House of Cards
RAYHAN NOOR Lyrics
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The light's a false alarm
Hope was a prison that I can't escape
That I can't escape
Here I am I'm lost again
The night's a false alarm
Was it ever right to try not to lose it
I build my house of cards
Burn it down at the end
I just build a hundred more
Just to show you that I can
I build my house of cards
Burn it down at the end
I just build a hundred more
Just to show
Here I am I'm lost again
The night's a false alarm
Was it ever right to try not to lose it
To try not to lose it
I build my house of cards
Burn it down at the end
I just build a hundred more
Just to show you that I can
I build my house of cards
Burn it down at the end
I just build a hundred more
Just to show
In "House of Cards," Rayhan Noor explores the theme of feeling lost and trapped in a cycle of self-destruction. The singer expresses a sense of confusion and despair as they find themselves continuously repeating the same pattern, symbolized by building a "house of cards" only to burn it down and rebuild it again. The lyrics suggest that hope, represented as a false alarm, has become a prison from which the singer cannot escape. They question whether it was ever right to try to hold on to hope, implying that it ultimately leads to disappointment and loss.
The repetitive nature of the lyrics emphasizes the cycle of self-destruction and the futility of the singer's actions. The burning down of the house of cards serves as a metaphor for the destruction of their own aspirations and dreams. Despite knowing that this cycle is ultimately destructive, the singer continues to repeat it, seemingly driven by a need to prove themselves to someone or the world. The line "Just to show you that I can" implies a desire for validation and recognition, perhaps from someone who doubts their abilities or worth.
Overall, "House of Cards" delves into the complexities of human emotions and the destructive tendencies we sometimes fall into. It captures the feeling of being lost and trapped in a never-ending loop of self-sabotage, all while seeking validation and struggling to break free from the cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am I'm lost again
I find myself in a state of confusion and uncertainty once more
The light's a false alarm
The sense of hope or guidance that I thought I had was merely a deception
Hope was a prison that I can't escape
The belief in a better future became a restrictive and unattainable burden
That I can't escape
And I feel trapped in this cycle
The night's a false alarm
The darkness that surrounds me is also illusory, offering no real solution
Was it ever right to try not to lose it
I question the validity of attempting to hold onto something that was never truly mine
To try not to lose it
Struggling to keep hold of something that was destined to slip away
I build my house of cards
I construct fragile and precarious structures to represent my aspirations and desires
Burn it down at the end
Inevitably, these dreams crumble and are destroyed
I just build a hundred more
Yet, I persist in creating new illusions and false realities
Just to show you that I can
To prove to others, and perhaps myself, that I possess the ability to rebuild
Just to show
To demonstrate my resilience and determination
I build my house of cards
Once again, I construct fragile and temporary representations of my hopes
Burn it down at the end
Only to witness their destruction when it all comes crashing down
I just build a hundred more
But I refuse to be discouraged and continue to create new illusions
Just to show
In order to exhibit my unwavering spirit and defiance against adversity
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