Evidence
T.S. Monk / Ron Carter Lyrics
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Picking through books that you won't read again
Keeping your promises vague
Lost in the crowd in the circus parade
Keeping your Polaroids dry
Delirious fevers burn night after night
The cryptic malaise that you're in
To focus attention on books you might write
Ripped off from diaries, kept out of sight
The evidence you hide
Keeping your bed warm at night
It's not an illusion it glows very bright
With the young coal the fire is fed
Who you keep with you is best left unsaid
On finding particular friends
Remember that all moral fiber will bend
To put them in letters you burn as you write
Seen in reflections and not with your eyes
Cultivating lies
The lyrics to T.S. Monk / Ron Carter's song Evidence speak about being lost and disoriented in one's life, unsure of what direction to take. The opening line "Lost in a paperback rain" paints a picture of someone feeling overwhelmed and drowning in the noise and chaos of life, perhaps trying to distract themselves with books that they won't read again. The second verse speaks to a sense of malaise and fever, a feeling of restlessness and unease. The singer suggests that perhaps something beautiful could come out of this period of struggle, that there is art to be made from the pain.
The song also speaks to the importance of honesty and being true to oneself. The lines "Keeping your promises vague" and "Cultivating lies" allude to someone living in a state of half-truths and not being fully honest with themselves or others. The final lines seem to caution against relying too much on the comfort of friends, as ultimately each person is responsible for their own truth and path.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in a paperback rain
Feeling overwhelmed and distracted by the abundance of books around you
Picking through books that you won't read again
Going through old books without the intention of reading them again
Keeping your promises vague
Not being specific or clear about your commitments
Lost in the crowd in the circus parade
Feeling unnoticed and insignificant in a busy environment
Keeping your Polaroids dry
Protecting memories or experiences that you hold dearly
Delirious fevers burn night after night
Feeling restless and feverish with the desire to create or achieve something
The cryptic malaise that you're in
Experiencing an unclear and unsettling emotional state
The art that may come of it I'd recommend
Encouraging the artistic expression that can come from these emotions
To focus attention on books you might write
To channel your energy towards the act of writing a book
Ripped off from diaries, kept out of sight
Taking inspiration from personal experiences that remained private
The evidence you hide
The memories and experiences that are kept secret
Keeping your bed warm at night
Having someone close to you to share your life with
It's not an illusion it glows very bright
Confirming that the feelings are real and strong
With the young coal the fire is fed
The passion and motivation that come from having someone young and encouraging around you
Who you keep with you is best left unsaid
The identity of the person who brings you joy and inspiration is best kept private
On finding particular friends
When discovering people who resonate with you
Remember that all moral fiber will bend
Be aware that your values may be challenged or altered by these new friends
To put them in letters you burn as you write
The struggle of putting the intensity of the friendship into words
Seen in reflections and not with your eyes
The impact of the friendship is felt rather than seen
Cultivating lies
Trying to conceal the true nature of the friendship from the outside world
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS C. PEDERSON, DAVID A. IMMERGLUCK, GREG A. LISHER, VICTOR H. KRUMMENACHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Daniel Chavez
Can't wait for the album to drop! Gunna be hot!
ninestrumentals
This is bananas , crazy dope , on repeat all day long
Brandon Smith
EV kills it this NEEDS a remix. at loud volume this beat sounds like a fucking fire alarm....
S Sizzles
Real Hip Hop... Two Legends Together
LuzvsOscuridad
Cuando estos 2 porducen música .es una pasada me meto en un,mundo de color en 3D🤤😵
that_colorado_cement
Sick beat, keep it up Rhymesayers
dead x beat
cant wait for this album to drop
Arman
Yes cant wait for this album!
Yes I'm Evidence
To those that didn't get it, don't worry, your kids are gonna love it. :-)
jones
You are not alone on that. DOPE!!