Destiny
Scattergun Lyrics
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Beware its evil tide
Too many endless days
Cold streets and alleyways
The poor come crawling out
They speak but never shout
I think you'd rather be alone
So easy I can tell
Can you sell me some thoughts
Though drugs just can't be bought
Tell me is it some crime
To wait a long time
I think you'd rather be alone
Can you hear me
Can you see
I don't want this destiny
To be destined
Destiny
Something's been happening here
Don't touch
Don't come so near
Don't ask me to reply
Can't think of no more lies
The hand thate reaches out
Can crush without a doubt
I think you'd rather be alone
Oh much is left unexplained
It's getting to my brain
Yet still you wear that smile
Then walk your crooked mile
Some day you're bound to learn
Too late
There's no return
I think you'd rather be alone
Can you hear me
Can you see
I don't want this destiny
To be destined
Destiny
The lyrics of "Destiny" by Scattergun express a sense of alienation and detachment from the world around. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, warning of the dangers that lurk outside, and the coldness of the streets and its inhabitants. The second stanza speaks to the inner turmoil of the singer, who is struggling with their own thoughts and feelings, hiding behind a shell of isolation. They are searching for a connection, someone to share their thoughts with, but they feel that it is a futile task. The repeating chorus line of "I don't want this destiny, to be destined, destiny" is a plea to break free from the predetermined path they feel they are on.
The third stanza is the most cryptic, presenting an enigma that is left largely unexplained. The singer seems to be holding onto some kind of secret, or perhaps they are hiding from some kind of danger. They are afraid to speak, as they can't come up with any more lies. The hand that reaches out is potentially threatening, and they once again assert their desire to be alone. The final stanza brings the song to its conclusion, with the singer still questioning and struggling with their life and their place in it. The final declaration that "there's no return" is an ominous warning of what may lie ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at the world outside
Take a look at the world around you
Beware its evil tide
Be careful of the negative influences in the world
Too many endless days
Life can be monotonous, with days that seem never-ending
Cold streets and alleyways
The world can be a harsh and unforgiving place
The poor come crawling out
Those who are less fortunate struggle to survive and make themselves heard
They speak but never shout
The voices of the unprivileged are often not heard or acknowledged
I think you'd rather be alone
You prefer being by yourself
You're hiding in a shell
You are closed off and guarded
So easy I can tell
It's obvious to others how guarded you are
Can you sell me some thoughts
Can you share with me what you're truly thinking?
Though drugs just can't be bought
There's no easy way out of your problems
Tell me is it some crime
Is it a punishable offense to take time to figure things out?
To wait a long time
To take as much time as you need to sort out your thoughts and feelings
Can you hear me
Are you actively listening to what I'm saying?
Can you see
Do you understand where I'm coming from?
I don't want this destiny
I don't want my future to be predetermined or set in stone
To be destined
To have no control over what happens next
Destiny
A predetermined fate or outcome
Something's been happening here
Something is not quite right
Don't touch
Stay away
Don't come so near
Don't get too close
Don't ask me to reply
I don't want to answer any questions
Can't think of no more lies
I can't come up with any more excuses
The hand that reaches out
The people who try to help
Can crush without a doubt
Can potentially cause harm while trying to help
Oh much is left unexplained
There are many unanswered questions
It's getting to my brain
It's starting to take a toll on me mentally
Yet still you wear that smile
Even though you're struggling, you put on a happy face
Then walk your crooked mile
Go about your life, despite its many challenges and detours
Someday you're bound to learn
Eventually you will come to understand some of life's lessons
Too late
But it might be too late by then
There's no return
It's impossible to go back and change things
Writer(s): ALEX BEYRODT, MAT SINNER
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mein lieblingslied von scattergun!