Blockhead
Rejection Pact Lyrics
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These charades
A waste of energy
You can point to proven fact
It's fake news
A balancing act
Just another devil's advocate
Shake and yell
Brandish blades
Your idea of a friendly debate
Fear in your eyes
Better lock the door
The mob's coming for you
Right around the corner
Fear in your eyes
Your eyes
Better lock the door
The door
The mob's coming for you
Right around the corner
Without a sense
Beyond reproach
I'm playing for keeps
Feel my pulse
Without a sense
Beyond reproach
I'm playing for keeps
Feel my pulse
You don't care
A culture shock
You're just mad
You feel left out
You don't care
A culture shock
You're just mad
You feel left out
The lyrics of Rejection Pact's "Blockhead" delve into themes of realization, disillusionment, confrontation, and defiance. The opening lines express a sense of clarity and acceptance as the singer finally sees through the facades and empty performances that have been draining their energy. The mention of "proven fact" and "fake news" alludes to a world filled with deception and manipulation, suggesting that the truth is often obscured by a carefully crafted narrative and a delicate balancing act.
The subsequent verses highlight the aggressive and confrontational nature of interactions, where differing perspectives are met with heavy-handed rhetoric and the need to assert one's point of view as the devil's advocate. The imagery of shaking, yelling, and brandishing blades paints a picture of a hostile environment where debate often descends into conflict, showcasing a warped idea of what constitutes a friendly discussion. The mention of fear, locking doors, and an impending mob conveys a sense of impending danger and the feeling of being targeted or under siege.
The repeated refrain of "fear in your eyes, better lock the door, the mob's coming for you right around the corner" intensifies the atmosphere of paranoia and imminent threat, suggesting a pervasive sense of insecurity and vulnerability. The repetition underscores the urgency and reinforces the idea of impending doom, creating a sense of tension and foreboding. The chorus serves as a warning or a declaration of defiance, a proclamation of readiness to face whatever challenges lie ahead with unwavering conviction.
The closing verses touch on themes of self-assurance, resilience, and a refusal to conform to societal expectations. The lines "without a sense beyond reproach, I'm playing for keeps, feel my pulse" speak to a determination to stand firm in one's beliefs and values, unswayed by external influences. The final lines paint a picture of alienation and frustration, where the individual feels detached from the prevailing culture and marginalized, leading to anger and a sense of being left out. The repetition of "you don't care, a culture shock, you're just mad, you feel left out" reinforces the theme of isolation and rebellion against a society that fails to recognize or understand the singer's perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Finally I've come to see
After much contemplation, I have gained insight
These charades
These deceptive actions or behaviors
A waste of energy
An unproductive use of one's mental or physical resources
You can point to proven fact
You can highlight established truths or evidence
It's fake news
It's intentionally misleading or false information
A balancing act
A delicate situation requiring careful management or equilibrium
Heavy handed rhetoric
Forceful and aggressive language
Just another devil's advocate
Someone who takes a contrary position for the sake of argument without necessarily believing it
Shake and yell
To express anger or frustration vocally
Brandish blades
To wield or display weapons
Your idea of a friendly debate
Your concept of a civil discussion or argument
Fear in your eyes
The visible manifestation of your unease or apprehension
Better lock the door
Take precautions to protect oneself from potential danger
The mob's coming for you
A group of people unified in opposition or threat is approaching you
Right around the corner
Imminent or close in proximity
Without a sense
Lacking common sense or understanding
Beyond reproach
Unquestionable or blameless
I'm playing for keeps
I am committed to this endeavor for the long haul
Feel my pulse
Sense my determination or resolve
You don't care
You are indifferent or apathetic
A culture shock
An experience causing discomfort due to unfamiliar customs or behaviors
You're just mad
You are simply angry or frustrated
You feel left out
You experience alienation or exclusion
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Written by: Charlie Ritch, Devin Boudreax, Hunter Wahl, Nate Spann, Ralph Mugot
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