There are at least 7 different bands with the name Thinktank.

1) Min… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 7 different bands with the name Thinktank.

1) Minimal techno project by Colvin Cruickshank and Shaleph John O'Neill.
2) Another alias of progressive house artist Luis Duran.
3) American drum'n'bass group by G.Khanna & B.Wilkin.
4) Alternative Rock band from the UK who released one album in 2002 "Here is the Moment".
5) A hardcore band from the US.
6) A touhou rock band formed by くみちょ, M.shimon, supply.
7) An Australian 'Christian' emo/rock band.

Imprint
Thinktank Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

The skin we've grown and lust for same,
Is on our hands.
As we cast stones and lay the blame,
We're all the same.

And if you had no skin, and if you had no skin
Would I be so quick to burn my stare? (Into your body.)
And if you had no skin, and if you had no skin

Would I be so quick to burn your body? (Into my mind.)

Burn it out...
This imprint, this negative.
Burn it out...
This imprint, this negative.

And if you had no skin, and if you had no skin
Would I be so quick to burn my stare? (Into your body.)
And if you had no skin, and if you had no skin
Would I be so quick to burn your body? (Into my mind.)

Burn it out...
This imprint, this negative.
Burn it out...
This imprint, this negative.

Burn it out...
This imprint, this negative.

Burn it out...
This imprint, this negative.

Overall Meaning

The song "Imprint" by Thinktank confronts the topic of how humans are quick to judge others based on their appearances and how this judgment can leave lasting imprints on both the judged and the judger. The first verse talks about how the physical bodies that we've been given and the desires that come with them are common ground among all people. We are all guilty of pointing fingers and assigning blame, although ultimately we are not so different. The chorus repeats the line "And if you had no skin" and questions whether the singer would be quick to objectify and dehumanize someone if they lacked the physical features that determine beauty standards.

The lines "Burn it out... this imprint, this negative" suggest a desire to rid oneself of the judgments and biases that create these negative imprints. The song is a call to acknowledge and challenge the ways in which we perpetuate harmful societal norms and to strive towards acceptance and understanding. The repetition of the phrase "this imprint, this negative" emphasizes the importance and gravity of the issue.

Overall, "Imprint" encourages listeners to challenge the biases and judgments we hold, and to seek a greater level of understanding and empathy towards others that goes beyond just their physical appearance.

Line by Line Meaning

The skin we've grown and lust for same, Is on our hands.
Our physical exterior is something that we crave but it's also something that we have to bear responsibility for.

As we cast stones and lay the blame, We're all the same.
We are all guilty of blaming and persecuting others, and in doing so, we reveal our own imperfections.

And if you had no skin, and if you had no skin Would I be so quick to burn my stare? (Into your body.)
If we were all stripped down to our essential selves, would we still treat each other with such cruelty and disregard?

And if you had no skin, and if you had no skin Would I be so quick to burn your body? (Into my mind.)
If we were all stripped down to our essential selves, would we still judge and categorize each other based on superficial factors?

Burn it out... This imprint, this negative.
We need to work to erase the negative impact we have on ourselves and others, so that we can move forward without this baggage.

Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS