Tolerance
Monsoonsiren Lyrics

The lyrics to Monsoonsiren's song Tolerance delve into the struggle of feeling unseen and insignificant when someone's gaze defines and validates one's existence. The first line "If your gaze defines me, I'll remain invisible" suggests that the singer feels as though their identity only exists in the perception of others. They are grappling with the idea that their worth and value as a person is dependent on how others view them rather than their own innate qualities. The repetition of "invisible" reinforces this idea and highlights the singer's feeling of being overlooked and unseen.

The following lines "Don't upbraid me, don't put up with me" reveal that the singer is tired of feeling like a burden or someone who is just being tolerated. They want to be accepted and loved for who they are without feeling like they are being endured. The next two lines "I'll take leave of my senses, just for you, I'm on my fucking knees" show how far the singer is willing to go to gain acceptance and validation from others. They are willing to sacrifice their own sense of self and self-worth to please someone else.

The final lines "If I wasn't a part of your blood, of your bloodline, would you love me the same? I need you, don't just tolerate me" express the singer's fear of not being loved unconditionally. They wonder if their connection to someone is solely based on blood or lineage or if that person truly loves them for who they are. At the end of the day, the singer is pleading for acceptance and love from others without feeling invisible or like they are being "put up with".