So Occult
Tera Melos Lyrics


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Architects were wrong and their teeth were painted white
Singers writing songs always hating what they write
Double cross the con and you'll cross out your eyes
They'll tell you what they saw but you can't believe




Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Tera Melos's song So Occult carry a deep message about the societal pressure that artists face to conform to certain standards, be it in terms of their creativity or their physical appearance. The line "Architects were wrong and their teeth were painted white" speaks to the idea that those who construct and shape our physical world may not necessarily have our best interests at heart. The reference to their painted white teeth suggests a superficiality or a falseness that underlies their constructions. Similarly, the line "Singers writing songs always hating what they write" reveals the struggle that artists face when attempting to create something meaningful, only to have it constantly scrutinized and deconstructed by their own self-doubt and societal expectations.


The line "Double cross the con and you'll cross out your eyes" is a warning against the dangers of deceit and manipulation. It suggests that those who engage in such behavior will ultimately harm themselves as well. Finally, the line "They'll tell you what they saw but you can't believe" highlights the idea that we all see the world through our own subjective lenses, and that what one person sees as reality may not necessarily be true for another. In essence, So Occult is a song about the power dynamics that exist within the creative world, and the struggle to maintain one's own sense of authenticity and integrity in the face of these pressures.


Line by Line Meaning

Architects were wrong and their teeth were painted white
The people responsible for designing our world and shaping our future have failed and are trying to hide their mistakes with a superficial appearance.


Singers writing songs always hating what they write
Artists are constantly creating, but they struggle with self-doubt and often dislike their own work.


Double cross the con and you'll cross out your eyes
If you try to deceive someone or cheat them, you will ultimately end up hurting yourself and losing your own integrity.


They'll tell you what they saw but you can't believe
Others may try to explain their experiences to you, but it can be difficult to truly understand or trust their perspective.




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