Voices
N.Y. Alliance Lyrics
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So many places
No words written on the page
Fantasy people
All of your problems
Why are you not letting them escape?
Are you lazy or afraid?
So many metaphors
Is that just the way it has to be?
Who understands you?
Your fantasy people?
How will they console you in your brain?
Tell me, are you lazy or afraid?
Do you have a dream or do your sheets just lay unmade?
The above lyrics from N.Y. Alliance's song "Voices" is about the struggle of a writer who has so much potential and resources but is unable to convey those ideas into words. The writer is surrounded by pens and papers but is unable to write anything on the blank pages. The lyrics suggest that the writer is struggling with their own problems and is unable to use their creativity to escape their reality. The writer's mind is filled with endless metaphors and ideas, but due to lack of sleep, they are unable to put these thoughts into words. They are also questioning if they are just lazy or afraid to express themselves through their writing.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of fantasy people being able to understand the writer's thoughts and emotions better than the people in their real life. The writer is seeking solace in their imagination and is unable to find anyone who truly understands them. The song ends with a question whether the writer has any dreams or they just lay unmade, reflecting the frustration of the writer to see their potential go unfulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
So many pens in
There are many opportunities and tools available.
So many places
There are many spaces to create and express yourself.
No words written on the page
Despite the abundance of resources, nothing has been produced yet.
Fantasy people
The characters and world that one has envisioned.
All of your problems
The personal issues and challenges one is facing.
Why are you not letting them escape?
Why haven't you used your imagination to create a narrative that reflects your experiences and emotions?
Are you lazy or afraid?
Is it a lack of motivation or fear that is holding you back?
So many metaphors
There are endless comparisons and symbols to use in creative work.
Not enough sleep
The toll of insomnia or staying awake to pursue one's vision.
Is that just the way it has to be?
Is it the norm to struggle and sacrifice for creativity?
Who understands you?
Who can relate to or appreciate your perspective?
Your fantasy people?
The characters one has created in their mind.
How will they console you in your brain?
How can they offer comfort or guidance within one's own thoughts?
Tell me, are you lazy or afraid?
The repeating question that challenges the individual to confront their hesitation.
Do you have a dream or do your sheets just lay unmade?
Is there a driving ambition that motivates you, or are you simply idle and unproductive?
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Written by: Noah Maydale
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