thanks
Misc. Friend Lyrics
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Over time I changed from dust into the air your breathe
I heard a voice that begged "Please come home"
And I said "No, thank you"
I am the sentry in the back, I let you take the lead
I am the eyes and ears of truth, watch what you say to me
Son of the world, I made your middle name Nothing
It says what you are to me
Once a snare, turned to a noose
Most of the time I keep the lion in line
Except for when I think of you
I am the scribe, I sit inside and take the landscape in
My pen spews only truth, don’t even question it
And I recall what a sweet offer
Then I wrote "No, thank you"
Calculate currents and I welcome the windows down
Once a snare, turned to a noose
Most of the time I keep the lion in line
Except for when I think of you
I never tried to dodge collision or catastrophe
I only tried to do the best with what would come to me
I never thought that I could feel so small…
Until I walked away from you
Calculate currents and welcome the windows down
While I fucking hang from a noose
Most of the time I keep the lion in line
Except for when I think of you
The lyrics of "Thanks" by Misc. Friend present themes of self-discovery, growth, and loss. The opening line "I am the bits from when the bomb went off inside of me" suggests the aftermath of a personal explosion, perhaps a traumatic experience, and how the singer has transformed into something bigger than just mere debris. As the song progresses, we see the singer struggle with conflicting emotions towards someone they once cared for deeply. The line, "Son of the world, I made your middle name Nothing, it says what you are to me" shows how this person has been stripped of their significance and how they no longer fit in the singer's life. The chorus "Calculate currents and I welcome the windows down, once a snare turned into a noose, most of the time I keep the lion in line except for when I think of you" speaks to their desire for freedom from this person's influence and the constant reminder of their absence.
The verses further explore the singer's identity, roles they play in life, and how they perceive themselves. "I am the sentry in the back, I let you take the lead" suggests their tendency to be passive and follow rather than lead, while "I am the scribe, I sit inside and take the landscape in, my pen spews only truth" highlights their introspective nature and commitment to honesty. The bridge "I never tried to dodge collision or catastrophe, I only tried to do the best with what would come to me, I never thought that I could feel so small… until I walked away from you" shows how walking away from this person has forced them to reassess their life choices and their place in the world.
Overall, "Thanks" is a heartfelt and poignant reflection on the complexities of human relationships, and how they shape our identities and paths in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the bits from when the bomb went off inside of me
I am a collection of pieces left after a traumatic event in my life.
Over time I changed from dust into the air your breathe
I evolved and transformed into something vital and necessary for someone.
I heard a voice that begged "Please come home"
I received a plea to come back to a place or person I left behind.
And I said "No, thank you"
I declined the offer to return to that place or person.
I am the sentry in the back, I let you take the lead
I am the protector who allows someone else to be the decision maker.
I am the eyes and ears of truth, watch what you say to me
I am the one who perceives the truth, so be honest when you speak to me.
Son of the world, I made your middle name Nothing
I labeled you as insignificant because of your actions.
It says what you are to me
The label I gave you reflects my perception of you.
Calculate currents and I welcome the windows down
I embrace change and am ready for new experiences.
Once a snare, turned to a noose
A trap that trapped others is now trapping me.
Most of the time I keep the lion in line
Most of the time, I control my wild side.
Except for when I think of you
But when I think of you, I cannot control my emotions.
I am the scribe, I sit inside and take the landscape in
I observe and record what's happening around me.
My pen spews only truth, don’t even question it
I only write what is true, and it cannot be challenged.
And I recall what a sweet offer
I remember an attractive proposal.
Then I wrote "No, thank you"
But I declined the proposal.
I never tried to dodge collision or catastrophe
I never avoided conflicts or disasters in my life.
I only tried to do the best with what would come to me
I did my best with what I had, no matter what the situation was.
I never thought that I could feel so small…
I never expected to feel so insignificant and powerless.
Until I walked away from you
Until I left you behind.
While I fucking hang from a noose
While I suffer the consequences of my actions.
Most of the time I keep the lion in line
Most of the time, I control my wild side.
Except for when I think of you
But when I think of you, I cannot control my emotions.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Michal Comite
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jorge Rodríguez
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Sveta45851
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LT _
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Lantern of Diogenes
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Illandrei Delorpha
Thank you so much. This was really interesting. From the consumer perspective I had no idea what making a video entails. Continuing with the technical side of things, I would really appreciate some indepth information about running mods. Collab with someone(s) if you don't feel you can explain it well enough. I use Vortex but there are so many interesting looking mods not supported.
Inaka
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Andre Gordon
You are so wonderful, one the best channel finds ever in my life.
PS: I actually like the DA;I footage , mostly of the Fade library, it makes me kinda actually feel like im learning in there
Lisa Sarina
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