In Denial
William Ryan Fritch Lyrics
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Easier than dealing with it's trails of blood.
For with little more than opaque words you can conceal.
Such empty lies have so ably revised
the deeds our bodes have done
If we can't deny it. then we will revise
and let time do as it may
how sobering it is to have the truth splayed out so naked and raw
so plain our lives born of random device that unfolds in cold and cruel ways
in we can't deny it then we must revise it and hope time sees it our way
The lyrics of William Ryan Fritch's song "In Denial" express the deep-seated human tendency to evade responsibility and the fear of facing harsh realities. The opening lines capture the reluctance of individuals to take ownership of their actions, to come to terms with the resultant consequences. The reference to the "trails of blood" symbolizes the bloodshed, the conflicts, and the destruction caused by our actions. However, people often resort to using "opaque words" to cover up their misdeeds and absolve themselves of any responsibility.
Fritch juxtaposes this with the sobering reality of the truth. He argues that it is much better to confront the truth, no matter how uncomfortable or disruptive it may be, rather than deny it. The raw and nakedness of the truth is shown through the use of the phrase "an animal thing unworthy of myth or song." This phrase suggests the truth is so brutal that we cannot even romanticize it through art or literature. However, Fritch also acknowledges that sometimes people may not be able to handle the truth in the present, and they may need to revise it and hope that "time sees it our way."
Overall, "In Denial" is a meditation on the human condition, exploring our impulse to evade responsibility, the importance of confronting the truth, and facing the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh how easy to just wash our hands of this.
It's tempting to avoid dealing with the bloody aftermath.
Easier than dealing with it's trails of blood.
It's more convenient to ignore the violence and mess it creates.
For with little more than opaque words you can conceal.
Hiding the truth is possible with ambiguous language.
Such empty lies have so ably revised the deeds our bodes have done
Lies can obscure and change what has actually happened.
If we can't deny it. then we will revise and let time do as it may
Rather than facing the truth, we might try to change the narrative and hope it gets forgotten over time.
how sobering it is to have the truth splayed out so naked and raw
Confronting the truth can be overwhelming and painful.
such an animal thing unworthy of myth or song
The raw reality of violence and wrongdoing is not something to be romanticized or celebrated.
so plain our lives born of random device that unfolds in cold and cruel ways
Life can be unpredictable and harsh.
in we can't deny it then we must revise it and hope time sees it our way
If we can't avoid the truth, we might try to alter the story and hope it gets accepted over time.
Contributed by Amelia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.