Meditations on First Philosophy Vol. III
Second String Lyrics

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Can’t seem to get it right
Been over it a hundred times
But I can’t get it through my mind
Even if I try
The book it smells like glue
Been on this page all afternoon
Wondering what I’m supposed to do
To relate to you

Stand up straight and look me in the eye
Feel no shame but don’t have too much pride
From here where do we go
Search for answers in Plato
Someday soon maybe it will show
I can’t let it go
What’s buried underneath?
That I can’t see from in this seat
Find the truth that I’ve kept from me
Right beneath my feet

Stand up straight and look me in the eye
Feel no shame but don’t have too much pride

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Second String's "Meditations On First Philosophy Vol. III" convey a sense of frustration and confusion. The singer seems to be struggling with something, trying to figure it out, but unable to do so. They describe going over a problem repeatedly, but being unable to understand it. The reference to a book smelling like glue suggests that they have been stuck in the same place for a long time. They wonder how they can relate to someone else, perhaps a loved one or a friend, when they can't even understand their own thoughts.

The singer then switches to addressing someone, perhaps the person they want to relate to. They urge them to stand up straight and look them in the eye, suggesting an equal footing between the two. The lines "Feel no shame but don't have too much pride" suggest that honesty and humility are necessary for a true connection to be made. The reference to Plato suggests that the singer is searching for answers and seeking knowledge. They acknowledge that they haven't found what they are looking for yet, but hope that someday it will reveal itself.

Line by Line Meaning

Can’t seem to get it right
I am struggling to understand something and cannot seem to find the correct answer.

Been over it a hundred times
I have spent a significant amount of time analyzing this issue but still am unable to comprehend it completely.

But I can’t get it through my mind
Despite repeated attempts to comprehend the issue, I am still unable to comprehend or grasp the concept in my head.

Even if I try
I may have made several attempts to understand, but the approach has not proven fruitful thus far.

The book it smells like glue
There is a book that has been used extensively and is showing the signs of wear and tear from use, such as a smell of adhesive emanating from it.

Been on this page all afternoon
I have been studying and examining the current portion of the book for a significant amount of time.

Wondering what I’m supposed to do
I am pondering what my next course of action should be given the current situation.

To relate to you
I need a means to be able to connect and communicate effectively with you to be able to get my point across.

Stand up straight and look me in the eye
To engage in a conversation, we should maintain an upright posture and make direct eye contact with each other.

Feel no shame but don’t have too much pride
There is no need to be embarrassed or ashamed of our thoughts or opinions, but one should also not let pride cloud their judgment.

From here where do we go
Given the current situation, what should be the next course of action that we should take together?

Search for answers in Plato
Perhaps examining the works of Plato may provide additional clarity on the subject in question.

Someday soon maybe it will show
It is possible that with time, additional research, and contemplation, the answer may become apparent.

I can’t let it go
Despite struggling to comprehend the issue, I am unwilling or unable to simply give up or stop trying to understand it.

What’s buried underneath?
Is there some underlying issue or detail that may not be immediately noticeable or obvious but that is affecting the situation?

That I can’t see from in this seat
From my current position or perspective, it is not clear what the underlying issue or detail may be.

Find the truth that I’ve kept from me
In order to truly comprehend the issue, I may need to examine my own biases and preconceptions in order to find a truthful answer.

Right beneath my feet
It is possible that the answer has been in front of me all along, but I have been too preoccupied to recognize it.

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Written by: Ryan Fucinaro

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