Been There Done That
Memphis May Fire Lyrics


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We are all guilty
But silence will not save our souls
We are becoming tired and weary
and our conscience is slowly growing old
Living by the reason of science
Never question what we are told
These words rise above my voice but I think you already know
Now let's get one thing straight I've been there
I've done that and I refuse to go back
Nothing you can do will change my mind
All trust me I've been there I've done that
And I refuse to go back
Nothing you can do will change my mind

Were all searching for something
so much greater than what we have
And these lies have nothing to offer us
A bigger meaning a better purpose
please trust me this is worth it
You don't have to be the person you were yesterday

Take your seats

Now please let me break the silence and say
What you've been waiting to hear
I have the answer I have the cure

I have the answer I have the answer I have the cure
I have the answer I have the cure
I have the answer I have the cure

I'll say it again and again
I have the cure
Everything is overly organized
But you seem strangely out of place
When will you realize the past can
not be erased (when will you realize)

Were all searching for something so much greater than what we have
And these lies have nothing to offer us
A bigger meaning a better purpose please trust me this is worth it
You don't have to be the person you were yesterday

I refuse to wash my hands of this
And forget what needs to be said




If life is all we are living for then kill me now
If life is all we are living for then kill me now

Overall Meaning

The song "Been There Done That" by Memphis May Fire is a reflection on the current state of society, where people are becoming increasingly complacent and unwilling to question the status quo. The lyrics express a sense of frustration with the way things are, and a desire to break free from this cycle of conformity.


The first verse of the song acknowledges that we are all guilty of this behavior, but simply remaining silent will not save our souls. This is followed by a call to question what we are told, rather than blindly accepting it as truth. The chorus is a defiant statement that the singer has already been down this road and refuses to go back, and that nothing can change their mind.


The second verse is a plea for people to search for something greater than what they already have, and to recognize that the lies they have been fed offer nothing of substance. The lyrics suggest that there is a bigger meaning and a better purpose to life, and that it is worth pursuing. The bridge features a repetition of the line "I have the answer, I have the cure", which could be interpreted as the singer offering themselves as a solution to the problem of societal complacency.


The final verse is a rejection of the idea that life is only worth living for its own sake. The lyrics suggest a frustration with how "overly organized" everything is, and a desire to break free from this constraint. The singer closes by stating that they refuse to wash their hands of the issue and forget about what needs to be said, and that if life is truly all we are living for, they would rather be dead.


Line by Line Meaning

We are all guilty
We all have our own faults and have made mistakes


But silence will not save our souls
We shouldn't keep quiet about our mistakes in hopes of saving ourselves spiritually


We are becoming tired and weary
Our constant desire for more is draining us


and our conscience is slowly growing old
Our guilt over our misdeeds is becoming less and less of a burden


Living by the reason of science
We're living our lives solely based on scientific evidence


Never question what we are told
We accept what we're told without question


These words rise above my voice but I think you already know
I feel like what I'm about to say is redundant since you already understand where I'm coming from


Now let's get one thing straight I've been there
I'm not just speaking on theory, I've lived through what I'm saying


I've done that and I refuse to go back
Through my own experience, I've learned my lesson and won't repeat the same mistakes


Nothing you can do will change my mind
No matter what anyone else says, I firmly believe in what I know to be true


Were all searching for something
As humans, we all have a deep desire for something more than what we currently have


so much greater than what we have
We yearn for something bigger and more significant than our current reality


And these lies have nothing to offer us
Falsehoods and deception don't fulfill that desire or purpose in our lives


A bigger meaning a better purpose
We need something that will provide us with a sense of purpose and belonging


please trust me this is worth it
I know that what I'm proposing will be worth the effort and challenges


You don't have to be the person you were yesterday
We can always grow and improve ourselves


Take your seats
This is the moment to listen and learn


Now please let me break the silence and say
It's time for me to speak up


What you've been waiting to hear
I'm finally going to address what everyone's been wanting to discuss


I have the answer I have the cure
I know what the solution to our problems is


I'll say it again and again
I'll reiterate as many times as necessary to have everyone understand


Everything is overly organized
Our lives are too structured and lacking spontaneity


But you seem strangely out of place
You don't fit into the routine of life that we've built


When will you realize the past can not be erased (when will you realize)
We can't change or ignore the past, we can only learn from it


I refuse to wash my hands of this
I won't ignore this problem or pretend it doesn't exist


And forget what needs to be said
I won't avoid discussing what we need to address


If life is all we are living for then kill me now
If the point of our existence is solely to go through the motions of life without purpose, then what's the point?




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