Hugs and Kisses,
Jeremy
Backseat
My Pal Trigger Lyrics
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My cynicism is but a symptom
The nature of this state unnatural
Relinquish this debt, give back what we've taken
Makes the future seem more important
What good are boxes of memories
And nations of back seat drivers?
It's time to stand up
And put down our differences
Tomorrow is our own so let's make it
Destroyed by the laws that protect me
Sorry you've grown to resent me
I drink from this cup, half empty
I'm suspended
The lyrics of My Pal Trigger's song "Backseat" hint at a person who is feeling overwhelmed and tired of their life. The lyricist seems to be asking for their life back, stating that they never requested it in the first place. The line "My cynicism is but a symptom" suggests that the person's pessimistic outlook on life is a result of their circumstances, rather than a natural personality trait. The following line "The nature of this state unnatural" implies that the person feels boxed in and constrained by their current situation. They want to be free of the debt they owe and have the things that were taken from them returned.
The lyrics continue, highlighting the importance of moving forward and focusing on the future. The line "Something about the past makes the future seem more important" suggests that dwelling on the past will only hold a person back from achieving their goals. The lyricist questions the usefulness of memories and the opinions of others, comparing them to boxes and backseat drivers respectively. They encourage people to put their differences aside and work together to make a better tomorrow.
The final lines of the song reveal a vulnerable side to the lyricist. They suggest that the person singing has been through a lot and that they have been hurt by the laws that should have protected them. This is followed by an apology to those who may have grown to resent them. The final line "I'm suspended" leaves the listener with the impression that the person singing is stuck in their current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Take back this life i have not requested
I didn't ask to be brought into this world, so why am I stuck here struggling to survive?
My cynicism is but a symptom
My negative attitude is a result of the difficult experiences I've had, it's not my natural state.
The nature of this state unnatural
The current state of the world is not how things should be, it's a far cry from what's natural.
Relinquish this debt, give back what we've taken
The world owes me, and others like me, reparations for all that we've been denied and taken.
Something about the past
Makes the future seem more important
Reflecting on the past makes me realize that we need to change things in the present if we want a better future.
What good are boxes of memories
And nations of back seat drivers?
Nostalgia and armchair activism won't do anything to improve our current situation.
It's time to stand up
And put down our differences
We need to come together and fight for what's right, regardless of our personal disagreements.
Tomorrow is our own so let's make it
We have the power to shape our own future, so let's use it to create a better world.
Destroyed by the laws that protect me
The same system that's supposed to be helping me is actually causing harm.
Sorry you've grown to resent me
I regret that my struggle for justice has made others turn against me.
I drink from this cup, half empty
I'm not optimistic about the future, but I'm not giving up either.
I'm suspended
I feel stuck, unable to move forward until things change.
Contributed by Savannah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.