Related bands: Spy Glass Blue; Saviour Machine; Stavesacre.
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Scaterd Few Lyrics
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Would you...
Should you..
Cross through?
If I could wipe my eyes
A blinding compromise
Another pinky shave
To die another day
Could you...
Would you...
Should you..
Cross through?
If you prefer outside
Be blessed Sir ostracize
Better bastard now forgotten well
Instead of favored son of Hell
In hopes to open eyes
The lyrics to Scaterd Few's song "U in" are open to interpretation, as many lyrics are. However, it seems that the song is touching on themes of compromise and finding one's true path in life. The repeated phrases of "Could you... Would you... Should you..." seem to be questioning the listener's potential decisions, asking if they would make a choice that would change their life forever. The line "To die another day" implies that this decision could be life-threatening or at least affect the path of the individual's life.
The song seems to be speaking directly to those who feel like outsiders or those who are struggling to find their place in society. The line "If you prefer outside" is almost empowering in this regard, as if it's saying that it's okay to not fit in with the mainstream. The line "Better bastard now forgotten well" could be read as a commentary on how people who don't fit in are often forgotten or pushed aside.
Overall, the song seems to be about taking risks and being true to oneself. The repeated questioning and contrasting imagery imply that the decision won't be easy, but the final line "In hopes to open eyes" implies that taking the risk and stepping outside of one's comfort zone could bring enlightenment and new perspectives.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could wipe my eyes
If I could remove the veil of deception from my eyes
A blinding compromise
A decision that leads to confusion and uncertainty
Another pinky shave
An insignificant act that brings temporary relief
Enlightens the brow now cow
Momentarily clarifies the mind before it becomes dull again
To die another day
To continue living in a state of numbness and despair
If you prefer outside
If you choose to live apart from society's norms
Be blessed Sir ostracize
You are considered fortunate to be excluded from the mainstream
Better bastard now forgotten well
It is preferable to be rejected and ignored rather than accepted as a fraud
Instead of favored son of Hell
Rather than being praised for living a destructive lifestyle
In hopes to open eyes
With the intention of awakening others to the truth
Contributed by Kayla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Austin Kloud
I had This In High School!! WOW... I am so glad you posted this. We use to listen to this before we would go surfing!!! Yes.... thanks brother!
Otto Jensen
Hopefully this will be out on vinyl in the near future.
unkracov
damn grand album!
PrestyGomez
I put the entire album here on Youtube.
Stephen Edwards
He went on to begin the band Men As Trees a few years later, I believe.
Austin Kloud
Do you have still have this cd? Please post some more of it... I had the tape back in 1990 before I went in the military and it was lost in the many moves I had to make while serving. Thanks again-
Nathaniel Esquivel
Sooooo who do I have to bribe for this band to put out another album and tour SoCal?
Austin Kloud
Sweet- Thank you. :) have a blessed day- Austin
Eric Dahl
Rozz Williams must have smiled
Rick C
It was like Bad Brains for Christians.. so many high school memories, daaamn.