Trick
L´Arc~En~Ciel Lyrics
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No sympathy boys trick you
No sympathy boys watch you
No sympathy boys wake up
*You only stand motionless
You are making a breaking smile
You try to stay in your shell, but
You know, it's meaningless
#Test yourself you will know you will know
You are incapacity
#Repeat
Without hesitation, boys test you
Without hesitation, boys trick you
Without hesitation, boys watch you
Without hesitation, boys wake up
*Repeat
#2 times repeat
$boys, boys test you
Boys, boys trick you
Boys, boys watch you
Boys, boys wake up
$repeat
*2 times repeat
#2 times repeat
The lyrics for L'Arc~En~Ciel's song Trick convey a sense of mistrust and caution towards others. The repeated refrain of "No sympathy boys" warns the listener that those around them are not to be trusted, and that they need to be on their guard at all times. The lines "You only stand motionless / You are making a breaking smile" suggest that the listener is paralyzed with fear, and putting on a façade to hide their true emotions. Despite trying to retreat into their own shell, the listener knows that this is ultimately pointless. The lines "Test yourself you will know you will know / You are incapacity" suggest that the only way to truly understand one's own limitations and strengths is by facing challenges head-on.
Overall, the lyrics of Trick convey a sense of empowerment through caution. By being vigilant and testing oneself, the listener can overcome any obstacles placed in their way. This message is reinforced through the repetition of several key phrases, such as "No sympathy boys" and "Boys, boys test you". The use of the word "boys" suggests that the mistrustful attitude described in the lyrics is specific to men, and may be a commentary on the singer's personal experiences with toxic masculinity.
Line by Line Meaning
No sympathy boys test you
The boys do not show sympathy towards you when they test your abilities
No sympathy boys trick you
The boys do not sympathize with you when they deceive you
No sympathy boys watch you
The boys do not show sympathy towards you when they observe you
No sympathy boys wake up
The boys do not show sympathy towards you when they wake you up to reality
You only stand motionless
You are unable to take any action or move forward
You are making a breaking smile
You are forcing a smile despite feeling broken or hurt inside
You try to stay in your shell, but
You attempt to hide your vulnerability, but it is impossible to do so indefinitely
You know, it's meaningless
You are aware that your efforts are futile and meaningless
Test yourself you will know you will know
If you test yourself, you will discover what you are capable of
You are incapacity
You feel incapable and lacking in ability
Without hesitation, boys test you
The boys test you without any hesitation or delay
Without hesitation, boys trick you
The boys deceive you without any hesitation or delay
Without hesitation, boys watch you
The boys observe you without any hesitation or delay
Without hesitation, boys wake up
The boys wake you up to reality without any hesitation or delay
Boys, boys test you
The boys continue to test you persistently
Boys, boys trick you
The boys continue to deceive you persistently
Boys, boys watch you
The boys continue to observe you persistently
Boys, boys wake up
The boys continue to wake you up to reality persistently
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.