IDentify
PTI Lyrics
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Carbon copies of the afterlife.
Masquerade in the neon light.
I see you, I see through you.
Bounce signals out far and wide.
Listen hard for a single reply.
Casting shadows on pure white noise,
that’s how I IDentify.
I remember keeping in stride,
new technique and a digital mind.
Took concepts and redefined.
I need to believe in you.
Slide shades down what do I find?
Noise much brighter but still I’m blind.
Take it all and spin it in time.
That’s how I IDentify.
There’s not much time left to design.
There must be somebody out there, another signal in this world.
The signal’s fading, slowly degrading.
The lyrics of PTI's song "IDentify" describe the singer's attempt to make a connection with someone or something beyond their current understanding. The opening line, "Found optics now look inside," suggests that the singer has found a way to see beyond the surface level of things and is searching for deeper meaning. They describe this search using imagery of technology and communication, such as "Bounce signals out far and wide" and "Casting shadows on pure white noise."
The second verse reveals that the singer has been on this quest for some time, experimenting with new techniques and concepts to try and expand their perspective. However, they still feel a sense of blindness or limitation, and they must "Slide shades down" to uncover the truth. They acknowledge that it's a difficult process, saying "Noise much brighter but still I’m blind," but they're determined to keep trying.
The final lines of the song convey a sense of urgency - the singer feels that time is running out to make a connection with the unknown. They express a desire for "somebody out there, another signal in this world," but they're worried that the signal is "slowly degrading." Overall, "IDentify" can be seen as a metaphor for the human search for meaning and connection in an increasingly complex world.
Line by Line Meaning
Found optics now look inside.
Exploring beyond the surface to discover what lies within oneself.
Carbon copies of the afterlife.
Living a life that imitates others or that lacks originality.
Masquerade in the neon light.
Putting on a façade or falsely presenting oneself in a flashy or attractive way.
I see you, I see through you.
Recognizing someone's true nature or intentions despite how they present themselves.
Bounce signals out far and wide.
Trying to connect with others on a deeper level across distances both literal and figurative.
Listen hard for a single reply.
Patiently awaiting any form of response or validation.
Casting shadows on pure white noise, that’s how I IDentify.
Distinguishing among the multitude of voices and influences to identify one's own unique perspective or voice.
I remember keeping in stride, new technique and a digital mind.
Taking on new challenges with an adaptive and innovative mindset.
Took concepts and redefined. I need to believe in you.
Taking established ideas and making them one's own, while still seeking reassurance or validation from others.
Slide shades down what do I find? Noise much brighter but still I’m blind.
Blocking out external influences to try and find clarity, but realizing that there is still much to learn and discover.
Take it all and spin it in time. That’s how I IDentify.
Making sense of the experiences and influences of one's life, and using them to create a unique and personal identity.
There’s not much time left to design. There must be somebody out there, another signal in this world. The signal’s fading, slowly degrading.
Feeling a sense of urgency to find one's place in the world, while also struggling with the possibility that the opportunities for connection and growth may be diminishing.
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.