Six Degrees Of Separation
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What's the best way, no one knows
Meditate, yea, hypnotized
Anything to take it from your mind
But it won't go
You're doing all these things out of desperation
You're going through six degrees of separation
You had the drink, you take a toke
Watch the past go up in smoke
You fake a smile, ya, lie and say
You're better now than ever and your life's okay
But it's not, no
You're doing all these things out of desperation
You're going through six degrees of separation
First, you think the worst is a broken heart
What's gonna kill you is the second part
And the third, is when your world splits down the middle
And fourth, you're gonna think that you fixed yourself
Fifth, you see them out with someone else
And the sixth, is when you admit that you may have fucked up a little
Oh no there ain't no helping, to remember one's self
Oh no there ain't no helping, to remember one's self
You tell your friends, yea strangers too
Anyone who will throw an arm around you
Tarrow cards, gems and stones
Believing all the shit's gonna heal your soul
Well it's not, whoa
You're only doing things out of desperation
You're going through six degrees of separation
First, you think the worst is a broken heart
What's gonna kill you is the second part
And the third, is when your world splits down the middle
And fourth, you're gonna think that you fixed yourself
Fifth, you see them out with someone else
And the sixth, is when you admit that you may have fucked up a little
Oh no there ain't no helping, to remember one's self
Oh no there's no starting over
Without finding closure
You take them back no hesitation
That's how you know you've reached the sixth degree of separation
Oh no there's no starting over
Without finding closure
You take them back no hesitation
That's how you know you've reached the sixth degree of separation
First, you think the worst is a broken heart
What's gonna kill you is the second part
And the third, is when your world splits down the middle
And fourth, you're gonna think that you fixed yourself
Fifth, you see them out with someone else
And the sixth, is when you admit that you may have fucked up a little
You're going through six degrees of separation
You're going through six degrees of separation
Oh no there ain't no helping, to remember one's self
Oh no there ain't no helping, to remember one's self
The Script’s song “Six Degrees of Separation” is a poignant and emotional piece of music. At its core, the song describes the various stages of grief, regret, and heartbreak that someone goes through after a breakup, particularly when they are trying to move on but can’t seem to shake off their feelings. The first verse describes the various methods people use to try and forget about their problems and move on, from meditation to hypnosis, but none of them seem to work. The chorus describes the six degrees of separation that lead to someone finally admitting they’ve messed up: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and finally, closure.
The second verse describes the different ways people try to cope with their heartbreak, including drinking, smoking, and pretending like everything is okay. However, none of these methods work, as the person is only trying to “fake a smile” and convince themselves they’re better off without their ex. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the six stages of grief and the difficulty of moving on without closure.
The bridge is a powerful moment where the lyrics shift from describing someone in isolation to the pain of trying to put themselves back together after a breakup. The singer laments that “there’s no starting over without finding closure,” meaning that it’s impossible to move on with your life until you can make peace with your past. The last two lines are particularly poignant, as they describe the moment when someone takes back their ex without hesitation, realizing that they’ve reached the sixth degree of separation and can’t move on without them.
Overall, “Six Degrees of Separation” is a beautifully written and emotional song about the pain of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on. The lyrics capture the complex emotions that come with a breakup, from denial to acceptance, and the powerful longing for closure that accompanies them.
Line by Line Meaning
You've read the books, you've watched the shows
You've tried everything to find a solution
What's the best way, no one knows
There is no definite answer to your problem
Meditate, yea, hypnotized
You seek peace and calm through meditation
Anything to take it from your mind
You want to forget and move on from your pain
But it won't go
Your thoughts and memories still haunt you
You're doing all these things out of desperation
You are trying to save yourself from the pain
You're going through six degrees of separation
You are going through a process of emotional healing
You had the drink, you take a toke
You resort to substance abuse to numb the pain
Watch the past go up in smoke
You try to forget the past by smoking or drinking
You fake a smile, ya, lie and say
You pretend to be happy despite the pain
You're better now than ever and your life's okay
You convince yourself that you have moved on
But it's not, no
Deep down, you know it's not true
First, you think the worst is a broken heart
You think the pain of a broken heart is the worst
What's gonna kill you is the second part
The aftermath of the pain is what will hurt you the most
And the third, is when your world splits down the middle
You feel like your world is crumbling down
And fourth, you're gonna think that you fixed yourself
You feel like you've healed and moved on
Fifth, you see them out with someone else
You see them moving on with someone else
And the sixth, is when you admit that you may have fucked up a little
You realize that you may have made mistakes
Oh no there ain't no helping, to remember one's self
You cannot help but remember your past and yourself
You tell your friends, yea strangers too
You seek comfort from anyone who will listen
Anyone who will throw an arm around you
You want someone to comfort you physically
Tarrow cards, gems and stones
You seek answers and comfort from superstitions
Believing all the shit's gonna heal your soul
You believe that anything will help heal your pain
You're only doing things out of desperation
All your actions are a result of desperation
Oh no there's no starting over
You can't start over from scratch
Without finding closure
You need closure to move on
You take them back no hesitation
You go back to them without hesitation
That's how you know you've reached the sixth degree of separation
You've reached the last stage of emotional healing
You're going through six degrees of separation
You are still struggling to heal emotionally
Oh no there ain't no helping, to remember one's self
You cannot forget your past and your true self
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANDREW FRAMPTON, STEPHEN KIPNER, DANIEL JOHN O'DONOGHUE, MARK ANTHONY SHEEHAN
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"Six Degrees Of Separation"
You've read the books
You've watched the shows
What's the best way no one knows, ye
Meditate, get hypnotized
Anything to take it from your mind
But it won't go, ohhhh ohhh
You're doing all these things out of desperation
Ohhh ohhh
You're going through six degrees of separation
You hit the drink, you take a toke
Watch the past go up in smoke, ye
Fake a smile, yeah, lie and say that
You're better now than ever, and your life's okay
Well it's not, no
You're doing all these things out of desperation
Ohhh ohhh
You're going through six degrees of separation
First, you think the worst is a broken heart
What's gonna kill you is the second part
And the third is when your world splits down the middle
And fourth, you're gonna think that you fixed yourself
Fifth, you see them out with someone else
And the sixth is when you admit you may have fucked up a little
(Oh no there ain't no help, it's every man for himself)
(No no there ain't no help, it's every man for himself)
You tell your friends, yeah, strangers too
Anyone who'll throw an arm around you, yeah
Tarot cards, gems and stones
Believing all that shit's gonna heal your soul
Well it's not, no
You're only doing things out of desperation
Ohhh no
You're goin' through six degrees of separation
First, you think the worst is a broken heart
What's gonna kill you is the second part
And the third, is when your world splits down the middle
And fourth, you're gonna think that you fixed yourself
Fifth, you see them out with someone else
And the sixth is when you admit you may have fucked up a little
No there's no starting over
Without finding closure
You'd take them back, no hesitation
That's when you know you've reached the sixth degree of separation
Oh, no there's no starting over
Without finding closure
You'd take them back, no hesitation
That's when you know you've reached the sixth degree of separation
First, you think the worst is a broken heart
What's gonna kill you is the second part
And the third, is when your world splits down the middle
And fourth, you're gonna think that you fixed yourself
Fifth, you see them out with someone else
And the sixth is when you admit you may have fucked up a little
No, no, there ain't no help
It's every man for himself
You're goin' through six degrees of separation
No, no, there ain't no help
It's every man for himself
You're goin' through six degrees of separation
[x3: fading]
No, no, there ain't no help
It's every man for himself
You're goin' through six degrees of separation
Audrey Black
This is the kind of song that will make you feel heartbroken even though you were never in a relationship in the first place 😂
moriartywalksfree
ikr
heya
True. But I love it anyways.
Audrey Black
Yeah! The best songs do that 😊
LennoxRowan
YOU LIKE HARRY POTTER!?!?!
coughs
sorry about😂😅
Audrey Black
I live and breathe Harry Potter lol!
DC World
rest in peace mark thanks for being part of a truly awesome band and thanks for so much amazing music during my university days
7Mushrooms7
Which one is Mark?
DC World
@7Mushrooms7 guitarist
Leeds United 21
The drummer