A Little More Like Me
Ritual Lyrics


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Sad is life in the pleasure ground
Punching tickets, they can't have fun more than once
I don't know but it makes me weak
Roller coaster roars, mymbles shriek, every night

All is run by my relatives
Enormous, rollicking, talkative, spirits high
They're bursting into gigantic laughs
They just can't hear me, I wish I was far away

Sorry that I drift away from social violence
Sorry but I just can't stay to park of silence

I wish everyone was just a little more like me
For a park of silence, must I leave the family?

Noisy people and relatives
Fill my days, I've got company around the clock
They say: "Splendid! Now that's the thing!
Always on the go, laugh or sing - you buck up!"

Sorry but you drift away from social violence
Sorry that I just can't stay to park of silence





I wish everyone was just a little more like me
For a park of silence, must I leave the family?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ritual's song "A Little More Like Me" primarily speak of the feeling of being alone in a crowd, the desire for silence and that the lead singer wishes that everyone was just like them. The opening lines signify the sadness of the pleasure ground, which may refer to a theme park where everybody comes for enjoyment, but the singer can't find any enjoyment. Punching tickets is a metaphor for the mundane experiences in life where one goes through the motions but doesn't get any pleasure out of it. The roller coaster roars and mumbles, the sights and sounds around the singer that everyone else enjoys, make them weak.


The song then speaks of how the singer's family fills their days, but the singer feels like they don't belong. The 'park of silence' could represent the peace, quiet, and calm that the singer seeks. The singer states that they cannot stay in a space where there is 'social violence,' which could either be interpreted as physical, mental or emotional turmoil. The singer wishes for a world where everyone is like them, where there is little to no noise, chaos or aggression.


Overall, "A Little More Like Me" portrays the feeling of isolating oneself from the crowd, seeking solitude, and reflecting on one's values and choices.



Line by Line Meaning

Sad is life in the pleasure ground
Life in this place which is meant for joy and entertainment is actually sad and undesirable


Punching tickets, they can't have fun more than once
The visitors here are limited to experiencing joy only once, and they have to keep paying for it


I don't know but it makes me weak
This situation makes me feel powerless and helpless


Roller coaster roars, mymbles shriek, every night
The constant noise and excitement of the park makes it unbearable for the artist to rest or relax


All is run by my relatives
The park is owned and operated by the artist's family


Enormous, rollicking, talkative, spirits high
The family members are loud, enthusiastic, and always in good mood


They're bursting into gigantic laughs
The family is always laughing and having fun, but the singer feels left out


They just can't hear me, I wish I was far away
The artist feels isolated and unheard, and wishes they could escape from this environment


Sorry that I drift away from social violence
The artist apologizes for not being able to tolerate the noisy and chaotic social environment


Sorry but I just can't stay to park of silence
The artist cannot bear to stay in a peaceful environment alone, they need others to share it with


I wish everyone was just a little more like me
The singer wants others to share their preference for peace and quiet


For a park of silence, must I leave the family?
The artist wonders if they have to leave their family in order to find the peace they desire




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