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Special Treatment
Marching Band Lyrics
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And then so fast I cannot comprehend
The words you say are not original
But, still, I long for every story you'll tell
Been around in the whole wide world
And you're still young
Growing up in the sacred world
All the secrets you won't tell
Eat you inside out
Blind her with a made up smile
When it's something you can hide
Special treatment college girl
When asked, stay quiet
Cannot cope with the real
The real world cannot do
Special treatment college girl
Never grow up again
Cannot cope with the real
The real world cannot do
Between the lines, I hear a different sound
For once you try to say something profound
Special treatment college girl
When asked, stay quiet
Cannot cope with a real world
That I cannot do
Special treatment college
When asked, stay quiet girl
Cannot cope with the real
The real world cannot do
Special treatment college girl
Never grow up again
Cannot cope with the real
The real world cannot do
Special treatment college girl
Cannot hide anymore
Be one with the world
The world was there before
Special treatment college girl
When asked, stay quiet
Cannot cope with the real
The real world cannot do
The lyrics to "Special Treatment" by Marching Band describe a person who is hard to understand, both because they speak in a way that is sometimes too fast or too quiet, and because their words lack originality. Despite this, the singer is drawn to this person and longs for every story they tell. The song goes on to describe this person as having been around the world yet still young, growing up in a sheltered and secret world that they cannot escape from. The chorus describes this person as a "college girl" who cannot cope with the real world, hence requiring special treatment.
The second verse of the song takes a deeper dive into the inner turmoil of this person, with the lyrics suggesting that they have secrets they cannot share and that these secrets are causing them pain. The line "blind her with a made-up smile" suggests that this person is putting on a facade to hide their true feelings. The chorus repeats the message that the real world is too much for this person to handle and that they cannot grow up and cope with it.
The final lines of the song suggest a message of hope, with the idea that this person needs to "be one with the world" and realize that the world existed before them and will continue to exist.long after them. The lyrics to "Special Treatment" seem to be commenting on the struggles of growing up and facing the reality of the world outside of one's comfort zone.
Line by Line Meaning
You talk so quiet I cannot understand
Your communication style is perplexing as you speak softly to a point where I cannot make out your words.
And then so fast I cannot comprehend
Your communication style is also rushed, and that makes it challenging for me to follow and understand what you're saying.
The words you say are not original
Your speech isn't unique or distinctive as you seem to repeat stories, and your dialogue is not fascinating.
But, still, I long for every story you'll tell
Although your stories aren't compelling, I still look forward to hearing from you, and I'm always excited to listen to what you have to say.
Been around in the whole wide world
You've traveled far and wide, having been to different places in the world.
And you're still young
Despite having been around the world, you're still young and have a lot to experience and learn.
Growing up in the sacred world
You have grown up in an environment that is highly valued and protected.
Can't be undone
Your experience of growing up in this sacred world cannot be reversed or undone.
All the secrets you won't tell
You keep things to yourself and don't reveal everything to everyone.
Eat you inside out
The burden of keeping these secrets is overwhelming and is causing you emotional distress.
Blind her with a made-up smile
You put on a facade of happiness and contentment by forcing a smile, even when you're not genuinely happy.
When it's something you can hide
You only put on a show of happiness when the underlying issue is something you can conceal.
Special treatment college girl
You're someone who has been given special treatment or privileges, perhaps because of your status as a college student.
When asked, stay quiet
You prefer to stay silent rather than speak up when asked a question or asked to contribute to a conversation.
Cannot cope with the real
You struggle to deal with reality, preferring to hide behind a facade instead.
The real world cannot do
The challenges of the real world are too much for you, and you prefer to stay where you feel safe and protected.
Never grow up again
You long for a time when you didn't have to face the real world and wish you could stay in a more comforting space.
Between the lines, I hear a different sound
I perceive that there is hidden subtext to your words, and I sense that your true feelings are different than what you are expressing.
For once you try to say something profound
I sense that occasionally you try to say something meaningful or deep, which is out of character from your usual dialogue.
Cannot hide anymore
You are no longer able to keep your facade of happiness and contentment as reality has caught up with you.
Be one with the world
You need to embrace the real world and accept that it isn't always comfortable, so you can grow as an individual.
The world was there before
The real world has been around long before you and will continue to exist, whether you're comfortable with it or not.
Contributed by Hailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.