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Sanity Lyrics
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You were broken beyond recovery
What's done is done
In the diary, I read
"I wish I could die today"
But before it's too late
Why do you say this is all for nothing?
There are things we cannot change
When I watch the world go crumbling
What can I say?
I wear a smile but it's fake
I'm surrounded by the ones that I
Know cannot relate
What does it take to make you see?
Why do you say this is all for nothing?
I am afraid you will succeed
And leave this place
Come to me
I'll show you something that you've never seen
See the world the way it is
Not the way that it could be
And now you know
You're the only obstacle
What does it take to make you see?
Why do you say this is all for nothing?
I am afraid you will succeed
And leave this place
This is not for nothing
This is not for nothing
The song X by Sanity seems to be a plea to a friend who is struggling with depression and suicidal ideation. The opening lines, "With a cemetery face, You were broken beyond recovery, What's done is done" suggest that the singer is observing their friend's despair and hopelessness, while acknowledging their own powerlessness to fix the past. The diary entry that follows reinforces the theme of despair, with the friend expressing a desire to die.
As the song progresses, the singer tries to encourage their friend to see beyond their pain and find hope. The repeated questions, "What does it take to make you see? Why do you say this is all for nothing?" emphasize the singer's desperation to break through to their friend, to make them understand that their life has value and meaning. The lines "There are things we cannot change, When I watch the world go crumbling, What can I say?" convey a sense of helplessness in the face of the friend's struggles, but the singer does not give up. They offer their own experience ("I wear a smile but it's fake, I'm surrounded by the ones that I Know cannot relate") as a point of connection, and a way to relate to their friend's suffering.
The final lines, "And now you know, You're the only obstacle, This is not for nothing" seem to be a message of hope, urging the friend to take charge of their own life and overcome their struggles. The singer seems to be saying that the external obstacles, such as mental illness and social isolation, can be overcome, if the friend is willing to believe in themselves, and find the strength to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
With a cemetery face
You have a sad and lifeless face, without any expression of joy or enthusiasm.
You were broken beyond recovery
You were deeply hurt by something, and it seems impossible for you to recover from it.
What's done is done
We cannot change what happened in the past, and we must accept it and move forward.
In the diary, I read
I found a written record of someone's thoughts and feelings.
"I wish I could die today"
This person expressed a desire to die soon.
But before it's too late
There is still time to do something to prevent that from happening.
What does it take to make you see?
What do I need to do to help you understand the truth?
Why do you say this is all for nothing?
Why do you believe that everything we do has no value or purpose?
There are things we cannot change
Some situations or events are beyond our control, and we cannot do anything about them.
When I watch the world go crumbling
When I see the world falling apart or failing.
What can I say?
What words can I use to express my feelings or thoughts?
I wear a smile but it's fake
I pretend to be happy, but I am actually sad or disappointed.
I'm surrounded by the ones that I
I am in the company of people who are supposed to care for me.
Know cannot relate
However, they cannot understand my struggles or problems.
I am afraid you will succeed
I fear that you will accomplish what you want and leave me behind.
And leave this place
You will move on or depart from where we are right now.
Come to me
Please approach me or seek my help.
I'll show you something that you've never seen
I will reveal to you a new perspective or experience.
See the world the way it is
Recognize reality for what it truly is, without any illusions or fantasies.
Not the way that it could be
Stop imagining or hoping for a better, but unrealistic, world.
And now you know
After experiencing something new, you have gained knowledge or understanding.
You're the only obstacle
You are the only one blocking your own success or happiness.
This is not for nothing
Our efforts and actions have a purpose or significance.
This is not for nothing
Our hard work and dedication do matter in the end.
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Isaiah Coleman
1926