Deluded Son
Therapy? Lyrics


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My little friend
I don't understand
Where you begin
And where you end
I've seen you back and forth
And left to right
Always well within sight
I am the one
I am the one
I am the one
I am the one

Deluded son

I can collect
The world round my neck
All I have done
I was compelled
I've seen you back and forth
And left to right
Always well within sight

I am the one
I am the one
I am the one
I am the one

Deluded son

I am the one
I am the one
I am the one
I am the one

I am the one
I am the one
I am the one
I am the one





Deluded son

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Deluded Son" by Therapy? depict two different characters - the singer and their "little friend" who seems to be struggling with a sense of self. The singer admits that they don't understand where their friend begins or ends, implying that their friend's identity is in flux. They also observe their friend moving back and forth, left and right, always within sight. This could represent the constant shifting of their friend's self-perception or perhaps their indecisiveness in life.


However, the singer also explains that they themselves are "the one" - though it's unclear if they mean they are the one in control, the one responsible for their friend, or simply the one with a clearer sense of identity. The repeated line "Deluded son" could be the singer's way of acknowledging their friend's struggle with finding their place in the world, but also pointing out that their friend's perceived reality may be flawed. It's possible that the two characters are separate parts of the same person, with the singer representing the rational, logical side of the brain that tries to keep the other half grounded.


Overall, "Deluded Son" seems to be exploring themes of identity, self-doubt, and the struggle to find one's place in a confusing world. The lyrics are somewhat open-ended, leaving plenty of room for interpretation and analysis.


Line by Line Meaning

My little friend
Addressing someone who is close to the singer, possibly with underlying care or concern.


I don't understand
Expressing confusion or a lack of knowledge about something.


Where you begin
Questioning the origin or starting point of the person's actions or behavior.


And where you end
Questioning the limits of the person's actions or behavior, possibly indicating a lack of predictability or consistency.


I've seen you back and forth
Observing the person's behavior as erratic, possibly indicating indecisiveness or lack of direction.


And left to right
Further emphasizing the unpredictability or inconsistency of the person's actions or behavior.


Always well within sight
Noticing the person's actions and behavior as always visible or noticeable.


I am the one
Asserting oneself as the center of attention or control.


Deluded son
Addressing the person as a son who is confused or misguided in their actions or behavior.


I can collect
Expressing the ability to gather or accumulate things, possibly indicating a sense of power or control.


The world round my neck
Feeling the weight or burden of the entire world, possibly indicating a sense of responsibility or obligation.


All I have done
Referring to one's past actions or achievements, possibly with a sense of pride or accomplishment.


I was compelled
Implying that one's actions were driven by an external force or obligation, possibly indicating a lack of agency or free will.




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Comments from YouTube:

@joshfeeney3409

Great song!

@petrikoskiniemi8245

My fave on T? track! This one gotta be played on my bday bash in 2019!

@musicologyu.k942

Me too \\m//

@jannevens9740

the demo version from the gemil box is - but you will know already i think - even better !!

@ollysfilmsandgames2047

@jan Nevens upload it!!! Lol

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