I Want To Know
Pointing Finger Lyrics
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I do complain 'cause I'm emotionally driven
CONSUMPTION - most borrow, some manage to save
They own you now you'll take debts to your grave
From 9 till 5 I don't call it a life
Hate your job, blame your boss and beat your wife
Why are we stuck in these daily routines?
Ends justify all means, who owns more money wins
I WANT TO KNOW - why we're caught in a cycle but never realized
I WANT TO KNOW - why a crowded mall should be our paradise
I WANT TO KNOW - why can't people see we're like steel shaped by lies
Technological progression, we must draw a line
Value regression, we're running out of time
We search for distractions, just losing our minds
Stand firm to your decisions and leave the rest behind
I WANT TO KNOW - why we're caught in a cycle, but never realized
I WANT TO KNOW - why a crowded mall should be our paradise
I WANT TO KNOW - why can't people see we're like steel shaped by lies
There's so much more I want to know, today
I WANT TO KNOW
The easy path doesn't lead us to the right way
What today we buy cheap will get expensive SOMEDAY
All systems go and we're waiting for that day
At any time
Without restrictions or definitions, just cross the line!
The lyrics of Pointing Finger's song I Want to Know are a reflection on the societal norms that are imposed upon individuals. The first stanza deals with the idea of being trapped in a life that is dictated by external factors. The use of code names and shadows suggests that individuals are losing their identity and being consumed by a system that they cannot control. The idea that one's life is spent from nine to five doing something that they hate, while blaming others for their unhappiness, is a common theme in modern society. The emphasis on money and the idea that the person who owns more money wins, is a reflection of the capitalist society that we live in. The chorus of the song presents the idea that people are caught in a cycle of conformity, unable to break free from the norms that have been imposed upon them. The crowded mall, meant to symbolize consumerism, is seen as a false paradise that is used to keep people content and unaware of the lies that shape their lives.
The second verse deals with technological progression and the consequences that it brings. The line "Value regression, we're running out of time" suggests that using technology to speed up processes devalues the work that is being done and leads to a loss of quality. The idea that people search for distractions, such as social media, is a reflection of the lack of fulfillment that people feel in their lives. The verse ends on a positive note, encouraging individuals to stand firm in their decisions and leave behind the distractions that are holding them back.
Overall, the lyrics of Pointing Finger's song I Want to Know are a commentary on society and the way that it shapes individuals. It highlights the conformity and lack of fulfillment that people feel, while also offering the idea that individuals can choose to break free from the norms that have been imposed upon them.
Line by Line Meaning
Why a code a name a shadow is given?
Why are we given labels and reduced to mere shadows of ourselves?
I do complain 'cause I'm emotionally driven
I complain because I am moved by my emotions and the injustices around me.
CONSUMPTION - most borrow, some manage to save
Most people borrow to consume while some people save to consume.
They own you now you'll take debts to your grave
The lenders now own you, and you will remain in debt until you die.
From 9 till 5 I don't call it a life
Working from 9 to 5 is not living, but existing.
Hate your job, blame your boss and beat your wife
Disliking your job creates stress, which leads to blaming others and sometimes even leads to domestic violence.
Why are we stuck in these daily routines?
Why do we get stuck in these mundane, tedious and repetitive daily schedules?
Ends justify all means, who owns more money wins
Successful outcomes justify whatever methods are used to achieve them. In the end, the one with more money is the winner.
I WANT TO KNOW - why we're caught in a cycle but never realized
I want to know why we are stuck in this vicious cycle we cannot seem to snap out of.
I WANT TO KNOW - why a crowded mall should be our paradise
I want to know why we often find ourselves in a crowded mall when it is supposed to be our paradise.
I WANT TO KNOW - why can't people see we're like steel shaped by lies
I want to know why people are unable to realize that they are molded and shaped by lies like steel.
Technological progression, we must draw a line
We need to limit technological progress at some point.
Value regression, we're running out of time
We need to prioritize our values in today's world, or we will soon run out of time.
We search for distractions, just losing our minds
We look for distractions from our daily lives, leading to losing our minds.
Stand firm to your decisions and leave the rest behind
Stick to your decisions and do not let other factors distract you from your goals.
There's so much more I want to know, today
There are countless questions I want answers to right now.
The easy path doesn't lead us to the right way
The easy way out does not always lead to the right path.
What today we buy cheap will get expensive SOMEDAY
What seems economical today may become expensive someday.
All systems go and we're waiting for that day
Everything seems ready, and we are eagerly waiting for that perfect day.
At any time
At any time, any moment, something can happen.
Without restrictions or definitions, just cross the line!
Break free from the rules and cross the lines without fear or hesitation.
Contributed by Jake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wanderer of Weapons
As a martial artist who crawled all the way from couch potato to almost second Dan black belt in 8+ years People often forget the opposite is true. Even me.
Yes never ever underestimate your opponent. Unless you want to marry your local dentist, surgeon, therapist and emotional support bunny 🐰 NEVER do that.
However.
That you should never overestimate your opponent.
There are good martial artists, great martial artists and bad martial artists, terrible martial artists and masters.
However, people forget that there's always someone stronger, always someone who rivals or even super eyes you. Even the masters can't be complacent, or they're not masters.
They are not obsessed by this. But they're always ready and at peace .
Everything, every human, every plant, tree, bird, snake, bear, dragon, ghost. Has a weakness, multiple multiple weaknesses even.
That's why we have diff animal fighting stykes, that's why martial arts constantly adapt.
In terms of a fight ten your opponent has advantages and you have disadvantages and flaws that terrify and demoralize you. Possibly for days, weeks on end.
But the opposite is true. Your opponent not only has those sane weaknesses that can haunt and terrify them in their dreams...but you have those amazing advantages, even if you don't know it.
Even the mightiest warrior needs to cuddle and rest up, even the grand champion needs time to heal, rest up and analyze /accept their weakpoints. Then they can come back stronger, a new man, and more unstoppable than ever before.
Rishi Pathak
“Don’t concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory”. “Absorb what is useful, discard what is not and add what is uniquely your own”. True words🙌🏽
darthclone7
Dont concentrate on Bruce Lee for he is only a messenger, Focus on what he is pointing at.. the knowledge he is guiding is too.
Kuro
It is like a finger pointing away to the moon. Don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory.
Woody Bostic
Awesome only true fans of Bruce Lee can interpret his words so eloquently and correctly
Woody Bostic
Love 💗 all the comments- very , very enlightening
Silent
None of you actually understand the meaning
XanderZane
Classic Bruce Lee. Never take your eyes off your opponent. This is one of the first things you learn when you start sparring in martial arts. The other is "never underestimate your opponent."
Joshua Pinson
But there is no opponent
Joshua Pinson
There is no i there is no opponent
ven cent
what you talking about the other you think only in martial arts only understands that 😂😂😂😂 let me laugh at your face for your small knowledge