Robert Thomas Pattinson (born May 13, 1986 in London, England) is a British… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Thomas Pattinson (born May 13, 1986 in London, England) is a British actor & musician.

Pattinson plays guitar and piano, and composes his own music. He also appears as the singer of two songs on the Twilight soundtrack: "Never Think", which he co-wrote with Sam Bradley, and "Let Me Sign", which was written by Marcus Foster and Bobby Long. The songs were included in the film after director Catherine Hardwicke added Pattinson's recordings into an early cut without his knowledge, and he agreed that "one of them specifically, it really made the scene better. It was like it was supposed to be there." The soundtrack for the film How To Be features three original songs performed by Pattinson and written by composer Joe Hastings.
Aside from recording for the soundtracks, Pattinson has said, "I've never really recorded anything – I just played in pubs and stuff", and when asked about a professional music career, he said, "Music is my back-up plan if acting fails." In 2010, Pattinson was awarded the 'Hollywood's Most Influential Top Unexpected Musicians' award.

Chokin on the Dust Part 2
Robert Pattinson Lyrics

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I don't know what I've been told
Parents love is awful cold
Instead of nurture, they just scold

I'd like to find a way to break away
I'd like to find a way to break away

Life is a stage, in which we all play

the world is a symphony of sarcastic lust
I'd like to be a part of the global game,
But im left behind, chokin on the dust

Chokin on the dust
Chokin on the dust
Chokin on the dust
Chokin on the dust
Chokin on the dust
Chokin on the dust

Dust, dust, dust, dust, dust, Doo-oo

Chokin on the dust
Chokin on the dust
Chokin on the dust
Chokin on the dust

Chokin on the dust
chokin on the dust

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of this song are a commentary on troubled relationships between parents and children. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels unloved and unsupported by their parents. Instead of providing comfort and guidance, the parents criticize and scold. This has left the singer feeling disillusioned and disconnected. The repetition of the line "I'd like to find a way to break away" underscores this desire for independence and a sense of self.

The second verse explores broader themes of life and society. The metaphor of life being a stage suggests that we are all actors in our own lives, performing for an audience. The idea that the world is a "symphony of sarcastic lust" speaks to a sense of cynicism and disillusionment about the society in which we live. The final lines of the song return to the personal, with the singer feeling left behind and struggling to keep up with the demands of the world.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what I've been told
I am uncertain about the information I have received

Parents love is awful cold
The affection shown by parents is lacking warmth

Instead of nurture, they just scold
Rather than providing care and attention, they criticize and reprimand

I'd like to find a way to break away
I wish to escape this situation

Life is a stage, in which we all play
Living is akin to being an actor in a performance

the world is a symphony of sarcastic lust
The planet is a composition of cynical desire

I'd like to be a part of the global game,
I desire to participate in the worldwide scheme

But im left behind, chokin on the dust
However, I am neglected and struggling to keep up with the pace

Chokin on the dust
Suffocating from being left in the dust

Chokin on the dust
Stifled by the lack of progress

Chokin on the dust
Struggling to catch up and feeling helpless