Dez Moines
The Devil Wears Prada Lyrics
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Fall to your knees, only to exercise your schedule.
Abandon calendar.
What has come with such preaching is loneliness.
Profit: zero.
Achievement: zero.
It just goes to show that some words are useless.
Take all your medals, take all your ribbons,
Take all your awards, take them back to the ground.
Our youth is lost;
A product of the created circumstances.
All I can say is "Maybe."
This is what I've been expecting all along.
Now's the time of weakness, now's the time of blood.
Perhaps even the whole-hearted had wished for this.
Now's the time of weakness, now's the time of blood,
And still the time of lions.
Push everything, force everything.
We've all sung of the end, but who truly understands it?
All along.
Forward can't be stopped,
It just goes to show that some words are useless.
Take all your medals, take all your ribbons,
Take all your awards, take them back to the ground.
The song "Dez Moines" by The Devil Wears Prada is a commentary on the emptiness of achievement and the futility of blindly following societal expectations. The first line, "Fall to your knees, accomplishing nothing," suggests that even though we feel like we're making progress by following a strict schedule, we're really not achieving anything truly meaningful. The repetition of "Fall to your knees" emphasizes the idea of submitting to the pressures of society and losing sight of what really matters.
The lyrics further explore the theme of emptiness in achievement by pointing out that even though we may have success on paper, it doesn't necessarily lead to happiness or fulfillment. The line "Profit: zero, Achievement: zero" highlights this idea. The song suggests that blindly following a schedule or chasing after awards and accolades is ultimately hollow and unfulfilling.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that the pursuit of success and achievement is ultimately futile. The repetition of "Forward can't be stopped" suggests that we're all just going through the motions, but not actually making any real progress. The call to "Take all your medals, take all your ribbons, take all your awards, take them back to the ground" emphasizes the emptiness of these external markers of success.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dez Moines" are a powerful critique of the pressures of society to achieve and the emptiness of that pursuit. The song encourages us to question our motives and consider what really matters in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall to your knees, accomplishing nothing.
Kneel down and make yourself busy without achieving anything significant.
Abandon calendar.
Don't follow a predetermined schedule; be spontaneous in your actions.
What has come with such preaching is loneliness.
Profit: zero.
Achievement: zero.
Talking big without actually doing something only leads to feeling isolated and unproductive.
Forward can't be stopped.
It just goes to show that some words are useless.
Time moves forward regardless of anything, and empty words do not have any impact on reality.
Take all your medals, take all your ribbons,
Take all your awards, take them back to the ground.
The material rewards do not matter in the grand scheme of things, and they should not be a source of pride or self-worth.
Our youth is lost;
A product of the created circumstances.
Young generations have been shaped by the environment they grew up in, and it has led to a sense of disorientation.
All I can say is "Maybe."
This is what I've been expecting all along.
Uncertainty is the only certainty, and it has been anticipated.
Now's the time of weakness, now's the time of blood.
Perhaps even the whole-hearted had wished for this.
Chaos and crisis are inevitable; some people may even secretly desire them.
And still the time of lions.
Push everything, force everything.
Despite the hardships, resilience is required, and everything has to be tackled with determination and effort.
We've all sung of the end, but who truly understands it?
All along.
Everyone talks about the inevitable end, but no one really comprehends the magnitude of it.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW JEROME TRICK, CHRISTOPHER HENRY RUBEY, JAMES SELLECK BANEY, JEREMY ROBERT DEPOYSTER, LARRY DANIEL WILLIAMS, MICHAEL JAMES HRANICA
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Spooky Da Scary
I was 13 when I first listened to this song, I’m 25 and still here.
Colin Rauch
I was 14 I think when I first heard this and I'm 30 now
DanceLifeIgnited45
I’m 24! Still love it
dimon booster
OMG me toooo
Angelix
I'm 25 now and this is still great
Cupkait Tank
Dude I was 14 now I’m 24
Sinan Uluc
this is easily one of the best tdwp songs.
jacob matowik
Sailors prayer anyone? Dogs can grow beards. Idk they got alot of bangers
Johnny Van Dega
High school and guitar hero. And i use to blast this because all the other black people got mad because I loved this smh lol.
Mckinley Thomas
I'm a mixed dude. In high school I listened to metal, emo, post hardcore and few other genre's. Some black people would look at me sideways for rocking out lol.