SNAKEOIL
Lüdo Lyrics
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Nobody can change on their own
You could be typecast as snake #1
But playing the victim is twice as much fun
You write your own lines, but your improv is shit
Would it kill you to stick to the script?
You ask for directions, but I don't see you going anywhere
You´re hard to replace, but you´re stuck in your ways
Time after time, we don´t believe it
Lie after lie, you´re disappearing
Tell me the truth and we´ll call it a truce
But I´m guessing you´ve made up your mind
I know it's hard to face the truth, nobody can change on their own
Nobody can change on their own
I can see it clear as day
I can see the time you waste away
I can see it clear as day
I can see the time you waste away
I can see it clear as day
I can see the time you waste away
I can see it clear as day
I can see the time you waste away
I can see it clear as day
I can see the time you waste
I can see it clear as day
I can see the time you waste
Answer me these riddles three and I will let you pass
When and why and where you´ll go to play your kind of jazz
I'm through with all the theater you´re playing with my dreams
Thirty-forty kilograms of high-inducing weed
We're regretting that we ever learned to see
Things for how they're meant to be
Cuz we cannot look away when it's clear as day
The lyrics of "SNAKEOIL" by Lüdo speak to the struggle of facing the truth and the difficulty in changing oneself. The first verse acknowledges the challenge of personal transformation, emphasizing that nobody can change on their own. The imagery of being typecast as "snake #1" suggests a negative perception of oneself, possibly alluding to deceit or manipulation. The line "playing the victim is twice as much fun" hints at the allure of self-pity and avoidance of responsibility.
The following lines criticize the lack of authenticity and accountability in the person being addressed. The mention of writing one's own lines but having poor improvisation skills suggests a facade or pretense in their actions. The plea to "stick to the script" highlights the desire for consistency and honesty. The frustration with the individual's lack of progress is palpable in lines like "You ask for directions, but I don't see you going anywhere." Despite acknowledging the person's value, the singer laments their stagnant behavior and hopes for a change.
The repeated refrain "I know it's hard to face the truth, nobody can change on their own" emphasizes the central theme of self-awareness and growth. The imagery of time wasted and the inability to escape from destructive patterns are highlighted through the lines "I can see it clear as day, I can see the time you waste away." The repetition of these phrases conveys a sense of urgency and concern for the person's well-being.
The final stanza introduces a sense of resolution and confrontation. The challenge to answer riddles and the mention of playing jazz symbolize the complexity and unpredictability of life choices. The disillusionment with false appearances and the regret of seeing things as they truly are suggest a disillusionment with illusions and a call for honesty. The closing lines "Cuz we cannot look away when it's clear as day" underline the inevitability of facing the truth and the necessity of confronting one's own realities.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's hard to face the truth, nobody can change on their own
It's difficult to acknowledge reality, as personal transformation requires external support
You could be typecast as snake #1
You may be perceived as deceitful or untrustworthy
But playing the victim is twice as much fun
However, adopting a victim mentality is more attractive
You write your own lines, but your improv is shit
You create your own narrative, but your spontaneity is lacking
Would it kill you to stick to the script?
Could you not deviate from the established plan?
You ask for directions, but I don't see you going anywhere
You seek guidance, yet fail to make progress
You´re hard to replace, but you´re stuck in your ways
You're irreplaceable, yet resistant to change
God how I hope you can change
I deeply desire your personal growth
Time after time, we don´t believe it
Repeatedly, we struggle to accept the truth
Lie after lie, you´re disappearing
Through deceitful behavior, you're distancing yourself
Tell me the truth and we´ll call it a truce
If you confess honestly, we can move past this conflict
But I´m guessing you´ve made up your mind
However, it seems you've already decided
I can see it clear as day
It is utterly evident to me
I can see the time you waste away
I notice the moments you fritter away
Answer me these riddles three and I will let you pass
Respond to my three questions, and I will grant you permission
When and why and where you´ll go to play your kind of jazz
Where and for what reason will you pursue your chosen path?
I'm through with all the theater you´re playing with my dreams
I'm tired of the dramatic performance you enact involving my aspirations
Thirty-forty kilograms of high-inducing weed
A substantial quantity of marijuana with psychoactive effects
We're regretting that we ever learned to see
We lament our ability to perceive reality
Things for how they're meant to be
Situations as they are supposed to unfold
Cuz we cannot look away when it's clear as day
As it's glaringly obvious, we cannot avert our gaze
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sebastian Barøy
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