Right Before You
Systematic Lyrics


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Once a child born not righteous
Never again will I speak the truth
Forever broken, my halo was bent down in two
My halo bent right before you
Never spoken, the scars that I can't hide
My pain inside, like suicide
My pain never dies
I never told you and it was right before you
If I told you what was on my mind?
Would you mind?
Deep within this dirty hole
They never let me go




They reach to pull my broken hope
To settle their reckless home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Systematic's song "Right Before You" convey a sense of pain, regret, and despair. The opening line, "Once a child born not righteous," immediately sets a tone of negativity and shame. The singer then declares that they will never again speak the truth, suggesting that they have been hurt or betrayed in the past. The reference to a bent halo further implies a sense of moral failure or defeat.


As the song continues, the singer addresses a specific individual, the "you" of the title, but it is unclear whether this is an actual person or a symbolic representation of their own sense of personal failure. They reveal that they have hidden scars and internal pain, likening it to the feeling of suicidal ideation. Although they never explicitly stated what was on their mind, the implication is that they were struggling to cope and may have been crying out for help.


The final lines of the song suggest a sense of external oppression or persecution, with the singer describing being trapped in a "dirty hole" that they cannot escape from. Their "broken hope" is preyed upon by others who seek to take advantage of their vulnerability. Overall, the song paints a bleak and somber picture of the human experience, with themes of alienation, pain, and struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

Once a child born not righteous
I was born into a life that was not pure or innocent


Never again will I speak the truth
I will never be honest about my feelings or thoughts


Forever broken, my halo was bent down in two
I am permanently damaged, my spiritual innocence has been destroyed and I am condemned


My halo bent right before you
My purity was taken away by someone I trusted


Never spoken, the scars that I can't hide
I have suffered in silence with emotional and physical scars that are impossible to conceal


My pain inside, like suicide
The emotional pain I feel is comparable to the act of taking my own life


My pain never dies
I am constantly haunted by my past and the pain I have endured


I never told you and it was right before you
I never confided in you about the things that were causing me pain despite being in such close proximity


If I told you what was on my mind?
If I were to finally reveal my true thoughts and feelings to you


Would you mind?
Would you be willing to listen and accept me or would it cause you to turn away?


Deep within this dirty hole
My innermost thoughts and emotions are trapped in a dark, filthy place


They never let me go
I am unable to escape the feelings of shame and despair that consume me


They reach to pull my broken hope
Others attempt to help me overcome my struggles but my hope is already shattered


To settle their reckless home
Others try to help me heal in order to make themselves feel better without truly understanding my pain




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