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Taxing
Seaweed Lyrics
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try weeding out decision
i'd love to help you
but it's not my problem
it's not the tone of your voice
it's just that you're alive
and unless you've been examined
trust is not mine
sit and watch the world fall down
crumble into loss
martyr wrote across my wall
supervision costs
tax on what i say
how small my world's become
tax on what i say
mistakes they cost a ton
theory hangs from your mouth
spout out those chapter headings
if there's a one on sense
then you might read it
this text is overrated
along with overboring
but you read it again for memorizing
listen too long
know what he's done
don't have the time
i'll be the lesser one
reeking of school book art
you must explain to me
the worth of explanation
but i could care less
about reclaiming god
or any other concept
i think i'd just rather
reclaim hanging
The song Taxing by Seaweed is a reflection of a general feeling of disillusionment and apathy towards the society and the world at large. The lyrics are replete with themes of rejection, mistrust, and lack of interest in the prevailing ideologies.
The opening lines "rejects the state of mind, try weeding out decision" hint at the singer's aversion to conforming to the established norms and traditions. The phrase "I'd love to help you, but it's not my problem" echoes the detachment and aloofness towards societal issues. The singer makes it clear that their disinterestedness is not rooted in the tone of the other person's voice but in the fact that they are alive and unexamined. This suggests that the society has failed to engage and examine their people, leading to a pervasive feeling of mistrust.
The chorus of the song talks about the "tax on what I say" and how mistakes cost a ton. This can be interpreted as the pressure to conform and adhere to the social norms at the cost of individual freedom and creativity. The lyrics "theory hangs from your mouth" and "if there's a one on sense, then you might read it" reflect the singer's disdain towards those who spout theoretical jargon without any real experience or understanding. The song concludes with the phrase "I think I'd just rather reclaim hanging," which can be interpreted as a rejection of life itself.
Line by Line Meaning
rejects the state of mind
I am not in agreement with the way you think.
try weeding out decision
Take your time to make a choice.
i'd love to help you
I would really like to assist you.
but it's not my problem
Unfortunately, it is not my issue to handle.
it's not the tone of your voice
I don't have a problem with the way you talk.
it's just that you're alive
I have an issue with your existence.
and unless you've been examined
Unless you have been assessed properly,
trust is not mine
I cannot rely on you for anything.
sit and watch the world fall down
I'll just observe while everything around me crumbles.
crumble into loss
Collapse into failure.
martyr wrote across my wall
I have a message of self-sacrifice written on my wall.
supervision costs
Accountability can be expensive.
tax on what i say
I am being charged for everything I speak.
how small my world's become
My world has become minuscule.
mistakes they cost a ton
Making a mistake is very costly.
theory hangs from your mouth
You are talking in abstract theories.
spout out those chapter headings
You are rattling off textbook chapter titles.
if there's a one on sense
If there's at least one logical idea in your words,
then you might read it
I might consider reading what you're saying.
this text is overrated
This written material is not as valuable as people think.
along with overboring
It is also very tedious.
but you read it again for memorizing
But you'll still read it again to help you remember it.
listen too long
I am hearing you for too long.
know what he's done
Now I understand what he has done.
don't have the time
I am too occupied to pursue this matter.
i'll be the lesser one
I'll just accept the lower position in this situation.
reeking of school book art
Your speech is reminiscent of academic literature.
you must explain to me
You need to clarify the meaning behind your words.
the worth of explanation
The value of providing a clear explanation.
but i could care less
To be honest, I don't really care about it.
about reclaiming god
I am not interested in finding religious faith again.
or any other concept
Nor am I trying to reconnect with any other ideas.
i think i'd just rather
I am more inclined to
reclaim hanging
Choose the option of hanging out instead.
Contributed by Audrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Kruse
Reminds me of high school...awesome!!!!
deathmetaldouglas69
Just about everything I listen to is dark, intense and brutal. So much so that I often forget what its like to hear uplifting positive strong music. This brings me back. Pop punk before it got too big.
Dave Anchovies
not all positive, definitely too rocking to be retroactively branded emo...just a fuckin great album by a great band.
mediocre at best
i thought this sounded weirdly familiar, just realised it kinda resembles State of Love and Trust. still unique and beautiful song
GERARDO DISORDERLY
exelet
Dmize
a more relevant song today