Masquerade
The Fury Lyrics
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I tried to play the part
Thinking growing up was reaching out and thinking on our own
I've learned a little bit and figured out the truth
That everyone just wants to tell you what to do
I've covered all the facts and stood them in a row
And after shooting all the ducks down I deciphered out the code
That it is just a trick and we are all pawns while the king and queen push us along
I've taken all I can
I've taken a bit more
I've been dealt a deck of cards to find, the game is just a bore
Oledged my allegiance well to a cause I cannot mend
Then to realize that this fight was all pretend
Who knew that the whole world is spinning around?
Though they have different faces, it's all the same
While we are left to play their game
And what do I have left but a thin pile of sand that has broken out the hourglass
And jumped into my hand,
A simple grain of salt alone in outer space
Revolving around a start to spawn a race.
In the song "Parody at the Masquerade" by The Fury, the singer reflects on the idea of growing up and taking responsibility for oneself. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration with the world and a desire for autonomy. The singer initially tries to be a man and play the part of a responsible adult, but eventually realizes that everyone just wants to tell you what to do. The singer has covered all the facts and deciphered the code, only to discover that the world is just a trick and we are all pawns while the king and queen push us along. The singer has taken all they can and realize that this fight was all pretend, that the whole world is spinning around.
The lyrics suggest a sense of disillusionment with society and the systems that govern it. The singer seems to feel trapped in a game that is rigged against them, with no way to win or escape. The reference to the hourglass symbolizes the passing of time and the inevitability of death, which adds to the sense of existential despair.
Overall, the song presents a powerful message about the struggle for independence and the disillusionment that comes with growing up. The lyrics are delivered with passion and intensity, making for a compelling listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to be a man
I attempted to fulfill society's expectations of masculinity
I tried to play the part
I attempted to conform to societal norms and expectations
Thinking growing up was reaching out and thinking on our own
I believed that maturing meant becoming independent and making my own decisions
I've learned a little bit and figured out the truth
I have gained some knowledge and discovered the reality of the situation
That everyone just wants to tell you what to do
I have come to the realization that people desire control over others
I've covered all the facts and stood them in a row
I have amassed all the pertinent information and organized it systematically
And after shooting all the ducks down I deciphered out the code
After eliminating all the extraneous information, I was able to decode the underlying message
That it is just a trick and we are all pawns while the king and queen push us along
The entire system is designed to deceive us, and we are mere objects to be manipulated by those in power
I know that the whole world is spinning around
I am aware of the world's continuous movement and change
I've taken all I can
I have reached my limit
I've taken a bit more
I have pushed myself beyond my breaking point
I've been dealt a deck of cards to find, the game is just a bore
Life has assigned me a predetermined set of circumstances, and the resulting game is uninteresting
Oledged my allegiance well to a cause I cannot mend
I have remained loyal to a cause that I am unable to repair or improve
Then to realize that this fight was all pretend
I discovered that the struggle was artificial and unnecessary
Who knew that the whole world is spinning around?
It is remarkable how the world continues to revolve despite our petty disputes
Though they have different faces, it's all the same
Despite appearances, the powerful individuals in our lives are all striving for the same goal
While we are left to play their game
We are forced to partake in their power struggle against our will
And what do I have left but a thin pile of sand that has broken out the hourglass
All I possess is a small quantity of sand that has escaped the hourglass
And jumped into my hand
And landed in the palm of my hand
A simple grain of salt alone in outer space
I am a tiny insignificant speck in the vast universe
Revolving around a start to spawn a race
Orbiting a star, with the potential to create and support life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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