The Forgotten Chosen is the solo effort from the MCs while other parts of Subterraneous record their own projects. Octane is also the cousin of OneBeLo. Octane and Illite are based in the Metro Detroit area.
The Chosen
Octane And Illite Lyrics
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I've been broken
I can not take it
I can not take it
Promises of deep devotion
Break us down, the empty notion
Left me with the words unspoken
Don't you leave me...
Don't you need me...
I can't take it, I've been broken
Never choosing, always chosen
Beat me down with sick devotion
Never choosing, always chosen
Reaching up from deep within me
Voices heard from angels singing
Bring me back I hear them calling
Still inside I tear at me
Don't you leave me...
Don't you need me...
I can't take it, I've been broken
Never choosing, always chosen
Beat me down with sick devotion
Never choosing, always chosen
I can't take it
I've been broken
Stripped of self esteem, a token
Weathered down by thick corrosion
Never choosing always chosen
I can't take it, I've been broken
Never choosing, always chosen
Beat me down with sick devotion
Never choosing, always chosen
No... More...
No... More...
No... More...
No... More...
The lyrics of Octane And Illite's song "The Chosen" speak of the pain and struggle of being constantly chosen rather than being able to make one's own choices. The repeated line "I can not take it" shows the singer's frustration and exhaustion with being broken down emotionally. The promises of deep devotion have left the singer feeling unheard and unable to express themselves, leading to unspoken words and tears. The fear of being abandoned or not needed is expressed through "Don't you leave me...Don't you need me..."
However, there is a glimmer of hope as the singer hears voices from within them, urging them to reach out and find the strength to make their own choices. The repetition of "Never choosing, always chosen" emphasizes the central pain of the song, and the sick devotion and corrosion that have led to it. The final lines, "No...More..." show a resolve to break free from this cycle of pain and to start making their own choices instead of always being chosen by others.
Overall, the song highlights the emotional toll that comes with constantly being chosen rather than being able to make one's own choices. It urges the listener to find the strength to break free from this cycle and to take control of their own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
I can not take it
The singer cannot bear the current situation.
I've been broken
The singer has been wounded or hurt.
Promises of deep devotion
Making, or being made, commitments of strong and sincere affection.
Break us down, the empty notion
Disintegration of the relationship due to false or insincere promises.
Left me with the words unspoken
The artist has been unable to communicate something important.
More tears fill this sadness ocean
The singer is overcome with emotions and the result is an ocean of tears.
Don't you leave me...
The singer does not want to be abandoned.
Don't you need me...
The artist needs affirmation that they are still wanted.
Never choosing, always chosen
The artist has no control over situations in their life, always being subjected to the whims of others.
Beat me down with sick devotion
The artist has been subjected to unhealthy and destructive affection.
Reaching up from deep within me
The singer is tapping into inner strength and resilience.
Voices heard from angels singing
The artist is experiencing a spiritual awakening or receiving guidance from a higher power.
Bring me back I hear them calling
The singer is being called towards a path of healing or redemption.
Still inside I tear at me
Despite the superficial healing, the singer is still struggling with inner pain.
Stripped of self esteem, a token
The singer's sense of self-worth has been taken away leaving nothing but an empty shell.
Weathered down by thick corrosion
The artist has gone through a lot of emotional damage and is slowly being eroded away.
No... More...
The artist has reached their limit and cannot take it anymore.
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