Against The Grain
Unknown Prophets Lyrics
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And I just can't find the words I should say
If I wanna tell you how I feel, how I feel
Without breaking all that we've made
But they say life goes on anyway if things should change
Oh, yeah
Stuck in the same old melody of misery
And don't you remember
We wasted our breath, we're over and done with
I couldn't see what you did to me
It's not for the best, we're over and done with
And I just can't stay another night
The last thing that I ever wanted to do
Was to say goodbye to you
Tell me if it's right or wrong, right or wrong
Staring at your pictures 'til the shadows fade
Acting like there's nothing wrong, nothing wrong
What we had is slipping away
But they say life goes on anyway if things should change
Oh, yeah
Stuck in the same old melody of misery
And don't you forget that
All of the times we spent late at night
We wasted our breath, we're over and done with
I couldn't see what you did to me
It's not for the best, we're over and done with
And I just can't stay another night
The last thing that I ever wanted to do
Was to say goodbye to
You say that I, I'm the one who's changed
But I can't keep on living life this way
You say that I, I'm the one who's changed, yeah
You say that I, I'm the one who's changed
But I can't keep on living life this way
You say that I, I'm the one who's changed
I'll find another you another way
All of the times we spent late at night
We wasted our breath, we're over and done with
I couldn't see what you did to me
It's not for the best, we're over and done with
And I just can't stay another night
The last thing that I ever wanted to do
Was to say goodbye to you
You say that I, I'm the one who's changed
But I can't keep on living life this way
You say that I, I'm the one who's changed
I'll find another you another way
The lyrics of Unknown Prophets’s song Against the Grain express the internal struggle of letting go of someone you love, but also trying to move on from the toxicity of the relationship. The singer wishes for a different outcome, but fails to express their feelings without damaging what they have built. They are stuck in the routine of their misery and remember the moments they shared, but ultimately conclude that life goes on and that they must come to terms with the change.
The lyrics reveal the desire to find a new love, but not to forget the memories of the past relationship. The singer recognizes that they might be the one who has changed, but they cannot continue living their life the way they do. They are willing to find another way, even if it leads them down a new, uncertain path. The song is a reflective piece that explores the challenges of navigating the end of a relationship and moving on to a new chapter in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish there was another you 'nother way
I want you to be different or for there to be a different way to approach this situation.
And I just can't find the words I should say
I am struggling to communicate my thoughts and feelings to you.
If I wanna tell you how I feel, how I feel
If I want to express my emotions honestly and sincerely to you.
Without breaking all that we've made
Without ruining or damaging everything we have built together.
But they say life goes on anyway if things should change
People say that life doesn't stop even if things change between us.
Oh, yeah
A casual expression of agreement or acknowledgment.
Stuck in the same old melody of misery
I feel trapped in the same unhappy situation.
And don't you remember
Do you not recall or have memory of?
All of the times we spent late at night
All the late nights we shared together.
We wasted our breath, we're over and done with
Our conversations in the past were fruitless and now we are finished.
I couldn't see what you did to me
I didn't understand the harm you were causing me.
It's not for the best, we're over and done with
Ending our relationship is not the ideal situation, but it is necessary.
And I just can't stay another night
I cannot endure another night in this position.
The last thing that I ever wanted to do
Saying goodbye to you was the last thing I wanted to do.
Was to say goodbye to you
The most difficult thing for me to do was to say farewell to you.
Tell me if it's right or wrong, right or wrong
Please inform me if what I am doing is correct or incorrect.
Staring at your pictures 'til the shadows fade
I am fixated on your photos until they disappear entirely.
Acting like there's nothing wrong, nothing wrong
I am pretending everything is okay when it is not.
What we had is slipping away
The bond we once shared is weakening.
And don't you forget that
Make sure you do not forget.
You say that I, I'm the one who's changed
You accuse me of being the one who has altered.
But I can't keep on living life this way
I can no longer live my life in this manner.
I'll find another you another way
I will search for someone who is different from you in a different manner.
Contributed by Scarlett P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@djrt
I've been bumpin unknown prophets for at least 10 years.... Hip Hop won't stop... CBIS! ;)
@GenesisRockwell
Songs like this is what keeps my soul alive for our Hip Hop culture. God bless them.
@jamiebrown7457
am I the only one who gets some spiritual vibes from this group
@the_wolfmaster6235
Jamie Brown me too its relaxing to listen to this
@jaydub5647
No your not the only one
@g.z.l.gruzaolee7387
Guess You not
@kanedingo
i love the production on this album. probably the most under rated crew around. can not get hold of this anywhere in uk. not even amazon.
@Phobia7495
Real hip hop:) I'm grateful for underground artist .
@bbell64591
i barely found these guys like two days ago but i just cant stop listening to them Unkown Prophets are one of the best!!!!
@coldasmeg
I'm really happy I was introduced to real music at a young age, happy I remembered this song too ❤️