My Thoughts Concerning Man
Piecemeal Lyrics
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The lyrics of Piecemeal's song My Thoughts Concerning Man speak of an individual who is dissatisfied with the state of the world and seeks to make a change for the betterment of mankind. The singer is consumed by their anger and aberration, but their sole purpose is to bring about change through sacrifice, righteousness, and honor. They are willing to give their own life and blood to cleanse the world and lay down their files for the benefit of those they love. The singer recognizes that the blind lead the blind and that they must walk their own path through abstinence and compassion to make a clear difference. Their thoughts concerning man were once of contempt, but they now seek to offer more than the pain of a hopeless world to the children of a generation unseen. The singer accepts the burden of change and promises to be a living example.
Line by Line Meaning
Focusing my ire, my aberration.
Directing my anger and deviation from the norm towards a specific goal.
for the soul purpose.
For the one and only reason.
the sole purpose of change.
To bring about a transformation.
for the benefit of mankind.
For the betterment of humanity.
a sacrifice must be made by all.
Everyone must be willing to give something up.
to bring forth righteousness and honor to a dying world.
To usher in virtue and respect to a world in decline.
to truly cleanse the world with my own blood if called for to lay down my file for the benefit of those i love.
To do whatever it takes, even if it means sacrificing oneself, for the sake of loved ones and the greater good.
as the blind lead the blind i walk my own path.
I refuse to follow others blindly and choose to forge my own way.
through abstinence and compassion that path is clear.
By abstaining from harmful behaviors and showing empathy, my path is illuminated.
my thoughts, concerning man, have been, of contempt alone.
My opinion of humanity has only been negative.
if i can not uphold my own ideals and standards, then any words mean nothing.
If I am not able to live up to my own principles, my words are meaningless.
for my children, for a generation unseen, i want to offer more, than the pain of a hopeless world.
I strive to provide a better future for my offspring and generations to come and spare them from the suffering of a bleak world.
I accept this burden, and I will be a living example.
I take on this responsibility and will lead by example.
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.