Movement. It brings inevitable change through connection. This is what Schaeffer seeks to bring to the world with creativity, endurance, and hope in their music...a better ability to connect, which creates movement, which brings change. Idealistic? Unrealistic? Perhaps, but if Schaeffer settled for anything less right out of the gate, then what would be the point?
Places of discovery, times of skepticism, moments of doubt, and revelations of truth all played their part in the forming of the album No Ordinary People. With the tenacity to be genuinely honest in all that they do, songs that stand out from others in modern music, and performances impossible to forget, its obvious both where and how Schaeffer will be standing wherever they go...connected.
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The truth
Schaeffer Lyrics
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And I march right along with them. While tattooed at the back of my head, of my head
Is "Leader"
All my fears have such strength that Sampson and Hercules could not conquer them
Why should I show my scars to them, when they haven't even healed?
And I know that these whispers will turn into screams
But are we getting any better?
Are we swimming in the shallow end?
When the truth has been right under our nose the whole time.
Am I singing to myself? I don't know know
Do you even have ears to hear? I don't know know…
Are we getting any better?
While the truth has been right under our nose the whole time.
In this song, Schaeffer expresses his disappointment with the hypocrisy that he sees around him. He admits that he too has been marching along with these hypocrites, while also identifying himself as a "Leader". However, he is burdened by his fears, which seem insurmountable even for mythical figures like Sampson and Hercules. Because of this, he is hesitant to show his scars to those around him who have not even begun to heal from their own wounds. Schaeffer then questions whether we are making any progress, wondering if we're still swimming in the shallow end and searching for a lost garden that was right in front of us the whole time. He's unsure if anyone is even listening to his song or willing to make a change.
The lyrics suggest a sense of frustration with the lack of progress and the abundance of hypocrisy in society. Schaeffer calls into question not just the actions of those around him, but his own as well. He seems to be searching for a way out of the cycle of hypocrisy and pain, yet he wonders if anyone is even listening or willing to change. This song is a poignant reminder that we all have a responsibility to examine our own behavior and work toward creating a more authentic, just, and loving world.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't echo the same sentiment when I'm surrounded by hypocrites
I cannot agree with the beliefs of the people around me when they do not practice what they preach.
And I march right along with them. While tattooed at the back of my head, of my head Is "Leader"
Despite my disagreement with the hypocrites, I continue to follow them and pretend to be one of them, but I know that I am a leader at heart.
All my fears have such strength that Sampson and Hercules could not conquer them
My fears are so strong that not even the strongest warriors from history could overcome them.
Why should I show my scars to them, when they haven't even healed?
I do not see the point in sharing my vulnerabilities with the hypocrites around me when they have not even dealt with their own issues.
And I know that these whispers will turn into screams
I am aware that the issues we face as a society are only going to intensify and become more difficult to ignore.
But are we getting any better?
Despite the noise around us, are we actually making progress and improving as a community?
Are we swimming in the shallow end?
Are we only skimming the surface of our problems without actually diving deep and addressing the root causes?
Are we searching for that garden lost?
Are we still trying to find a way back to a state of innocence and purity, or are we content with living in a flawed world?
When the truth has been right under our nose the whole time.
Despite all the confusion and chaos, the answers to our problems have been obvious and right in front of us this entire time.
Am I singing to myself? I don't know know
I am uncertain whether the message I am trying to convey is being heard by anyone besides myself.
Do you even have ears to hear? I don't know know…
I am not sure if the people around me are receptive to the truth and willing to listen.
Are we getting any better?
Once again, I question whether our society is actually improving or if we are simply treading water.
While the truth has been right under our nose the whole time.
Despite all the noise and distractions, the solutions to our problems have been within our reach from the beginning.
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.