Lion
Netsayi Lyrics
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You wanna be cool but you always create such a fuss.
I follow my heart and you I'm dangerous.
But in life, you'll find the timid most prone to hide behind, the facades that make them look tough.
Did you make that offer just to take it away?
How could you invite us out to eat,
It's so sad it's got to be this way..
All I know is no-one will ever belive you're a lion
Because you just lost your pride.
Uh-uh..
You wanna help out, but you never have the time.
You're sensitive, but you can't read between the lines.
You say you don't like things, but you've got so many things,
And you're world is just so refined.
Don't be bitter, get that chip off your shoulder and tell me something..
Did you make that offer just to take it away?
How could you invite us out to eat,
Just to see if we could pay?
It's so sad it's got to be this way..
All I know is no-one will ever belive you're a lion
Because you just lost your pride. (x2)
Uh-uh..
The song "Lion" by Netsayi touches on the theme of false bravado and pretense. The lyrics begin by calling out someone who claims to be generous and cool but is actually always calculating the cost and creating unnecessary drama. The singer, on the other hand, follows her heart and is deemed dangerous for her authenticity. The chorus further emphasizes the message that no one will believe the individual is a lion because they have lost their pride.
The lyrics then dissect this duplicity further, highlighting various instances where this individual has made offers only to take them away or invited people to eat only to test them on payment. The overall tone of the song is one of disappointment and sadness that someone would feel the need to hide behind facades and the impact this has on relationships.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a call for authenticity and sincerity in relationships, as well as a warning against those who engage in pretense.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you're giving but you always count the cost.
Although you claim to be generous, you always make sure you benefit from it.
You wanna be cool but you always create such a fuss.
You try to appear trendy, but your behavior always causes drama and inconvenience.
I follow my heart and you I'm dangerous.
I trust my intuition and act with courage, while you are afraid of taking risks.
Did you make that offer just to take it away?
Did you give a promise only to break it later on purpose?
How could you invite us out to eat, just to see if we could pay?
Why did you lure us into a social event, only to embarrass us by making us pay for everything?
It's so sad it's got to be this way..
It's unfortunate that our relationship has turned out this negative.
All I know is no-one will ever belive you're a lion.
You lack the qualities of a true leader and no one sees you as one.
Because you just lost your pride.
Your dignity and self-respect have diminished because of your dishonest behavior.
You wanna help out, but you never have the time.
You pretend to be willing to assist, but you're always too busy to follow through.
You're sensitive, but you can't read between the lines.
You're empathetic, but you lack the ability to understand the underlying message or intention.
You say you don't like things, but you've got so many things, and you're world is just so refined.
You claim to dislike material belongings, yet you have many possessions and live luxuriously.
Don't be bitter, get that chip off your shoulder and tell me something..
Don't hold onto resentment, let go of your grievances and speak your mind.
Contributed by Declan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.