Society
Pathetic Lyrics
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I was cured alright
Birth in the system
Haunted and oppressed
This is not an exit
By smashing butterfly
Or just exist?
Nothing compares
To feeling of needs
Such moral sadist
Repent to me
Cos this affection
Is temporary
I was cured alright
I was cured alright
Death in the system
Haunted and oppressed
This is not an exit
By smashing butterfly
I'm alive
You just exist
Nothing compares
To feeling of needs
Such moral sadist
Repent to me
Cos this affection
Is temporary
I was cured alright
I was cured alright
I was cured alright
I was cured alright
The lyrics to "Society" by Pathetic explore the theme of being trapped in a system that gives birth to individuals and then oppresses them. The first two lines, "Birth in the system, Haunted and oppressed" introduce the idea of entities being born in a system that is already flawed and works against their freedom. The following line, "This is not an exit, By smashing butterfly" suggests that they are not able to leave the oppressive system, even if it means destroying it.
The chorus, "I was cured alright, I was cured alright" serves as a juxtaposition to the rest of the lyrics. The word "cured" often implies healing, but in this context, it is more of a resignation to their fate within the system. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song reaffirms this idea that the individual has accepted their situation no matter how oppressive it is.
The verse continues with the questioning of the individual's existence, "I'm alive or just exist?" indicating that they are not sure if their existence is meaningful. The line "Nothing compares to feeling of needs" suggests that they are in constant search of something that will give their existence meaning, but are unable to find it within the system they are trapped in. The song ends with the repetition of “I was cured alright,” suggesting again that the system has won and that there is no escape from it.
Line by Line Meaning
I was cured alright
The singer has healed, but it is unclear whether this healing was positive or negative.
Birth in the system
The singer was born into a social environment that is oppressive and difficult to navigate.
Haunted and oppressed
The singer is tormented and mistreated by the society in which they live.
This is not an exit
Despite feeling trapped, there's no simple solution.
By smashing butterfly
Indiscriminate or misguided actions could be harmful to oneself or others.
I'm alive
The singer is still living, but might not feel fulfilled by their life.
Or just exist?
The singer isn't sure if they are truly living or just going through the motions of existence.
Nothing compares
There is no substitute for the feeling of having one's basic needs met.
To feeling of needs
The satisfaction of having basic needs met is irreplaceable.
Such moral sadist
The artist sees others who appear to enjoy the suffering of others.
Repent to me
The singer wants those who have caused them pain to atone or apologize.
Cos this affection
Any affection the artist receives is only temporary.
Is temporary
The good things in life are fleeting and will eventually end.
Death in the system
The oppressive and difficult social environment is deadly.
You just exist
The singer feels others are just going through the motions, with no clear purpose or fulfillment.
Writer(s): логинов андрей владимирович
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amethysttoast3642
This is the perfect combination of calm and chaos
@jxst_Black-White
Fr
@wikatszeciagames2770
Thats why its called "society"
@deluluismyalterego
my brain be like:
@starletmelody
@@wikatszeciagames2770 good point
@sparkyfrostninja3111
this song really illustrates blind hatred, blind emotion, and little to no compassion. the calm times are ones you join the euphoria, and the chaotic ones is when you’ve been pushed out. Almost like a realization, or a plot twist when the hero has been helping the villian the entire time. It also make brain funky.
@emostul666
сдать экзамен по обществу-🤨🥶👎
сдать экзамен по society-🥰🤗👍
@eby1258
наоборот
@serafim808
сдать одновременно оба: ☠️☠️☠️
@suzuyajuuzou7887
2:56 я готов слушать эту часть вечность