Be Wise
The Attic Ends Lyrics

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(verse 1)
Big and small, weak and tall, we don't wanna walk from the hand that feeds you,
Runnin' round, burnin' down, we're all tryin' to braid in this world that we live in.

All of my life I was waiting for more, never did I think that this is what's in store,

(chorus)
Cause', we all want to be wise, we all want to be wise, but nobody, nobody, wants to, nobody, nobody, wants to compromise.

(verse 2)
Going strong, all along, but we don't wanna do just what we're told to,
You stop me in, my broken tracks, what can't we just finally relax,

When all of my life, I was waiting for more, never did i think that this is what's in store,

(chorus)
Cause' we all want to be wise, we all want to be wise, but nobody, nobody, wants to, nobody, nobody, wants to compromise.
We all want to be wise, we all want to be wise, but nobody, nobody, wants to, nobody, nobody, wants to compromise.

(bridge)
I am nothing, without my pride...I am nothing, nothing without my pride, nothing ooh ooh, marching Im marching Im marching on,marching Im marching Im marching on, marching Im marching Im marching on, marching Im marching Im marching whoa ooh on, whoa ooh whoa, whoa ooh whoa, whoa ooh whoa, ooh whoa oh,

We all want to be wise, we all want to be wise, but nobody, nobody, wants to, nobody, nobody, wants to compromise.
We all want to be wise, we all want to be wise, but nobody, nobody, wants to, nobody, nobody, wants to compromise.. whoa ooh whoa, whoa ooh whoa, whoa ooh whoa, ooh whoa oh, oh....

Overall Meaning

The Attic Ends's song Be Wise talks about the struggle of finding balance in life. The opening line describes how we don't want to bite the hand that feeds us, implying that we don't want to disrespect those who help us, even if we disagree with them. The song talks about trying to find a place in a world where we are all running around, trying to survive and succeed, but often burning bridges along the way. The singer reflects on waiting for more in life, but finding that this is what they have been dealt with; the constant struggle to find balance amidst chaos.

The chorus talks about the desire to be wise and make good decisions, but nobody wants to compromise. This implies the difficulty of achieving wisdom while also being true to ourselves and our desires. The second verse talks about the desire to be independent, but also feeling stuck and unable to relax. This is a common feeling for many people who constantly strive for success and independence, but find themselves trapped in their own ambition. The bridge highlights the importance of pride, but also suggests that too much pride can hinder our growth.

Overall, Be Wise is a poignant reminder that balance and compromise are important factors in achieving wisdom and success; a reminder to not only chase our dreams but also to be mindful of others.

Line by Line Meaning

Big and small, weak and tall, we don't wanna walk from the hand that feeds you,
Regardless of our differences in size and strength, we are reluctant to turn away from those who provide for us.

Runnin' round, burnin' down, we're all tryin' to braid in this world that we live in.
In this chaotic world, we are all attempting to fit in and make a place for ourselves.

All of my life I was waiting for more, never did I think that this is what's in store,
I expected more out of life but never imagined it would turn out like this.

Cause', we all want to be wise, we all want to be wise, but nobody, nobody, wants to, nobody, nobody, wants to compromise.
We desire knowledge and insight, but we are hesitant to make the necessary sacrifices to gain it.

Going strong, all along, but we don't wanna do just what we're told to,
We may appear to be doing well, but we are resistant to blindly following orders.

You stop me in, my broken tracks, what can't we just finally relax,
When faced with obstacles in our lives, we long for the chance to unwind and take it easy.

I am nothing, without my pride...I am nothing, nothing without my pride, nothing ooh ooh, marching Im marching Im marching on,marching Im marching Im marching on, marching Im marching Im marching on, marching Im marching Im marching whoa ooh on, whoa ooh whoa, whoa ooh whoa, whoa ooh whoa, ooh whoa oh,
Our sense of self-worth is deeply tied to our pride. Despite this, we continue to march forward in life.

We all want to be wise, we all want to be wise, but nobody, nobody, wants to, nobody, nobody, wants to compromise.
Our desire for wisdom remains strong, but we are unwilling to make the difficult choices required to attain it.

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