hide and seek
The Harvard Opportunes Lyrics


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where are we,
What the hell
is going on
the dust has only just
begun to fall
crop circles in the carpet
sinking, feeling
spin me round again and rub my eyes this can't be happening
when busy streets amass with people would stop to hold
their hands, heavy
hide and seek
trains and sewing machines
all those years
they were here first
oily marks appear on walls where pleasure moments hung before
the takeover
the sweeping insensitivity of this
still life
hide and seek,
trains and sewing machines (no, you wont catch me around here)
Blood and tears, they were here first
ooh whatcha say, oh that you only meant well,
well of course you did, ooh whatcha say,
oh that it's all for the best, of course it is
ooh whatcha say, ooh that it's just what we need
you decided that ooh whatcha say, oh what did she say
ransom notes keep fallin out your mouth
bit sweet talk news paper word cut outs
speak no feeling no I dont believe, (I dont believe) you dont care a bit
you dont care a bit
(hide and seek)
ransom notes keep fallin out your mouth
bit sweet talk news paper word cut outs
(hide and seek)
speak no feeling no I dont believe, (I dont believe) you dont care a bit
you dont care a bit
hide and seek (you dont care a bit)




(hide and seek) you dont care a bit
you dont care a bit

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Harvard Opportunes's song "Hide And Seek" depict a sense of confusion and chaos, as the singer questions their surroundings and the events taking place before them. The line "Where are we, what the hell is going on?" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer tries to make sense of their situation. The image of "crop circles in the carpet" and "oily marks appear on walls where pleasure moments hung before" suggest an invasion or takeover of some sort, while the lines "spin me round again and rub my eyes this can't be happening" convey a sense of disorientation and disbelief.


The repeated refrain of "hide and seek" emphasizes the theme of seeking safety and hiding from danger, whether it be from trains and sewing machines or from the "sweeping insensitivity" of a still life. The inclusion of the phrase "blood and tears, they were here first" adds a haunting element to the song, suggesting a violent history that has led to the current state of confusion.


The final section of the song features the line "ooh whatcha say," which is a reference to the chorus of the 2005 song "Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap. This sample gives the song a haunting quality and leaves the listener with a feeling of unease.


Overall, the lyrics to "Hide And Seek" are open to interpretation, but they paint a vivid picture of a world in disarray, where the singer is searching for safety and struggling to comprehend their situation.


Line by Line Meaning

where are we,
We are unsure of our current location.


What the hell
We are confused and disoriented.


is going on
We are uncertain of the situation around us.


the dust has only just
The chaos and confusion has just begun.


begun to fall
The first signs of confusion and chaos are appearing.


crop circles in the carpet
Indications of something strange and otherworldly are appearing in the environment around us.


sinking, feeling
We are becoming overwhelmed by the situation and emotions are running high.


spin me round again and rub my eyes this can't be happening
We are in disbelief and feel as if we are in a dream state, unable to comprehend what is happening.


when busy streets amass with people would stop to hold their hands, heavy
Even in the midst of chaos, people are seeking human connection and comfort.


hide and seek
We are attempting to hide from the confusion and chaos around us.


trains and sewing machines
The progression of time and the industrial revolution are recurring themes throughout history.


all those years they were here first
The influence of these themes has been present since before our time.


oily marks appear on walls where pleasure moments hung before
The evidence of past happiness or pleasure is slowly being tarnished or covered by the chaos of the present.


the takeover
The chaos is becoming more intense and is taking over our surroundings.


the sweeping insensitivity of this
The chaos around us is devoid of any emotion or sensitivity.


still life
The environment around us is still and stagnant, even in the midst of chaos.


hide and seek,
We continue to attempt to hide from the chaos.


Blood and tears, they were here first
Throughout history, conflict and sadness have been present before our time.


ooh whatcha say, oh that you only meant well,
Despite causing harm, you claim that your intentions were good.


well of course you did, ooh whatcha say, oh that it's all for the best, of course it is
You continue to justify your actions, claiming that they are for the greater good.


ooh whatcha say, ooh that it's just what we need
You believe that the chaos and confusion is necessary for growth or progress.


you decided that ooh whatcha say, oh what did she say ransom notes keep fallin out your mouth
You are not taking responsibility for your actions and are making excuses or blaming others.


bit sweet talk news paper word cut outs
Your words lack sincerity and are just empty soundbites.


speak no feeling no I dont believe, (I dont believe) you dont care a bit
You are emotionally detached from the chaos and are not taking responsibility for your actions.


(hide and seek) ransom notes keep fallin out your mouth bit sweet talk news paper word cut outs
Your excuses and dishonesty continue to plague the situation.


(hide and seek) speak no feeling no I dont believe, (I dont believe) you dont care a bit you dont care a bit
Your lack of emotion and responsibility is a recurring issue in the situation.


hide and seek (you dont care a bit)
Despite the chaos and confusion, you are still emotionally detached and not taking responsibility for your actions.


(hide and seek) you dont care a bit you dont care a bit
Your lack of emotion and responsibility continues to be a problem in the situation.




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