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Purple
MandoPony Lyrics
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Or, a nightmare
But I'm awake
And, I'm doing things but
I'm not meaning to do them
And even though it's a nightmare
I feel happy inside
That you may think are crazy
A little different from the rest
I get my pleasure from the pain
I've got some ghosts who follow me
That you may think I'm crazy
But in the night I know
I feel alright
I see spirits all around me
As I try to understand
What makes me do the things I do
To everyone around me
And I bet you never knew
That I could have regrets
For all the things that
Make you see red
But all I see is purple instead
I smile in the face of what's to come
We can try but we can't run
From the fate we bring upon ourselves
It's just a dream, it's just a dream
But that doesn't mean
My waking life is not a nightmare
I see spirits all around me
As I try to understand
What makes me do the things I do
To everyone around me
And I bet you never knew
I could have regrets
For all the things that
Make you see red
But all I see is purple instead
This is the end of me
They got the best of me (best of me...)
Now justice has been served
Oh well
Live and learn
I see spirits all around me
As I try to understand
What makes me do the things I do
To everyone around me
And I bet you never knew
I could have regrets
For all the things that
Make you see red
But all I see is purple instead
MandoPony's song 'Purple' is a complex exploration of the contradictions inherent in the human psyche. The lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped in a dream or a nightmare, where actions seem to happen without intention or control. This could be interpreted as representing the experience of mental illness or addiction, where one feels powerless to resist destructive impulses. Despite this, there is a sense of pleasure or happiness that comes from indulging in these actions. The line "I get my pleasure from the pain" suggests that the singer may be a masochist or have a self-destructive streak.
The next verse talks about the ghosts that follow the singer, possibly referring to their troubled past or mental demons. The imagery of seeing spirits all around them could be interpreted as a hallucination or a metaphorical representation of their inner turmoil. The singer acknowledges that others may see them as crazy, but they feel alright in their own skin. The chorus repeats the idea of seeing spirits and trying to understand the motivations behind their actions. The use of the word "regrets" indicates that the singer may be aware that their behaviour is harmful to others, but they can't seem to stop themselves. The line "But all I see is purple instead" is a reference to the colour of bruises, suggesting that the singer is drawn to pain and violence.
The final verse suggests that the singer has been caught and punished for their actions. The phrase "They got the best of me" could refer to law enforcement, or simply to the consequences of their actions catching up with them. Despite this, there is a sense of acceptance and learning from one's mistakes. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the sense of being trapped and unable to break free from one's own destructive tendencies.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes it feels like I'm in a dream
Life can feel surreal or overwhelming at times.
But I'm awake
Despite how it may feel, this is reality.
And, I'm doing things but I'm not meaning to do them
Actions can feel involuntary or uncontrollable.
And even though it's a nightmare I feel happy inside
Happiness can exist within struggles or difficulties.
I've done some things in my life that you may think are crazy
Past actions or experiences may seem unusual to others.
A little different from the rest, I get my pleasure from the pain
Happiness can stem from unconventional or unique sources.
I've got some ghosts who follow me, that you may think I'm crazy
Past traumas or experiences can leave an emotional mark on an individual.
But in the night I know I feel alright
Despite struggles, there can still be moments of peace or contentment.
I see spirits all around me as I try to understand
There can be a constant awareness or sensitivity to the environment.
What makes me do the things I do to everyone around me
Motivations or intentions may not always be clear or rational to others.
And I bet you never knew I could have regrets
Even if actions were once desired or necessary, there can be regret in hindsight.
For all the things that make you see red, but all I see is purple instead
Emotions or perceptions can differ greatly between individuals.
I smile in the face of what's to come, we can try but we can't run
There can be a sense of acceptance or resilience towards future challenges or unknowns.
From the fate we bring upon ourselves
Actions or decisions have consequences that shape our lives.
It's just a dream, it's just a dream
Sometimes reality can feel like a nightmare or fantasy.
But that doesn't mean my waking life is not a nightmare
The struggles or difficulties in reality can also feel overwhelming or uncontrollable.
This is the end of me, they got the best of me (best of me...)
There can be a feeling of defeat or loss towards a situation or relationship.
Now justice has been served oh well, live and learn
Lessons can be learned or growth can be found through difficult experiences.
Writer(s): Daniel Stein
Contributed by Aria W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.