Puppets
corella Lyrics


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I′ve got a feeling there's a problem
Always gun against the grain
Never make it in the long run
Oh, it drives me insane

I wanna feel a little rancid
′Cause right now they're exactly where they want us to be
Feel like the puppet you created
Feel like the puppet you created

I'll be right there
Losing my head
Thinking of things
We′ll do instead
Yeah I′m trying my best
Know I'm trying my best

What are we waiting, waiting, waiting
What are we waiting for
′Cause all that I do is never good enough for you

I don't even need a reason
Head in the clouds and we never seem so far on our feet
I only wish that you believe in
The only dream that keeps me dripping

Running circles around this whole town
I′m losing time and I feel like I'm ready to blow
We need to find another way out
We can fade out
Fade out

What are we waiting, waiting, waiting
What are we waiting for
′Cause all that I do is never good enough for you

What are we waiting, waiting, waiting
What are we waiting for
'Cause all that I do is never enough for you

I'll be right there
Losing my head
Thinking of things
We′ll do instead
Yeah I′m trying my best
Know I'm trying my best

What are we waiting for




Who are we fighting for
′Cause all that I do is never enough for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Corella's "Puppets" seem to express frustration with feeling controlled and manipulated by external forces. The opening lines suggest a sense of opposition and a feeling of not fitting in with societal norms. The singer seems to feel like they are perpetually fighting against the grain and that their efforts are not sustainable in the long run.


The second verse suggests a desire to rebel against the status quo and to escape the feeling of being a puppet in someone else's game. The line "Feel like the puppet you created" implies that the singer feels like they are not in control of their own destiny and are instead following a path laid out by someone else. The chorus, which repeats several times throughout the song, asks the listener what they are waiting for and implies that there is another way out of their current circumstances.


The final verse touches on a sense of disillusionment and a feeling that things are not as they seem. The singer suggests that they are losing time and that they feel like they are about to explode. They need to find another way out and "fade out" of their current situation. Overall, the song seems to be about feeling trapped and frustrated with one's circumstances and the desire to break free and take control of one's own life.


Line by Line Meaning

I’ve got a feeling there’s a problem
I sense that there is an issue


Always gun against the grain
I am always going against the norm


Never make it in the long run
I feel like I won’t succeed in the future


Oh, it drives me insane
It is causing me to lose my sanity


I wanna feel a little rancid
I want to feel rebellious and uncooperative


′Cause right now they’re exactly where they want us to be
We are currently in the position that they want us to be in


Feel like the puppet you created
I feel like I am being controlled by you


I’ll be right there
I will be present in that moment


Losing my head
I am becoming overwhelmed


Thinking of things
I am considering different options


We’ll do instead
We will find an alternative solution


Yeah I’m trying my best
I am giving my all


Know I'm trying my best
I am aware that I am giving my all


What are we waiting, waiting, waiting
What are we delaying, delaying, delaying


What are we waiting for
What is the reason for the delay


’Cause all that I do is never good enough for you
No matter what I do, it is not sufficient for you


I don't even need a reason
I don't require a justification


Head in the clouds and we never seem so far on our feet
We are lost in our thoughts and not making progress


I only wish that you believe in
I hope that you have faith in


The only dream that keeps me dripping
The only thing that motivates me


Running circles around this whole town
I am moving around aimlessly


I’m losing time and I feel like I’m ready to blow
I am wasting time and nearing a breaking point


We need to find another way out
We must discover an alternative solution


We can fade out
We can disappear and exit the situation


What are we waiting for
What is the reason for the delay


Who are we fighting for
Who is the intended beneficiary of our actions


’Cause all that I do is never enough for you
No matter what I do, it is not adequate for you




Writer(s): Adrian Hall, Lee Mccarthy, Ben David Henderson, Jack Richard Taylor, James Karl Fawcett, Joel Smith

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