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Theater
Middle Brother Lyrics
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It was just silence after we prayed
Well, I learned my lesson, well, soul dear played on
Just let it ring out until you are gone
Well, this life won't tell you nothing
Nothing but lies
Well, this life won't tell you nothing
Beyond waiting, with your sister and friends
I guess if I saw no one else, I am jealous of him
Well, I know a jury, said you committed no crime
The last time I saw you, oh, damn it, you were mine
Well, this life won't tell you nothing
Nothing but lies
No, this life won't tell you nothing
Nothing but lies
And all that is taken, and all that is gone
Well, I stay myself, no matter how long
Well, this life won't tell you nothing
Nothing but lies
No, this life won't tell you nothing
Nothing but lies
No, this life won't tell you nothing
Nothing but lies
Well, this life won't tell you nothing
Nothing but lies
The opening line of Middle Brother's song "Theater" immediately sets a melancholic and reflective tone. The singer is in the theater, but nobody else came, leaving him alone with his thoughts. The following line reveals that the singer prayed, possibly indicating that he or she was seeking guidance or solace in the midst of a difficult situation. Despite the lack of company, the singer learns his or her lesson and continues to play until the end, an act of perseverance in the face of adversity.
The second verse shifts to a specific memory of waiting with the singer's sister and friends, feeling jealous of an unknown entity. The following line reveals that there was some sort of legal trouble involving the singer or someone close to them, but they were exonerated. The final line of the verse is a heartbreaking confession that the last time the singer saw the person in question, they were still together.
The chorus repeats the assertion that life won't tell you anything but lies, emphasizing the theme of disillusionment and deceit. The final verse drives home a sense of loss and acceptance. The singer recognizes that everything they've lost and everything that has been taken from them, but vows to stay true to themselves regardless of the hardships they face.
Overall, "Theater" is a haunting and introspective reflection on life's uncertainties and betrayals. The singer's honesty and vulnerability make the song relatable, and the sparse arrangement only adds to the intimacy of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I went to the theater but nobody came
Even though I went to the theater, nobody else showed up to watch the show.
It was just silence after we prayed
After we prayed, there was only a silence as no answer came our way.
Well, I learned my lesson, well, soul dear played on
After my experience, I learned my lesson and decided to let my soul express itself freely, despite the circumstances.
Just let it ring out until you are gone
Keep living your life and expressing yourself even if nobody seems to be listening.
Beyond waiting, with your sister and friends
While I was waiting with your sister and friends, I realized that I was jealous of him if I didn't see anyone else at the same time.
I guess if I saw no one else, I am jealous of him
I realized that I was envious of him in the circumstance that nobody else is around.
Well, I know a jury, said you committed no crime
I was informed that you were not guilty by a jury for a crime they had accused you of.
The last time I saw you, oh, damn it, you were mine
I regret the last time I saw you because, at that time, you were still mine.
And all that is taken, and all that is gone
Everything that is lost and left behind.
Well, I stay myself, no matter how long
Regardless of how much time passes, I remain true to myself.
No, this life won't tell you nothing Nothing but lies
Life is often deceiving and won't always tell you the truth behind things.
Well, this life won't tell you nothing Nothing but lies
In life, you cannot always trust what goes on around you, as it may be misleading.
No, this life won't tell you nothing Nothing but lies
Life is filled with deception, as nothing can be trusted to be true.
Well, this life won't tell you nothing Nothing but lies
Life is often a series of events that are misconstrued, and won't always be transparent with you.
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Written by: MATTHEW VASQUEZ
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