I like It
We Cry Diamonds Lyrics
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I do it to myself every time
I want it I need it I have it I waste it
oh change your mind
we built our cities on top of the sky (oh change your mind)
Iron ships that were too big too fail (change your mind)
we were so proud and we said it out loud
you can't keep living your life this way like everything belongs to you
I like it I like it I love it I hate it
I do it to myself every time
I want it I need it I have it I waste it
oh change your mind
we gotta try get past the lie
we gotta hold onto what we got
learn how to be broken and free
see what we are instead of what were not
the harder that they push me the less I am inclined
oh change your mind
I like it I like it I love it I hate it
I do it to myself every time
I want it I need it I have it
I waste it oh change your mind
The lyrics of "I Like It" by We Cry Diamonds convey the contradictions and complexities of human desire, choices and consequences. The repetition of the contrasting phrases โI like it, I love it, I hate itโ and โI want it, I need it, I have it, I waste itโ suggest a cycle of addiction and self-sabotage, where the singer recognizes their own role in repeating destructive patterns but still struggles to break free. The line โI do it to myself every timeโ implies a sense of responsibility and regret, while the plea โoh change your mindโ suggests a desire for transformation or redemption.
The second half of the song shifts from examining the personal to the societal, as the lyrics reference the hubris and fallibility of humanityโs technological and cultural achievements. The phrase โwe built our cities on top of the skyโ invokes the image of skyscrapers reaching towards the heavens, but also the precariousness of such structures that can easily collapse. The line โIron ships that were too big to failโ brings to mind the Titanic and other disasters caused by overconfidence in machines and systems. The call to โget past the lieโ and โsee what we are instead of what weโre notโ suggests a need to reassess values and priorities and to embrace vulnerability and imperfection as essential for growth and survival.
Overall, "I Like It" explores the complexities of the human condition, our desires and weaknesses, and the need to learn from past mistakes and adapt to changing circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I like it I like it I love it I hate it
The singer has mixed feelings about something and experiences a range of emotions towards it.
I do it to myself every time
The singer takes responsibility for their feelings and actions, acknowledging a pattern of behavior.
I want it I need it I have it I waste it
The singer desires something, acquires it, but then fails to make the most of it, suggesting a lack of appreciation or understanding.
oh change your mind
The artist invites or urges someone to reconsider their perspective or behavior.
we built our cities on top of the sky (oh change your mind)
The artist critiques the human tendency to build structures beyond natural limits and the need to rethink this approach.
Iron ships that were too big too fail (change your mind)
The singer points out the arrogance in constructing invincible machines and questions the practicality and ethics of this mindset.
we were so proud and we said it out loud now were gonna get what's due
The singer discusses how boasting about accomplishments may lead to negative consequences or repercussions.
you can't keep living your life this way like everything belongs to you
The artist advises against an entitled or self-centered approach to life and stresses the importance of shared responsibility and accountability.
we gotta try get past the lie
The artist encourages moving beyond falsehoods or illusions and pursuing truth and honesty.
we gotta hold onto what we got
The artist advocates for appreciation and preservation of what is valuable or important.
learn how to be broken and free
The singer suggests embracing vulnerability and the idea that being open and honest can lead to growth and liberation.
see what we are instead of what were not
The artist encourages self-acceptance and a focus on what one possesses rather than what one lacks or desires.
the harder that they push me the less I am inclined
The singer describes the tendency to resist or reject external pressures or expectations, and to need space to find clarity and resolve.
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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