Structures
Reptile Youth Lyrics
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Could you take a chance if the chances were free?
Would you go as the islands take over the tree?
Could you leave everything you know instantly?
We'll leave all the structures
The black lines and bank cards and bills
We'll leave all the structures
Would you stay with me if they told you to go?
Could you trust a person you really don't know?
Would you promise to give it more than it takes?
Would you forgive a dreamer for all his mistakes?
We'll leave all the structures
The black lines and bank cards and bills
We'll leave all the structures
The buildings, the oceans, the hills
We'll leave all the structures
Our parents, our children, our friends
We'll leave all the structures
Start a new one and see where it ends
And we'll leave, and we'll leave
And we'll leave in structure too
And we'll leave, and we'll leave
And we'll leave in structure too
And we'll leave, and we'll leave
And we'll leave in structure too
And we'll leave, and we'll leave
And we'll leave in structure too
We'll leave all the structures
The black lines, the bank cards, the bills
We'll leave all the structures
The buildings, the oceans, the hills
We'll leave all the structures
Our parents, our children, our friends
We'll leave all the structures
Start a new one and see where it ends
The song "Structures" by Reptile Youth is a powerful commentary on breaking free from societal norms and expectations. The lyrics ask the listener to consider whether they would be willing to abandon all the structures that they rely on - material possessions, relationships, and even their own identity - in order to pursue a greater purpose. The opening lines set the tone by asking if the listener would delay the sun or take a chance on something free, emphasizing the theme of relinquishing control and embracing uncertainty. The chorus repeats the phrase "We'll leave all the structures," driving home the idea that we must be willing to let go of everything we know in order to build something new.
The song also touches on themes of trust and forgiveness. The lines "Could you trust a person you really don't know? / Would you forgive a dreamer for all his mistakes?" speak to the idea that we must be willing to take risks and make mistakes if we are to break free from societal structures. The repetition of the phrase "And we'll leave in structure too" suggests that even as we move towards something new, we must be aware of the structures that we are creating and actively work to break them down.
Overall, "Structures" is a powerful call to action for listeners to challenge their assumptions and be willing to sacrifice everything to create something new and transformative.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you delay the sun for some hours for me?
Would you go to great lengths to spend more time with me?
Could you take a chance if the chances were free?
Would you be willing to take a risk if it didn't cost you anything?
Would you go as the islands take over the tree?
Would you be willing to change and adapt to new, unfamiliar circumstances?
Could you leave everything you know instantly?
Would you be ready and willing to leave your current life behind at a moment's notice?
We'll leave all the structures
We will step away from the rules and constraints placed on us by society
The black lines and bank cards and bills
The financial systems and mechanisms that control our lives
The buildings, the oceans, the hills
The physical environment and limitations of where we live
Would you stay with me if they told you to go?
Would you choose to be with me even if society disapproved or tried to separate us?
Could you trust a person you really don't know?
Would you believe in someone before knowing them well enough to have complete trust?
Would you promise to give it more than it takes?
Would you be willing to give more of yourself than you take from others?
Would you forgive a dreamer for all his mistakes?
Would you be willing to look past someone's mistakes if they are striving towards their dreams?
Our parents, our children, our friends
The relationships and connections we have to others that dictate expectations and obligations
Start a new one and see where it ends
Creating a new way of life and discovering where it takes us
Contributed by Chase G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.