Prejudice
Sleeping Patterns Lyrics

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Sickened by your prejudice and egotistic jaunt,
you lack in unbiased opinions and intuitive thought.
You're all wasting away, yeah they're controlling you.
You're all wasting away they've got a hold on you.
I've been awakened
by the numbers of people we witness all wasting away.
It's a shame where they'll end up
but I can't be the one to say.

Such overwhelming confidence dripping off of every word.
Maybe I would believe you,
If you didn't just say things that you heard.
You're all wasting away, yeah they're controlling you.
You're all wasting away they've got a hold on you.
Would this be an open wound you'd rub salt and spit into?
I can tell that you would probably like that, you'd like that.
Honest words from the worst person. I'm just sick of listening.

I can tell that you would never open your ears.
Open your ears.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Prejudice" by Sleeping Patterns, the lyrics describe the singer's disgust with someone who is prejudiced and lacks an open mind. The singer is sickened by this person's "egotistic jaunt," which implies that their actions and beliefs are driven purely by their own interests rather than an honest desire to understand others. The singer accuses this person of wasting away and being controlled by others, perhaps implying that their lack of openness and prejudice is leading them down a self-destructive and unfulfilling path.

Despite their frustration with this person, the singer is also aware of the potential dangers of judgement and condemnation. They acknowledge that it's "a shame where they'll end up," but recognize that they can't impose their own beliefs on others. The singer also takes issue with the person's sense of confidence and authority, which they see as unfounded and based on hearsay rather than thoughtful consideration. The lines "Honest words from the worst person. I'm just sick of listening. I can tell that you would never open your ears. Open your ears" suggest that the singer is calling for more genuine dialogue, where both parties are willing to listen and learn from each other.

Overall, "Prejudice" is a powerful critique of closed-mindedness and a call for greater empathy and understanding. The singer recognizes the harm that prejudice can cause, both to individuals and to society as a whole, and urges listeners to keep an open mind and be willing to learn from others.

Line by Line Meaning

Sickened by your prejudice and egotistic jaunt,
I am disgusted by the way you pride yourself on your narrow-mindedness and arrogance.

you lack in unbiased opinions and intuitive thought.
You are incapable of seeing different perspectives and have no natural understanding of situations.

You're all wasting away, yeah they're controlling you.
You and your peers are slowly losing your individuality and being manipulated by external forces.

You're all wasting away they've got a hold on you.
The external forces have a strong grip on you, causing you to lose touch with reality.

I've been awakened by the numbers of people we witness all wasting away.
I have become aware of many others who have fallen into the same trap and are losing themselves.

It's a shame where they'll end up but I can't be the one to say.
It is painful to see where this trend is leading, but I cannot be the one to intervene.

Such overwhelming confidence dripping off of every word.
You seem to have an excessive amount of misplaced self-assurance that comes out in everything you say.

Maybe I would believe you, If you didn't just say things that you heard.
Perhaps I would take you more seriously if you actually thought independently instead of just repeating things you've heard.

Would this be an open wound you'd rub salt and spit into?
If I were vulnerable, would you take advantage of that and make it worse?

I can tell that you would probably like that, you'd like that.
I can see that you derive pleasure from causing others pain and discomfort.

Honest words from the worst person. I'm just sick of listening.
It's ironic that you are the least trustworthy and yet, you speak with such certainty. I am tired of hearing your nonsense.

I can tell that you would never open your ears.
You are not willing to listen and learn from others, even if you are wrong.

Open your ears.
I implore you to start paying attention and being receptive to new ideas and perspectives.

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