Her Song
WILLIAM Z VILLAIN Lyrics

This was her song ooh
The song belonged to someone important to the singer, and they are hesitant to sing another song in her memory.

I don't wanna sing another one ooh
The singer is expressing their reluctance to move on from this particular memory and create new ones.

The half-life is 4.4 billion
The song transitions to a discussion of scientific facts, potentially highlighting the insignificance of human actions and emotions in the grand scheme of things.

Years or more
The timeline of geological events is much longer and more complex than individual human experiences.

With babes born, brains scrambled up with their
New generations are born with their own struggles and challenges, potentially highlighting the cycle of pain and trauma passed down through generations.

Ears or worse
The struggles of new generations can have severe consequences, potentially implying that the previous generation's actions can directly affect the next.

Is there no love in our eyes
The singer questions the presence of love and compassion in human society.

Cuz' you were cryin'
The artist observes someone else's tears, potentially emphasizing the emotional pain that humans inflict on each other.

You only knew
The artist acknowledges that the other person was only able to experience their own perspective, highlighting the subjective nature of human experience.

What it sits upon
The artist questions the foundation upon which human society is built, potentially alluding to the negative consequences of greed and exploitation.

But we're so skilled when we deal with
The song transitions back to a discussion of human behavior, particularly our tendency to justify our negative actions.

Hate and shame
These negative emotions are used to justify and perpetuate harmful behavior.

Mix, twist, justify endless
The singer highlights the creativity and determination humans use to justify immoral behavior.

Guilt and shame
These emotions are often used to burden individuals rather than address systemic issues.

But there were people here first
The singer acknowledges the essential role of indigenous people in shaping the world as it is today.

Ten million sons and daughters died
The tragic loss of life and culture of indigenous peoples is highlighted, emphasizing the ongoing harm done towards these communities.

So we could drive nice cars
The artist directly implicates modern society in perpetuating systematic exploitation and harm towards indigenous communities for the sake of personal comfort and luxury.