Giant
Linn Brikell Lyrics

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Rich bored kids, pissing away fortunes
They′ll be on their skids
Mothers will be tortured
And their dads on pills full of disappointment
'Cause they got no skills
Can′t fix shit
But it'll be okay
When all the money's gone away

And they′ll be free
When they′re reckless just like me
When they're reckless just like you
You′ve be stuck inside a dream
The one where you lose all your teeth
And you're in school without your clothes on (clothes on)
But you′ll be okay
Everyone I know has go their debt to pay
Sell your soul to make it
That's the modern way
Are you reckless just like me?
Are you ready?
Oblivion, is coming on
Oblivion, is coming on
Nothing′s real
I really mean it that's the way I feel
You see right through it
'Cause you′re just like me
The greatest magic trick you′ve ever seen
Come on and disappear
Oblivion
And the uncertainty will come along
Oblivion
And the uncertainty will come along
Oblivion
And the uncertainty will come along
Oblivion
And the uncertainty will come along

You can get there with me
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Overall Meaning

Linn Brikell's song Giant is a reflection on the lives of rich, bored, and reckless youth. The opening lines describe the recklessness of rich kids who waste their fortunes, only to find themselves on their skids. The parents of these kids will be tortured as a result of their children's behaviour, and the dads will be filled with disappointment because their children lack skills and cannot fix anything. Linn Brikell contrasts this with the freedom that comes from living recklessly. The song acknowledges the fact that when all the money is gone, and life is uncertain, you can still be okay, everyone has debts to pay, and you have to sell your soul to make it in the modern world.

The chorus talks about oblivion, a state of being forgotten, and the uncertainty that comes along with it. Linn Brikell claims that nothing is real, and that the greatest magic trick is to disappear, to fade away into oblivion. The song ends on an optimistic note, with the singer inviting the listener to join her state of oblivion, where they will be free from the burdens of life.

Overall, the song Giant is a commentary on the excesses and recklessness of youth and the uncertainty of life. The song urges the listener to embrace the unknown, to let go of their fears, and to live free with reckless abandon.

Line by Line Meaning

Rich bored kids, pissing away fortunes
Wealthy and unproductive young people are wasting their financial inheritance

They'll be on their skids
Their financial problems will catch up with them

Mothers will be tortured
Their parents will be emotionally affected

And their dads on pills full of disappointment
Their fathers will resort to medication to cope with their disappointments

'Cause they got no skills
They lack necessary life skills

Can't fix shit
They are incapable of solving basic problems

But it'll be okay
Despite their issues, they will survive

When all the money's gone away
Their wealth will eventually diminish

And they'll be free
They will be liberated from the burden of extreme wealth

When they're reckless just like me
They will feel most alive when they are careless and spontaneous

When they're reckless just like you
Others who exhibit the same reckless behavior will have a shared experience

You've been stuck inside a dream
You have been confined to an idealistic, impractical mindset

The one where you lose all your teeth
A fear of losing one's power or status is constantly looming

And you're in school without your clothes on (clothes on)
You feel exposed and insecure in a place of learning, where you are meant to feel confident and empowered

But you'll be okay
Despite these anxieties, you will survive

Everyone I know has got their debt to pay
We are all struggling with responsibilities and financial obligations

Sell your soul to make it
The only way to succeed in modern society is to make sacrifices and compromises

That's the modern way
This is the unfortunate reality of contemporary living

Are you reckless just like me?
Do you share my same impulsive behavior?

Are you ready?
Can you handle what's to come?

Oblivion, is coming on
A sense of finality or loss is approaching

Nothing's real
The world is constructed and artificial

I really mean it that's the way I feel
These sentiments hold true to my core

You see right through it
You understand that the world's facade is transparent

'Cause you're just like me
We share the same perspective

The greatest magic trick you've ever seen
The greatest illusion is that the world is solid and unchanging