Who We Are
Vilano Lyrics


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I've been driving down this road to nowhere
Waiting for something to happen
Feeling like there's no more hope left
Still dreaming about what we could've had

Is this really what you wanted to be?
Start to be the change you want to see
I can't believe
Somehow, we got this far
Do you think of me?
Is this who we are?
Here goes a shot in the dark
Don't you miss your mark

I've been chasing happiness for a long time
Anytime I've gotten close
I've seen it ripped right before my eyes
(Before my eyes)

Is this everything you want it to be?
Start to be the change you want to see

I can't believe
Somehow, we got this far
Do you think of me?
Is this who we are?
Here goes a shot in the dark
Don't you miss your mark

Listen up people
There's only one way we're gonna get through this
And it's all together
Know your fucking place you selfish bitch
This shit is infectious
Let's go!

Look at you fooling around
Dragging me down
In a world so cold and blue
I won't forgive you
What I say is what you are so know your fucking place
Before I turn around, walk out the door and slam it in your face.
Mean nothing to anyone at all, anyone at all
You stupid fucking bitch

I'm dying in quarantine
With a noose on my neck
This virus won't kill me

I can't believe
Somehow, we got this far
Do you think of me?
Is this who we are?
Here goes a shot in the dark
Don't you miss your mark

I can't believe
Somehow, we got this far
Do you think of me?
Is this who we are?




Here goes a shot in the dark
Don't you miss your mark

Overall Meaning

The song "Who We Are" by Vilano seems to be about feeling lost and directionless in life. The singer of the song is driving down a road to nowhere and waiting for something to happen. They're feeling hopeless and dreaming about what could have been. There is a sense of disappointment and sadness that emanates from the lyrics.


The chorus of the song asks a question: Is this who we are? It's almost as if the singer is questioning their own identity and the choices that have led them to this point. The line "start to be the change you want to see" suggests that the singer is searching for some sort of purpose or meaning in their life. The song also references chasing happiness and having it ripped away before their eyes. It's a poignant reminder that life is not always fair and that sometimes the things we want the most are the things that are just out of reach.


The song takes a turn in the last verse with a sudden outburst of anger towards an unnamed "selfish bitch". It's unclear who this person is or why they are being called out, but the lyrics are harsh and unforgiving. In the final lines of the song, the singer declares that they are "dying in quarantine with a noose on my neck" but also says that the virus won't kill them. It's a dark and somewhat cryptic statement that leaves the listener wondering what exactly the singer means.


Overall, "Who We Are" is a song that grapples with themes of identity, hopelessness, and anger. It's a powerful and emotional song that leaves a lasting impression on the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been driving down this road to nowhere
I feel lost and directionless, like I'm going nowhere in life.


Waiting for something to happen
I'm hoping that something will come along and change my situation.


Feeling like there's no more hope left
I'm starting to lose faith that things will ever get better.


Still dreaming about what we could've had
I'm still holding onto the hope that things could've been different.


Is this really what you wanted to be?
Are you happy with the person you've become?


Start to be the change you want to see
Take action to make a difference and create the life you want for yourself.


I've been chasing happiness for a long time
I've been trying to find happiness and fulfillment for a while now.


Anytime I've gotten close
Every time I think I'm close to finding happiness, something goes wrong.


I've seen it ripped right before my eyes
I've watched my dreams and hopes get destroyed before my very eyes.


Listen up people
Pay attention to what I'm about to say.


There's only one way we're gonna get through this
We need to work together to overcome our problems.


Know your fucking place you selfish bitch
Stop being self-centered and be a team player for once.


This shit is infectious
Our negative attitudes and actions are contagious and affect others around us.


Look at you fooling around
I'm disappointed in how you're behaving.


Dragging me down
Your actions are negatively impacting me and bringing me down.


In a world so cold and blue
Life can be harsh and unfeeling sometimes, and it's difficult to find warmth and kindness.


I won't forgive you
I'm unable to forgive you for what you've done.


What I say is what you are so know your fucking place
You need to recognize and accept your limitations and place in the scheme of things.


Before I turn around, walk out the door and slam it in your face.
I'm on the verge of cutting ties with you and ending our relationship.


Mean nothing to anyone at all, anyone at all
I feel like I'm insignificant and unimportant to everyone around me.


You stupid fucking bitch
I'm angry and frustrated with you.


I'm dying in quarantine
I'm feeling isolated and alone during this pandemic.


With a noose on my neck
I feel trapped and suffocated by my circumstances.


This virus won't kill me
I refuse to let this pandemic defeat me.


Here goes a shot in the dark
I'm taking a risk and trying something new in hopes that it will work out.


Don't you miss your mark
I'm reminding myself not to give up and to keep pushing towards my goals.


Do you think of me?
Do you ever stop to consider how your actions affect me?


Is this who we are?
Is this the type of people we want to be and how we want to live our lives?


I can't believe
I'm surprised and shocked by how things have turned out.


Somehow, we got this far
Despite the odds, we've managed to make it this far in life.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adam Otoski, Chas Huff, Mark Broyles, Nick Holtz

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Ghost Killer Entertainment

Make sure to check out this song as well on all music platforms!
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Cryfield

Man, this is giving me such a early 2000's vibe. Love it when bands go back in time. Best time for music like this. Keep it up guys ❤️

Ghost Killer Entertainment

You'll definitely be seeing more of these guys! Just signed them to the label!

Jose Ceballos

Amazing🤘

Lisa Huff

Total JAM! Love it!!

Jeremy Squiers

Those old school vibes tho

Spuhfunky11

good video and catchy song instant like keep doing the good work vilano

Formertroll

Great track!

ZephyrSunrise Prods. & Covers

Glad to see these guys getting some love. Known about this song for a while 😎😆❤️

Colin Ace

cool story guy

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