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Son of a mother
You're the son of a father
You look inside you
You look inside me

Come on and search
Search deep inside
You put it together
And you pull it apart




You're lapsing cultures
You don't remember

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Minutemen's song "Search" are a call for introspection and self-awareness. The opening lines "Son of a mother, You're the son of a father" suggest a reflection on one's roots, family and upbringing. The following lines "You look inside you, You look inside me" imply a search for understanding oneself and others. The chorus "Come on and search, Search deep inside" reinforces the idea of active exploration and self-discovery.


The next two lines "You put it together, And you pull it apart" can be interpreted as a reference to the process of analyzing and deconstructing societal norms and structures. The last line "You're lapsing cultures, You don't remember" can be seen as a lamentation for the loss of cultural memory and traditions.


Overall, the song encourages listeners to engage in critical self-reflection and cultural examination.


Line by Line Meaning

Son of a mother
You were born of a woman


You're the son of a father
You are the offspring of a male parent


You look inside you
You explore your inner self


You look inside me
You examine me closely


Come on and search
Go ahead and seek


Search deep inside
Probe deeply within yourself


You put it together
You assemble the pieces


And you pull it apart
And then you disassemble them again


You're lapsing cultures
You're forgetting your heritage


You don't remember
You can't recall




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANS PETER BAUMANN, CHRISTOPH FRANKE, EDGAR WILLMAR FROESE

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