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Hologram
Purrbot Lyrics
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But we were serious
We touched new ground with our feet
Out with it and we can do so many new things
In this new age
Get rid of my telephone
So I have nothing to wait next to
I will not hold my breath
I will erase all pretense
I cannot pretend anymore
I cannot scrape the bottom of the barrel
I cannot read you
And I think you're doing your best
I cannot invent and invest
So much so often
So much easier said than done
The lyrics of Purrbot's song Hologram are filled with mysterious and thought-provoking imagery that highlights the singer's feelings of disillusionment and exhaustion. The first verse starts off almost contradicting itself by stating that 'We thought we were joking but we were serious,' conveying the sense of confusion and uncertainty in the situation. The next line 'We touched new ground with our feet' indicates that the singer and the other person involved in the relationship might have been experimenting with an unusual and novel idea that could redefine their relationship.
The second verse mentions the word 'hologram' which acts as a metaphor for the illusionary nature of the relationship. The singer seems to doubt the authenticity of their relationship by asking "Are you just another hologram I've made in this new age?" which indicates that he/she might be aware that their partners' actions could be artificial or not genuine. The phrase 'Get rid of my telephone so I have nothing to wait next to' suggest that the singer wants to break away from the constant waiting for a reply from their partner or seeking validation through a relationship.
The rest of the song portrays the singer's exhaustion and inability to invest in the relationship any longer. The line 'I cannot scrape the bottom of the barrel' indicates that the singer has reached a point where they have exhausted all their options to make the relationship work. The song ends on the phrase, "So much so often, so much easier said than done." which implies that the singer realizes that ending the relationship is not a straightforward process.
Line by Line Meaning
We thought we were joking
We believed we were saying something in jest, but in reality, it's true.
But we were serious
We actually meant what we said, and it wasn't a joke.
We touched new ground with our feet
We have discovered something new or made progress in a unique way.
Out with it and we can do so many new things
If we openly express ourselves, it can lead to many new opportunities.
Are you just another hologram I've made
Are you just another illusion I created or a mere figment of my imagination?
In this new age
During this modern era or time of change.
Get rid of my telephone
Remove my device for communication and means of contact.
So I have nothing to wait next to
Removing the means of communication will mean that there is no waiting for a response or someone's attention.
I will not hold my breath
I won't wait for something to happen, as it may never come to fruition.
I will erase all pretense
I will remove any illusions or facades and show my true self.
I cannot pretend anymore
I can no longer act or put up a front.
I cannot scrape the bottom of the barrel
I cannot resort to the last resort or endure the worst for much longer.
I cannot read you
I cannot understand or comprehend what you are trying to communicate.
And I think you're doing your best
I perceive that you are trying your hardest or doing the best you can.
I cannot invent and invest
I cannot create or come up with something new and put in the necessary time and effort.
So much so often
Frequently and often, so much so regularly.
So much easier said than done
It's much easier to say than to do or to implement a plan.
Contributed by Julia N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.