Draw Blank
S.O.A Lyrics


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Always ask how I feel
Think the truth is part of the deal

[Chorus:]
You'll never know
I'll never show
I'm not a book
You can't read me

Always ask what's on my mind
I'll just say I don't have time

[Chorus:]

Always ask why I am this way
I just say I'm gonna stay





[Chorus:]

Overall Meaning

In S.O.A's song Draw Blank, the lyrics convey a sense of mystery and refusal to reveal one's true emotions to others. The repetition of questions asking how one feels, what's on their mind, and why they are the way they are demonstrate an attempt by others to understand and connect with the singer. However, the singer resists opening up and instead claims that they cannot be read like a book.


The theme of privacy and a reluctance to be vulnerable is reinforced by the chorus which repeats the lines "You'll never know, I'll never show, I'm not a book, you can't read me". This suggests a defensive posture towards those who seek to know the singer, and an unwillingness to be fully understood or known by others.


Overall, the lyrics of Draw Blank point to a sense of guardedness and privacy, where the singer is unwilling to reveal too much of themselves to others. This may be a reflection of a larger trend of modern society to keep personal life private or it may be a reflection of the songwriter's own experiences and feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

Always ask how I feel
I'm constantly asked about my emotional state


Think the truth is part of the deal
People expect me to always be honest about my feelings


You'll never know
I won't let anyone see the true me


I'll never show
I won't reveal my innermost thoughts and feelings


I'm not a book
I can't be understood simply by reading my exterior


You can't read me
It's impossible to truly understand who I am


Always ask what's on my mind
Others are curious about what I'm thinking about


I'll just say I don't have time
I avoid answering because I don't want to share my thoughts


Always ask why I am this way
People question why I act the way I do


I just say I'm gonna stay
I don't give a reason because I'm set in my ways




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