Rejected
Unwritten Law Lyrics

Was it something I said
The singer questions if they said or did something wrong.

Or something I became
The singer considers if they have changed into someone undesirable.

You said he filled his head with lead
The singer recalls someone else's words about a person committing suicide.

Just to take away the pain
The artist assumes that the person took their life to avoid suffering.

I'm not gonna give in
The artist refuses to surrender or accept their rejection.

Gonna stand up and fight
The singer is determined to oppose their rejection.

Make believe that the world is safe
The singer wishes to imagine that the world is a secure place.

For you and me tonight
The artist implies that their actions are for their benefit and another's.

I don't want to
The artist expresses that they are unwilling to engage in something.

I don't need to
The artist states that they do not require doing something.

Understand the world we live in just because I understand the truth
The singer does not believe understanding the world and knowing the truth are mutually inclusive.

Not alone
The artist is not the only one, indicating others share their sentiments.

Rejected
Writing the song title, the singer exposes their inner confusion and turmoil.

I don't want to believe
The singer does not wish to accept something as factual.

There's no time left to dream
The singer feels like their time for dreaming is running out or gone.

So much to wish for but
The artist yearns for so many things but is hesitant to pursue them.

There's no air left to breathe
The artist feels suffocated, unable to take a deep breath of life.

I don't know what is wrong
The singer admits confusion, not knowing what is causing their inner turmoil.

I don't know what is right
The singer does not understand what the correct path to follow is.

So much to live for but
The artist recognizes the opportunities that life offers them but is unsure how or if to proceed.

My mind screams suicide
The artist's distressed mindset creates a sense of self-destructive behavior to find peace.

Through these days of historical page
The song abruptly begins, and the singer evokes the present moment, encouraging an urgency in his words.

Is for you are chosen to
The singer directly addresses his audience, positioning his songs as a gift, or dedication.

Tell them about life
The artist's function is to help in apprehending or understanding what life encompasses.

And what that means inside
The singer acknowledges the personal truth that understanding life abstractly differs from living authentically.

Rejected
The singer concludes as he began, a mix of confusion, hope, and fear, revealing that the message of being rejected is now central to his existence.