeed, or will I blend in and fail?
When ideals of tomorrow
When we aspire to future goals and aspirations
Were chosen yesterday
When we make decisions and set our course based on past experiences and knowledge
We built it up (we built it up)
We worked hard to create something meaningful and important
We build it to the stars
We set our sights high and aimed for something that seemed impossible
What will it stay
Will it endure and continue to be successful?
My house of cards
A fragile and precarious construction that could fall apart at any moment
Cause just one slip
One small mistake could ruin everything
And it will fall
It will break down and disintegrate
Stood nothing at all
After all the effort and work put into it, it turned out to be worthless and pointless
Contributed by Charlotte J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.