Fast forward to 2007. Lannon has moved on from Film School and his second solo album, Pressure, arrives Sept 18th. After three years, the wait is finally over!
Fans will be happy to hear the same immediacy in his songs but will find Pressure ups the ante with more song styles, greater complexity, and depth. Adding layers of organic percussion and analog sounds to his electronic and folky arrangements, Lannon has pushed into new territory and brought us with him.
Cruel
Nyles Lannon Lyrics
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choose to see exactly what you wanted
please decide for me-
the fool is blind it's hard to see the lost time and mental energy
its in the way you can't be free from your beliefs
state what you need
refuse to compromise and leave the thoughts and the rules that own you
don't be cruel
always thinking your sorry side
that's just your way, it's all what you do
it's time to see through the lies
open the skies above your troubled mind
say it's alright, now it's easier alone
see the path you're on - clear of damaged souls
and on to an ocean and all that lies beyond
you've come so far
don't be cruel
you tend to do what comes natural when it's all still new
always thinking your sorry side
that's just your way, it's all what you do
it's time to see through the lies
open the skies above your troubled mind
The lyrics to Nyles Lannon's song "Cruel" explore the struggles of breaking free from one's own beliefs and self-imposed limitations. The singer is pleading with someone (possibly themselves) to see through the lies they've been told and open their mind to new possibilities. The first verse paints a picture of someone who chooses to see only what they want to see, refusing to compromise and holding tightly to their beliefs. The singer laments the wasted time and energy that comes with such stubbornness, but acknowledges how difficult it can be to break free from beliefs that feel like a part of one's identity.
In the chorus, the singer urges the person to stop being cruel to themselves and others by clinging to their old ways. The person is reminded that they tend to default to their sorry side, but it's time to see through the lies and open the skies above a troubled mind. The singer offers reassurance that it's alright to be alone and take the path that leads away from damaged souls, towards an ocean of possibilities.
Overall, the lyrics to "Cruel" speak to the human struggle to break free from self-imposed limitations and beliefs that hold us back. The singer implores the listener to open their mind and embrace new possibilities, even if it means leaving behind old ways of thinking and being.
Line by Line Meaning
react the same
Continue to respond in the same way as before
choose to see exactly what you wanted
Deliberately perceive what you want to appear as truth
please decide for me-
Make a choice on my behalf
the fool is blind it's hard to see the lost time and mental energy
It's difficult for unaware people to realize the time and effort they have wasted
its in the way you can't be free from your beliefs
Your beliefs are blocking your freedom
state what you need
Clearly express your requirements
refuse to compromise and leave the thoughts and the rules that own you
Decline to make concessions and break free from controlling thoughts and regulations
don't be cruel
Do not be harsh or unkind
you tend to do what comes natural when it's all still new
You do what feels comfortable when everything is new
always thinking your sorry side
Always being self-critical and pessimistic
that's just your way, it's all what you do
That's part of your personality and habits
it's time to see through the lies
It's time to see past the falsehood and deception
open the skies above your troubled mind
Imagine clearing your worried thoughts
say it's alright, now it's easier alone
Accept that it's fine to be alone now
see the path you're on - clear of damaged souls
Notice the road you are taking - free of people with issues
and on to an ocean and all that lies beyond
And continue on to an ocean and everything beyond that
you've come so far
You have made a great journey
don't be cruel
Do not be harsh or unkind
you tend to do what comes natural when it's all still new
You do what feels comfortable when everything is new
always thinking your sorry side
Always being self-critical and pessimistic
that's just your way, it's all what you do
That's part of your personality and habits
it's time to see through the lies
It's time to see past the falsehood and deception
open the skies above your troubled mind
Imagine clearing your worried thoughts
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Written by: Nyles T Lannon
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