Why?
Renderfly Lyrics
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human sieve. 'Cause my whole, is full of
holes, leaking out a lust to live
What I want ain't what you got, even if you
got a lot
Odd smack or kicking facts would rough
me up to take my shots so
it to me?
I wanna want it but there's nothing my
way
Why can't I want what I get when you give
it to me?
How can I want it if your givind it away?
Tough love would be enough to get me
where I wanna go
But tough luck. You pass the buck, four
wheels and a lot o dough
What's the dif? Anyway? As if you hear a
world say
Gut rot, double talk. Your words are getting
in my way so...
Away, away, away, away
The lyrics to Renderfly's song "Why?" convey a sense of confusion and frustration in regards to the desires and wants of the singer. They refer to themselves as a "human sieve" which suggests that although they are receiving things, they are unable to keep them and they are constantly slipping away. They acknowledge that what they want is not what others around them have, and they seem to almost resent those who have what they desire but are stuck in a position where they must accept whatever they are given. Despite this feeling of wanting more but being unable to have it, the singer seems to be aware that they should be content with what they are given, and repeatedly asks "Why can't I want what I get when you give it to me?".
The chorus of the song repeats this question, reflecting the singer's confusion and inability to understand why they cannot desire the things that are given to them. They express their frustration at having things "given away" to them, feeling as though they are unable to appreciate or enjoy them properly. The last section of the song, "Away, away, away, away", suggests that the singer is simply resigning themselves to their current state of being and deciding to move on from this issue.
Overall, the lyrics of "Why?" offer a commentary on the difficulty of reconciling what one wants with what one has, and the challenges of feeling content in such a position.
Line by Line Meaning
If you get what you give, consider me the human sieve. 'Cause my whole, is full of holes, leaking out a lust to live
I am unable to hold onto anything I receive despite my desire to live fully, therefore I'll take more than my share in the hopes that something will stick.
What I want ain't what you got, even if you got a lot. Odd smack or kicking facts would rough me up to take my shots so
My wants and needs do not align with what you have, no matter how much you possess. Your criticism and harsh words will not deter me from trying to achieve my goals.
Why can't I want what I get when you give it to me? I wanna want it but there's nothing my way
I do not understand why I am unable to desire the things that are given to me. I crave to have wants and aspirations, but it seems as though they do not come my way.
Why can't I want what I get when you give it to me? How can I want it if your givind it away?
I am perplexed as to why I cannot want the things that come easily to me. I cannot see the value in something that is continuously being given away.
Tough love would be enough to get me where I wanna go. But tough luck. You pass the buck, four wheels and a lot o dough
I understand that receiving honest criticism may help me grow, but unfortunately, my circumstances do not allow for such productive feedback. Instead, you deflect and mask your shortcomings with your wealth and status.
What's the dif? Anyway? As if you hear a world say. Gut rot, double talk. Your words are getting in my way so...
What's the point of continuing this conversation? It seems as though you are unable to listen to anything other than yourself. Your words are devoid of meaning and only serve as barriers to my path.
Away, away, away, away
I need to remove myself from this situation and do what is best for me.
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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