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Don't Think We're One
Tim Exile Lyrics
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I don't want to discourage you at all,
But there's something I ought to tell you.
That magic that you saw inside my eye
Could well be a blacker shade of white than you thought
And like the wintry light is fading.
My boat is sinking, so save yourself.
Don't follow me.
You should be wary of my means and ends.
I have been known to change my tune and mind.
Take my advice and brace yourself.
You may find that from time to time I'm opaque.
You may be tempted to inquire about why,
But I don't even know the answer.
Don't think that we're one, don't fool yourself
My boat is sinking, so save yourself
Don't follow me.
You might be wise to guard yourself against me.
You would be well advised to find a way out of my embittered hidden trap.
But that would just defeat the point of the game.
I'll keep you here, forever locked away;
I've lost the key to the gates of me.
Don't think that we're one, don't fool yourself
My boat is sinking, so save yourself.
Don't follow me.
In Tim Exile's song "Don't Think We're One," the singer addresses someone they care about and urges them to be cautious when it comes to their relationship. The singer warns that the magic in their eye might not be as pure as it seems and their intentions may not always be noble. The lyrics then shift to a more urgent tone as the singer advises the person to save themselves from their own sinking boat and not to follow them blindly. The song ends with a dark twist, as the singer admits to trapping the person and losing the key to their own self-imposed prison.
The song addresses themes of distrust, doubt, and the fragility of human nature. It highlights the idea that people aren't always what they seem and that relationships can be complicated and damaging. The singer's use of imagery, such as the fading light and sinking boat, add to the overall ominous tone of the song.
Overall, "Don't Think We're One" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of trust and the need to be vigilant in all relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to alarm you, my dear.
I want to warn you without causing distress.
I don't want to discourage you at all,
I don't want to demotivate you in any way.
But there's something I ought to tell you.
However, there is still something important to be said.
That magic that you saw inside my eye
The impressive facade that you witnessed before.
Could well be a blacker shade of white than you thought
It could be darker and more obscure than you originally speculated.
And like the wintry light is fading.
The illusion is beginning to fade away, just like the icy season.
Don't think that we're one, don't fool yourself.
We are not unified, don't deceive yourself.
My boat is sinking, so save yourself.
I am in a critical situation, so save yourself and don't be burdened by me.
Don't follow me.
It's best if you don't tag along with me.
You should be wary of my means and ends.
You should be cautious about my methods and objectives.
I have been known to change my tune and mind.
I am prone to switching my stance and viewpoint.
Take my advice and brace yourself.
Be prepared for the worst, heed my suggestion.
You may find that from time to time I'm opaque.
You may discover that sometimes I'm hard to understand.
You may be tempted to inquire about why,
You might be curious and tempted to ask questions.
But I don't even know the answer.
However, even I don't have the answer.
You might be wise to guard yourself against me.
It would be smart to be wary of me.
You would be well advised to find a way out of my embittered hidden trap.
It would be suggested to locate an escape from my bitter, unnoticed trap.
But that would just defeat the point of the game.
Yet, that would be counterintuitive to the purpose of the situation.
I'll keep you here, forever locked away;
I'll keep you confined eternally.
I've lost the key to the gates of me.
I have misplaced the key to access myself.
Don't think that we're one, don't fool yourself.
Remember, we are distinct, don't deceive yourself.
My boat is sinking, so save yourself.
I'm in trouble, so save yourself and don't worry about me.
Don't follow me.
It's best if you don't come along with me.
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86bushi
I saw this dude at low lands (Hollands biggest music festival, 3 days long) at one of the smaller stages, but it was the hardest act I have experienced, just couldn`t stop dancing!! he just made all the sounds live, non- stop mixing, made so much music that regular dj `s need ages for XD
Skyrilla
I think this just became my most favorite song to date.
Vivien Leung
Love this song. Tim Exile is ridiculous live.. loved his set at the Imogen Heap concert in HK.
Ninja Gaijin - Subterfuge Seminars
This is the soundtrack of a single person on LSD surrounded by people on MDMA
SIIN XX7
LOL! Stupendous
Glenn Sweetman
yep!
xsenator152
Amazing song! Amazing Artist. a lot of Love! the video is cool too.
timothy craddock
i'm gonna send the lyrics to a girl in a text so she gets the picture...haha...thankyou exile...you fucking own it!
Adam Frederick
this track is still magic beans
MarcosPulsar
This Song is so fuckin great...I love it! Listen to his Album and get inspired ; )