They released their debut album, [albumartist=Royal Coda]Royal Coda, in 2018. Their sophomore album Compassion was released in 2019.
The Innocence Of
Royal Coda Lyrics
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I don't need your mind to dream about what could've been,
It's all asinine. I'm leaning towards anything else.
I've finally hit the bottom of the well... Might as well.
Why does living always feel like dying?
Why does giving always seem like trying?
It's too hard bidding on.
Is it worth it at all? Is it worth it at all?
But which voice do I listen to?
Cut it out of yourself, cut it out! cut it out!
Omit the things that you hate, cut it out! cut it out!
I detest this thought, just this thought.
I never mentioned this before.
Black teeth bay in pools salivates with gluttonous fate
From the mother, no. Fate from the mother, no.
When she lays against landscape and falls in place of
Light cannot grow.
You remind me of her.
She degrades herself.
You remind me of her.
Cut it out of yourself, cut it out! cut it out!
Omit the things that you hate, cut it out! cut it out!
I detest this thought, just this thought.
I never mentioned this before.
The innocence of
The sheep and the flock
Have been picked off one by one.
I never mentioned this before.
The innocence of
The sheep and the flock
Have been picked off one by one.
The lyrics to Royal Coda's "The Innocence Of" are complex and open to interpretation, but one possible interpretation is that the song is about a person struggling to find purpose and meaning in their life. The opening lines "You only live for awhile walking with aimless desire" suggest a sense of aimlessness and uncertainty. The next line, "I don't need your mind to dream about what could've been, It's all asinine," suggests a rejection of other people's expectations or ideas about what the person's life should look like. The following line, "I'm leaning towards anything else," suggests a desire for change.
The chorus poses a pair of questions: "Why does living always feel like dying? Why does giving always seem like trying?" These lines suggest a sense of frustration with the difficult and often thankless work of living, as well as with the challenge of giving of oneself to others. The lines "It's too hard bidding on. Is it worth it at all? Is it worth it at all?" further underscore this sense of uncertainty, as does the line "I try to step out and think for myself for once, But which voice do I listen to?"
The song's repeated refrain of "Cut it out of yourself, cut it out! cut it out! Omit the things that you hate, cut it out! cut it out! I detest this thought, just this thought. I never mentioned this before" suggest a desire to rid oneself of negative thoughts, emotions, or experiences, but also suggest that there may be difficulty in doing so. The final lines of the song, "The innocence of/The sheep and the flock/Have been picked off one by one," suggest a sense of loss or tragedy, perhaps as a result of the struggles described throughout the song.
Overall, "The Innocence Of" is a complex and thought-provoking song that explores themes of uncertainty, frustration, and loss. The lyrics may be open to multiple interpretations, but they are sure to resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to find meaning and purpose in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
You only live for awhile walking with aimless desire.
Life is short and one may feel aimless or without purpose.
I don't need your mind to dream about what could've been,
I don't require your help to imagine what might have happened.
It's all asinine. I'm leaning towards anything else.
It's all ridiculous. I'm interested in anything else instead.
I've finally hit the bottom of the well... Might as well.
I've reached my lowest point, so there's no other option but to accept it.
Why does living always feel like dying?
Why does the experience of life often seem like it brings about death?
Why does giving always seem like trying?
Why does helping others always feel like an effort?
It's too hard bidding on.
It's too challenging to make a bid for something.
Is it worth it at all? Is it worth it at all?
Is it really valuable to go after what you want? Is it?
I try to step out and think for myself for once
I attempt to break free from my usual perspective and consider other possibilities.
But which voice do I listen to?
But whose opinion should I heed?
Cut it out of yourself, cut it out! cut it out!
Erase it from your mind, remove it completely - stop thinking about it.
Omit the things that you hate, cut it out! cut it out!
Leave out any thoughts or feelings that you dislike - get rid of them entirely.
I detest this thought, just this thought.
I hate this specific thought, nothing else.
I never mentioned this before.
I've never spoken about this previously.
Black teeth bay in pools salivates with gluttonous fate
Black teeth surround pools of saliva, eager for something to consume.
From the mother, no. Fate from the mother, no.
Not from the mother's destiny, no.
When she lays against landscape and falls in place of
Light cannot grow.
When she lies against the scenery and falls in where light cannot thrive.
You remind me of her.
You bear resemblance to her.
She degrades herself.
She puts herself down and belittles herself.
The innocence of
The sheep and the flock
Have been picked off one by one.
The pureness of the herd and its individuals are gone, taken away gradually.
I never mentioned this before.
I've never said this previously.
The innocence of
The sheep and the flock
Have been picked off one by one.
The purity of the group and its members have been stripped away, with individuals taken one by one.
Writer(s): Joseph Arrington, Kurt Travis, Sergio Medina, William Swan
Contributed by Jake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheNightdiver
Sergio and Will have the best dual guitar dynamics of the scene as of right now. This tune is so iconic
@dlmcc1987
Agreed perfectly in tune
@yoshibair3094
“Why does living always feel like dying?” .. ok you didn’t have to hit so close to home but here we are. And I’m glad you take it to that level.
@seth7726
Swancore feels so nostalgic. It's been 8 years since I got into it through DGD and it brings some good memories from my highschool days listening to these beats at the bus and walking back to my house. God I really miss those days.
@Xyncx
Been following DGD since WISIRO and I can say with certainty that everything put out by Will, Kurt, Jon, or any combination of current/former DGD members gets better with every release.
@Pierorocks
I have the same exact vibes man.
@PrinceDarkLothos
Oh wow I'm crying now.
Never have I ever felt so connected to a song so much. Kurt's emotional lyricism and vocal style are too much, we don't deserve this.
Truly a masterpiece!
@grivza
Kurt's vocal lines are truly artful and match perfectly with Will's and Sergio's guitar intricacies. And who can ignore Joseph. His diversity brings the chorus to life, prime example of how drums completely alter the feeling of a riff.
@ronanator789
same man, same
@manuelzamalloa4618
The innocence of
The sheep and the flock
Have been picked off one by one.
best part