The State of How
Rory Lyrics
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You all attempted treason
And you fooled us all
Before the fall
Your dignity pursued the dirt you walk upon
But we've changed with the days
Still we've stayed with integrity in tact
Sharpened our skills
Still we've stayed with courtesy in mind
All of us idealize
In our leisure we're still up to par
Still we've stayed with our respect and appeal
Mistaken for
You all attempted treason
And you fooled us all
Before the fall, your dignity pursued the dirt you walk upon
In "The State of How," Rory addresses a situation in which someone has committed an act of betrayal and fooled everyone around them. This person's dignity is now in the dirt, but Rory and those around them have remained true to their values and principles. Despite being idealistic individuals who strive for excellence even in their leisure time, they still maintain respect and appeal.
The repeated lines "Mistaken for / You all attempted treason / And you fooled us all" suggest a deep sense of hurt and betrayal, and the reference to "the fall" reinforces the idea that this person's actions have had significant consequences. However, Rory refuses to let this betrayal weaken their own sense of integrity. The line "Still we've stayed with integrity in tact" highlights the strength and resilience of those who have been affected by this betrayal, and the subsequent lines emphasize that they have not given up their commitment to courtesy and respect, even as they sharpen their skills and become more discerning.
Overall, "The State of How" is a testament to the power of staying true to one's values, even in the face of betrayal and difficult circumstances. The song encourages listeners to stay focused on what is important and to remember that dignity and respect are always worth preserving, no matter what challenges may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Mistaken for
We mistook you for someone who was honest and loyal
You all attempted treason
But in reality, you and your accomplices tried to betray us
And you fooled us all
And we all fell for your deceitful ways
Before the fall
But before we all suffered the consequences of your actions
Your dignity pursued the dirt you walk upon
Your reputation was ruined and you became associated with shame and disgrace
But we've changed with the days
We've learned from our mistakes and adapted to new circumstances
Still we've stayed with integrity in tact
However, we've maintained our moral values and principles
Sharpened our skills
We've worked hard to improve ourselves
Keened up on looking down
We've become more diligent and detail-oriented
Still we've stayed with courtesy in mind
We've remained polite and respectful towards others
All of us idealize
We all aspire to be the best versions of ourselves
In our leisure we're still up to par
Even in our free time, we maintain our high standards
Still we've stayed with our respect and appeal
We've continued to show respect and kindness towards others, while staying true to ourselves
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRIAN MOORE, JEREMY RYAN MENARD, JOEL AUSTIN SETZER, JORDAN SHROYER, JORDAN EVAN SHROYER, MARC S. ISPASS
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