The Objective
Sisters Of Suffocation Lyrics
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Normal human behavior
If it’s not the norm
We treat it as a failure
Being poor, might rub off
So they keep their distance
Celibacy above love
Hiding ‘til I become unknown
And at the end, an outcast stands alone
They deprive me of my voice
Socially rejected
Being different is a choice
But who chose the objective?
Modern women seen as sluts
And real men should toughen up
‘Cause sex and feelings are not cool
Not the collective vision
The fucking vision
We are worthless
Not trying to understand
Let’s walk in one line
Living by a standard
The failures should align
Hiding ‘til I become unknown
And at the end, an outcast stands alone
We are worthless
The lyrics of Sisters Of Suffocation's song "The Objective" highlight the societal norms and standards that pathologize normal human behavior and treat it as a failure if it does not conform to the norm. The first two lines of the song indicate how society views something as normal or abnormal. Being poor is often seen as a social failure, forcing the individual to be socially distant. While celibacy is considered a failure while love is seen as natural, both for the existence of the individual, and Their existence is seen as awkward to society as a response to this stigma.
The lyrics continue to emphasize the social stigma: an outcast stands alone. Society takes away the voice of those that are socially rejected, depriving them of their identity. The song speaks to the suppression of natural feelings that make someone appear different. Society pushes individuals to act in a specific way which can result in the loss of identity, but who chose the objective society holds. The song also touches on the gender biases that exist in society, suggesting that modern women are often judged for their sexual behavior, and men are expected to express toughness and hide their emotions.
Overall, "The Objective" by Sisters Of Suffocation reflects on the idea of societal norms and the pressure to conform to them, even for the individual's expense, creating a sense of worthlessness.
Line by Line Meaning
We pathologize
We label as abnormal
Normal human behavior
Ways that people naturally act
If it's not the norm
If it doesn't fit the usual pattern
We treat it as a failure
We view it as a problem or shortcoming
Being poor, might rub off
Being around someone who is poor might negatively affect oneself
So they keep their distance
They avoid those who are poor
Celibacy above love
Choosing to abstain from sex over pursuing romantic relationships
Awkward to my existence
Difficult for me to navigate in my life
Hiding 'til I become unknown
Concealing myself until I am unrecognizable
And at the end, an outcast stands alone
Eventually, I am isolated from society
They deprive me of my voice
They take away my ability to express myself
Socially rejected
Not accepted by others in society
Being different is a choice
Choosing not to conform to societal norms
But who chose the objective?
Who decided what is considered normal or acceptable?
Modern women seen as sluts
Contemporary women are viewed as promiscuous
And real men should toughen up
Men are expected to be strong and resilient
Cause sex and feelings are not cool
Expressions of sexuality and emotions are not fashionable or desirable
Not the collective vision
Does not align with society's overall outlook
The fucking vision
The offensive, oppressive perspective
We are worthless
We are viewed as having no value or significance
Not trying to understand
Refusing to attempt to comprehend
Let's walk in one line
Everyone should conform and do the same thing
Living by a standard
Abiding by a set of rules or expectations
The failures should align
Those who do not meet society's standards should be grouped together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELS PRINS, KEVIN VAN DEN HEILIGENBERG, SIMONE VAN STRATEN, Kevin van den Heiligenberg
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