Shatter
Piano Black Lyrics
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A common place to start from.
And say to hell with self-control,
And proper ways to borrow.
Let's find some stones to throw,
Pull back and twist my arm off.
I'm something black and something whole,
Shatter the only thing left.
In Piano Black's song Shatter, the lyrics talk about letting go of societal norms and abandoning self-control to find some sort of release. The first line "Let's find some heads to roll, a common place to start from" can be interpreted as wanting to take some sort of action, possibly wanting to start a rebellion or take down those in power. The following lines "And say to hell with self-control, and proper ways to borrow" suggest a desire to let go of any inhibitions or restrictions holding them back and to take from others without any regard for moral standards.
The next verse "Let's find some stones to throw, pull back and twist my arm off" portrays a violent and aggressive image, possibly indicating a desire to lash out and cause harm. The following line "I'm something black and something whole, You'll never find alone" suggests a feeling of being misunderstood and different, possibly an outcast or rebel. The repeated line "Shatter the only thing left" emphasizes the desire for destruction or a breaking point to be reached.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's find some heads to roll,
Let's identify some people to blame for our problems and hold them accountable.
A common place to start from.
A familiar starting point that we can use to begin our search for who to blame.
And say to hell with self-control,
Let's forget about controlling our impulses and do what we want, consequences be damned.
And proper ways to borrow.
Let's ignore the traditional rules for borrowing money and do it our way.
Let's find some stones to throw,
Let's find something to use as ammunition in our anger or frustration.
Pull back and twist my arm off.
We will physically harm ourselves in order to have something to throw, emphasizing our desperation and lack of self-control.
I'm something black and something whole,
I represent something dark and complete, with no hope for redemption or change.
You'll never find alone.
This darkness and anger is not unique to me; there are others who feel the same way.
Shatter the only thing left.
Destroy the one object or idea that I have left to cling to in order to feel whole or justified in my anger and frustration.
Contributed by Chase R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.