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More Than What I Am
Mankind Is Obsolete Lyrics
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Waiting with my pen
Trying to continue
And the words that won't come out
Find their way into my head
As the visions I see
When I close my eyes to dream
'Cause I can't be more than what I am
How can I rise from this life that I'm in
'Cause I can't be more than what I am
How many hours have I laid here
Trying to forget
The world that still continues
And each moment that slipped
From my life into a dream
Takes me further away
From the me that I have seen
I can't fly and I can't begin
'Cause I can't be more than what I am
How can I rise from this life that I'm in
'Cause I can't be more than what I am
Give me truth and life with meaning
Give me true words that I believe, that I believe
I can't fly and I can't begin
'Cause I can't be more than what I am
How can I rise from this life that I'm in
'Cause I can't be more than what I am
The lyrics of Mankind Is Obsolete's song "More Than What I Am" depict feelings of hopelessness and frustration towards one's identity and purpose in life. The opening lines describe the struggle of an artist to come up with new ideas and inspiration, and the feeling of being stuck in a creative rut. The following lines express the desire to transcend oneself and reach higher levels of existence, but being limited by one's own abilities and circumstances. The repetition of the phrase "I can't be more than what I am" highlights the sense of imprisonment and inability to break free from one's own limitations.
The second verse continues with the theme of disillusionment and regret, as the singer reflects on the time wasted and opportunities missed in their life. The dream-like state in which they recall these memories illustrates the longing for an escape from reality and a search for more meaning and purpose. The final lines, "Give me truth and life with meaning / Give me true words that I believe", express the hope for a true connection with oneself and the world, and a desire to find a purpose that is bigger than oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times have I sat here
Reflecting on the numerous times I have found myself in this same situation
Waiting with my pen
Sitting idle with my pen, awaiting inspiration
Trying to continue
Struggling to move forward with the task at hand
And the words that won't come out
Being faced with writer's block and unable to articulate my thoughts
Find their way into my head
The unexpressed sentiments invade my mind and consume my thoughts
As the visions I see
The unshared thoughts manifest as vivid images in my mind
When I close my eyes to dream
Even in my subconscious state, I cannot escape it
I can't fly and I can't begin
I'm unable to progress and accomplish my goals or aspirations
'Cause I can't be more than what I am
I'm confined by the limitations of my current self
How can I rise from this life that I'm in
I'm struggling to break free from the monotony of my current existence
How many hours have I laid here
Contemplating how long I've been stuck in this cycle of unproductivity
Trying to forget
Attempting to erase the memories of missed opportunities and past failures
The world that still continues
While I remain stagnant, the world keeps moving and evolving
And each moment that slipped
Realizing that time has passed by swiftly, and moments have been lost irretrievably
From my life into a dream
Moments that seemed tangible have become figments of my imagination
Takes me further away
I feel like I'm regressing, rather than progressing
From the me that I have seen
The vision of the better version of myself seems to be slipping away
Give me truth and life with meaning
Yearning for a life that's not superficial, but one that is significant and purposeful
Give me true words that I believe, that I believe
Longing for authenticity, and words that resonate with my core beliefs
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