Thieves
Presto Ballet Lyrics
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When we just want the fighting and righting, eluding my insanity
Are the thoughts that I killed in my mind?
Hating and blaming
It’s not who you are, it’s who you let live
And the blood on your hands
Try and live through the grief, some people are thieves
Taking tolls all around them
Leave a penny for me, for my luck I must see,
Change and then maybe I’ll start
Praying and saying that time will let all these habits of love into pain
I won’t fight it, I know that the kill is never going to be worth the change
Try and live through the grief, some people are thieves
Taking tolls all around them
Seeing through the end of this time, keeping in mind forgiving is free
Hard to find, in your eyes, same old lies
I need a faith I know is truly blind
Taking my dreams I leave it all behind
Saving time and saving my own life
Life on the wind and living on the line
Why must we wait for the one that we hate to get what they deserve?
When we just want the fighting and righting,
Eluding my insanity are the thoughts that I killed in my mind
Seeing, believing is not what we’re leaving
I am needing a faith that’s truly blind
The lyrics to Presto Ballet’s song “Thieves” explore themes of anger, revenge, forgiveness and the struggle to move past hurtful experiences. The opening line questions why we must wait for someone we hate to finally receive justice. The singer then laments their own desire for retribution and the difficulty in letting go of negative emotions that they feel have taken a toll on their mental well-being.
The lyrics touch on the idea that hating and blaming someone can ultimately have a negative impact on oneself, with the line “it’s not who you are, it’s who you let live” suggesting that holding onto anger can distort one’s true self. The lines “seeing through the end of this time, keeping in mind forgiving is free” highlight the importance of forgiveness as a means of moving beyond negative experiences.
Towards the end of the song, there is a recognition that it can be difficult to trust again after being hurt. The singer reflects that they need “a faith that’s truly blind” to be able to let go of past pain and move forward. Overall, the lyrics of “Thieves” reveal a complicated emotional landscape, with the struggle to balance anger and forgiveness at the forefront.
Line by Line Meaning
Why must we wait for the one that we hate to get what they deserve?
Why do we have to wait for karma to do its job on those we dislike?
When we just want the fighting and righting, eluding my insanity
All I really desire is to fight back, to correct the wrongs, and to escape my own madness.
Are the thoughts that I killed in my mind?
Have I truly let go of all those toxic, negative thoughts that were once consuming me?
Hating and blaming
Focusing on negativity and pointing fingers at others for my own problems.
It’s not who you are, it’s who you let live
It's not about who you are, it's about who you allow to exist in your life.
And the blood on your hands
And the responsibility that you bear for the things that have gone wrong.
Try and live through the grief, some people are thieves, Taking tolls all around them, Seeing through the end of this time, keeping in mind forgiving is free
Try to cope with the pain of betrayal, some people steal away what is important to them, causing harm everywhere they go. Look to the future with the knowledge that forgiveness costs nothing.
Leave a penny for me, for my luck I must see, Change and then maybe I’ll start
Give me just a little help, I need to catch a break and see the positive changes. Then, perhaps, I can start to make progress in my own life.
Praying and saying that time will let all these habits of love into pain, I won’t fight it, I know that the kill is never going to be worth the change
Hoping and pleading that time will heal the wounds and bring harmony back into our lives. I'm not going to resist it, I recognize that causing destruction can never equal true personal growth.
Hard to find, in your eyes, same old lies
I'm struggling to see truth and genuine care in your eyes, despite being constantly betrayed by your deceitful words before.
I need a faith I know is truly blind
I need a type of trust that unconditionally believes, even when there is no evidence to support it.
Taking my dreams I leave it all behind, Saving time and saving my own life
My goals and aspirations are being stripped away, but I'm choosing to leave all that behind so I can focus on my own well-being and make the most of my precious time.
Life on the wind and living on the line
Living life in a state of constant flux and uncertainty, always on the edge.
Seeing, believing is not what we’re leaving, I am needing a faith that’s truly blind
We're not abandoning our sight and belief, but we're seeking a form of trust that doesn't require proof or confirmation.
Contributed by Josiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.