Foregone Conclusions
Pedro the Lion Lyrics
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But I could be persuaded if you were to give me proof
Why don't you come over Thursday maybe we can talk it through
As if some new information were possible to comprehend or introduce
After all you and I are nothing more than foregone conclusions
You were to busy steering the conversation toward the lord
To hear the voice of the spirit begging you to shut the fuck up
Besides it could not have been the lord because you don't believe he talks that way
Too close to call yet still so tightly wound around our foregone conclusions
The lyrics to Pedro the Lion's song Foregone Conclusions explore the idea of preconceived notions and how difficult it can be to change someone's mind once they have made up their own mind. The opening lines express doubt about what is believed to be true by the singer, but they also express their openness to being convinced otherwise, as long as they are presented with sufficient evidence. However, the lyrics then shift to criticizing someone who is so sure of their own beliefs that they are unwilling to listen to others or even consider the possibility that they could be wrong.
The line "You were too busy steering the conversation toward the lord" suggests that the person being addressed is a devout follower of a religion, and they are so committed to their faith that they are willing to ignore any other evidence that might challenge their beliefs. The singer accuses them of being so convinced of their own rightness that they cannot even consider the possibility that they could be wrong, even if presented with evidence to the contrary. The final line "Too close to call yet still so tightly wound around our foregone conclusions" illustrates the difficulty of shifting one's beliefs, even when presented with evidence to the contrary.
Overall, the lyrics to Foregone Conclusions reflect on the psychological and emotional difficulty of changing one's mind, particularly when it comes to core beliefs and convictions.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to believe that all of the above is true
I refuse to accept that everything I've been told is true.
But I could be persuaded if you were to give me proof
However, if provided with evidence, I may be convinced otherwise.
Why don't you come over Thursday maybe we can talk it through
Perhaps it would help to discuss this matter in person on Thursday.
As if some new information were possible to comprehend or introduce
Although it's unlikely that any new information could sway me because my beliefs are firmly set.
After all you and I are nothing more than foregone conclusions
Ultimately, our opinions are predetermined and will not change.
You were to busy steering the conversation toward the lord
You were preoccupied with steering our conversation towards religion.
To hear the voice of the spirit begging you to shut the fuck up
You were oblivious to the inner voice warning you to stop talking.
You thought it must be the devil trying to make you go astray
You dismissed the warning as the devil's influence trying to misguide you.
Besides it could not have been the lord because you don't believe he talks that way
You convinced yourself it couldn't have come from the Lord since you don't believe he speaks in such a way.
Too close to call yet still so tightly wound around our foregone conclusions
Despite being on the fence about our beliefs, we're still committed to our predetermined opinions.
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Written by: DAVID SHANNON BAZAN
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