Things
Softball Lyrics
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as they please
and ought to have been born
with nature
Little by little
my home town was concreted
Like wise my mind
got this town's sick
I couldn't laugh honestly?
How long has time passed since,
I couldn't be glad honestly?
How long has time passed since,
I couldn't laugh honestly?
If I can start life flesh,
I'll exert myself to do
well next
School,
society gave us a way to live
I learned from adults
But I don't know correct things
I don't know correct things.
And I don't know whick
the clothes become me
I don't know correct things.
I don't know correct things.
School,
society gave us a way to live
I learned from adults
But I don't know correct things
I don't know correct things.
And I don't know whick
the clothes become me
I don't know correct things.
I don't know correct things.
"Things" by Softball is a song that delves into the idea of feeling lost and out of place in one's own hometown and society. The opening lines, "Man ran and made merry as they please and ought to have been born with nature," suggest a disconnect between humans and nature, and how societal expectations have caused individuals to lose touch with the natural world. As the song progresses, the singer describes how their hometown has become "concreted" and how their mind has become "sick" from the pressures and expectations of the town and society.
The chorus of the song repeats the question "How long has time passed since, I couldn't laugh honestly?," emphasizing the idea of feeling disconnected from one's true self and emotions. The singer expresses a desire to start their life anew and do things differently. The verses repeat the phrase "I don't know correct things," highlighting the singer's confusion and lack of knowledge about how to navigate the expectations and norms of society.
Line by Line Meaning
Man ran and made merry
People ran about and enjoyed themselves
as they please
In the way they see fit
and ought to have been born
And seemed to be born
with nature
In harmony with the natural world
Little by little
Over time and gradually
my home town was concreted
My hometown was covered in concrete
Like wise my mind
Similarly, my mind
got this town's sick
Became unwell because of the town's changes
How long has time passed since,
How much time has gone by since
I couldn't laugh honestly?
I was unable to truly laugh
How long has time passed since,
How much time has gone by since
I couldn't be glad honestly?
I was unable to genuinely be happy
How long has time passed since,
How much time has gone by since
I couldn't laugh honestly?
I was unable to truly laugh
If I can start life flesh,
If I can start anew
I'll exert myself to do
I will put in effort to accomplish
well next
In a better way than before
School,
Education
society gave us a way to live
Society presented a way of life to follow
I learned from adults
I gained knowledge from older individuals
But I don't know correct things
But I am uncertain of the right way
I don't know correct things.
I am unsure of what is correct
And I don't know whick
And I am unsure of which
the clothes become me
Clothing suits me best
I don't know correct things.
I am unsure of what is correct
I don't know correct things.
I am uncertain of the right way
School,
Education
society gave us a way to live
Society presented a way of life to follow
I learned from adults
I gained knowledge from older individuals
But I don't know correct things
But I am uncertain of the right way
I don't know correct things.
I am unsure of what is correct
And I don't know whick
And I am unsure of which
the clothes become me
Clothing suits me best
I don't know correct things.
I am uncertain of the right way
I don't know correct things.
I am unsure of what is correct
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MAN FAST
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