system failure
Rentokill Lyrics


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This system left me waiting for an answer on my purpose overnight
Still waiting for it,
I thought the community had discussed it on the board
I'm not available for just this moment
My life went offline
in just this moment
recalibrate emotions, reboot ideas
The onscreen dialog is clear
- system failure!
Clear, reload and execute backup facilities
"It's just a feeling"
Power up! Compensate!
"It's just a feeling"!
Limited access will make the situation safe,
we hate abuse
I say there's nothing that important here to lose
Believe me!
What now?
A constant tension isolating lines
The plan was to escape, out of this dissolution

Only duties and no rights,
is existence described in this way?
There's nothing prepaid
Boot sequences for my life?
No directory on this drive
Blame me for asking,
while pointing at a sign
This corporate identity has made us feel so safe
with a tiny trace of ease before eight and after seventeen




But most importantly,
there must be something in between!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rentokill's "System Failure" describe a person feeling disillusioned with their purpose in life and the systems they exist within. The singer is waiting for an answer on their purpose, but the system they rely on has failed them, leaving them feeling offline and disconnected. The community board that they thought would provide answers has also failed them, and they are left questioning whether existence is only about duties with no rights.


The lyrics suggest a need for emotional recalibration and a reboot of ideas, but ultimately the system itself is responsible for the failure. The singer expresses frustration with the corporate identity that promises safety and ease, but offers little in between. The only solution seems to be to power up and compensate, to keep going despite the system's failures.


The overall message of the song is one of frustration and disillusionment with the systems that shape our lives. It highlights the need for a more balanced approach to existence, one that offers not just duties but also rights and the freedom to pursue our own purposes. The lyrics speak to anyone who has felt trapped or limited by the systems they exist within and yearns for something more.


Line by Line Meaning

This system left me waiting for an answer on my purpose overnight
I'm feeling lost and uncertain about my life, and the system's inability to provide answers only adds to my frustration


Still waiting for it,
Despite my impatience, I haven't given up hope that the system will eventually provide some clarity


I thought the community had discussed it on the board
I expected to find guidance and support from others in a similar situation, but it seems that even the community is uncertain and divided


I'm not available for just this moment
My sense of purpose and identity have been called into question, leaving me feeling disconnected and unavailable


My life went offline
I feel like my very existence has been put on hold or interrupted by the lack of clarity and certainty in my life


recalibrate emotions, reboot ideas
I need to take a step back and reevaluate my emotional state and thought patterns, in order to move forward and find a new sense of direction


The onscreen dialog is clear - system failure!
The system has failed to provide clear guidance or support, leading me to feel even more lost and uncertain


Clear, reload and execute backup facilities
I need to take action to regain control and purpose in my life, perhaps by returning to a previous mindset or strategy that worked well for me


"It's just a feeling"
While my emotions are valid and need to be acknowledged, I can't let them control me or prevent me from taking action


Power up! Compensate! "It's just a feeling"!
I need to gather my strength and find ways to cope with uncertainty, while reminding myself that my feelings are manageable and temporary


Limited access will make the situation safe, we hate abuse
While limitations and restrictions can provide a sense of safety and structure, we also need to be mindful of the potential for abuse or misuse of power in such situations


I say there's nothing that important here to lose Believe me!
I'm willing to take risks and make changes in order to find a new sense of purpose and direction, and I'm confident that I won't lose anything truly valuable in the process


What now? A constant tension isolating lines
Despite my efforts to move forward, I still feel caught in a state of tension and uncertainty, unable to fully connect with others or find a clear path forward


The plan was to escape, out of this dissolution
I had hoped to find a way out of this state of uncertainty and disconnection, but the plan seems to have failed or fallen apart


Only duties and no rights, is existence described in this way?
I'm questioning whether this is all there is to life - a set of obligations and responsibilities with no real sense of freedom or fulfillment


There's nothing prepaid Boot sequences for my life?
I feel like I'm just going through the motions of life, with no real plan or purpose that I've consciously chosen or created for myself


No directory on this drive Blame me for asking, while pointing at a sign
I've searched for answers and guidance, but have found nothing helpful or informative, leaving me frustrated and uncertain


This corporate identity has made us feel so safe with a tiny trace of ease before eight and after seventeen
While the corporate world can provide a sense of stability and structure, it can also be suffocating and limit our sense of possibility and creativity


But most importantly, there must be something in between!
I'm hopeful that there is a way to find balance and fulfillment in life, somewhere between total freedom and complete restriction




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