Authority
Panic DHH Lyrics


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i'm sorry i'm really here now?
i just find it easy like this,
just find it easy like this,
oh come on, let's just forget it,
there's always something better to do,
i can't be responsible for my actions,

i don't think anymore - lack of emotion,
i don't feel anymore - lack of emotion,
i don't need anymore - lack of emotion,
in love with my negativity,
tell me what i should be,
surrender my identity,
be part of the race, finally,
now i'm ready has,
it's lost it's appeal...

you seem to have this all figured out,
this makes the world in your smile ?
so teach me, 'cos i really value your authority,
i want to stop this thinking,
let's concentrate on the physical,

yes this i can feel,
yes this i can feel,
its easy to succeed with an instinct,
then be part of the breed,
i need to gain some perspective,
perspective for myself,
give me a chance to get this right,
a chance to be real,

part of the breed,
yes this i can feel,
tell me what i should be,
surrender my identity,
finally be part of the race,
now i'm ready,
it's lost it's appeal... how it will be,
i think too much... self-deceptions,
at least that's one thing...
i see you have this all figured out...so teach me...
because i really value your authority,

i wont live by your standards,
so fuck everyone, so fuck everyone...too much...
be all you can be, fuck everyone,




live blind, fuck everyone,
have the time of your life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Panic DHH's song "Authority" delve into the idea of surrendering oneself to society's expectations and conforming to their beliefs. The singer seems to be struggling with their emotions and lack of direction, seeking guidance from someone who they perceive has "figured it all out." They express a desire to give up their individuality and become just another part of the "race," but ultimately reject this notion and declare their intent to live by their own standards.


The repeated phrase "I don't think/feel/need anymore - lack of emotion" conveys a sense of apathy and numbness towards the world, while the lines "in love with my negativity" and "live blind" suggest a willingness to embrace a negative outlook and reject any responsibility for one's actions. However, the final two lines of the song - "be all you can be, fuck everyone, live blind, fuck everyone, have the time of your life" - can be interpreted as a sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek rejection of conformity, as the singer encourages themselves and others to live life on their own terms.


Overall, "Authority" presents a complex and contradictory perspective on individuality and conformity, with the singer grappling with themselves and their place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

i'm sorry i'm really here now?
Apologizing for being present and engaged in the conversation


i just find it easy like this,
Preferring to avoid thinking and feeling in favor of taking the straightforward and undemanding path


oh come on, let's just forget it,
Encouraging the dismissal of any serious discussion or consideration


there's always something better to do,
Suggesting that other options or activities are more worthwhile than introspection or meaningful interaction


i can't be responsible for my actions,
Disavowing accountability for one's own behavior or choices


i don't think anymore - lack of emotion,
No longer engaging with thoughts or emotions, leading to a sense of numbness or apathy


i don't feel anymore - lack of emotion,
Experiencing emotional detachment and an inability to connect or empathize with others


i don't need anymore - lack of emotion,
Feeling satisfied with stagnation or complacency, without seeking growth or improvement


in love with my negativity,
Being drawn to and indulging in negative thoughts and attitudes


tell me what i should be,
Seeking direction and guidance from others to tell one's own identity


surrender my identity,
Giving up one's sense of self or uniqueness to conform to societal norms or expectations


be part of the race, finally,
Desiring to join the crowd or mainstream culture after feeling like an outsider


now i'm ready has,
Feeling prepared to conform and follow the crowd


it's lost it's appeal...
No longer finding the value or excitement in one's previous non-conformist attitudes


you seem to have this all figured out,
Recognizing and admiring someone else's apparent sense of purpose or identity


this makes the world in your smile ?
Wondering if the other person's confidence and ease is what makes them magnetic and respected


so teach me, 'cos i really value your authority,
Requesting guidance and instruction from someone seen as a figure of authority


let's concentrate on the physical,
Focusing on superficial or sensory aspects of life instead of deeper or more emotional ones


yes this i can feel,
Connecting with and being able to experience simple pleasures or stimuli


its easy to succeed with an instinct,
Finding that intuition and instinct are helpful and effective in achieving goals


then be part of the breed,
Becoming one of many who follow their instincts and conform to societal expectations


i need to gain some perspective,
Realizing that one's current attitudes and behaviors may not be healthy or fulfilling


perspective for myself,
Seeking clarity and self-awareness to better understand one's own desires and motivations


give me a chance to get this right,
Asking for an opportunity to change, improve, or find a better path


a chance to be real,
Desiring to be authentic and true to oneself, rather than blindly following others or societal norms


i wont live by your standards,
Rejecting others' expectations or demands to live a certain way


so fuck everyone, so fuck everyone...too much...
Experiencing frustration and anger with the pressures and expectations of others and society


be all you can be, fuck everyone,
Embracing one's own potential and rejecting others' influence or judgment


live blind, fuck everyone,
Choosing to ignore certain realities or aspects of life to maintain a sense of freedom or independence


have the time of your life
Encouraging living in the moment and enjoying life without worrying about consequences or meaning




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