Walls
me and the lunatic Lyrics
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Why can't it stay like it was before
Lovers and friends yeah but nothing more
You know I built a commitment wall
And it's not coming down, down, down, down (down)
Emotionally unavailable
And yeah, my love isn't typical
Oh, I'ma let you down, down, down, down (down)
So if I must confess
I can't give you my best
I tried and failed, oh, can't you see
I dunno how to let you love me
You wanna pull when I push you away
Wish I could learn to let you love me
Oh, am I always gonna be this way?
I'm building walls, I build 'em tall
But could you be the one to make me change?
I dunno how to let you love me
Oh, am I always gonna be this way?
Oh, I could sell you a fantasy
Sell it so good that we both believe
But that won't make it reality
Oh, I'll still let you down, down, down, down
So if I must confess
I can't give you my best
I tried and failed, oh, can't you see (can't you see)
I dunno how to let you love me (love me)
You wanna pull when I push you away (push you away)
Wish I could learn to let you love me
Oh, am I always gonna be this way
I'm building walls, I build 'em tall
But could you be the one to make me change?
I dunno how to let you love me
Oh, am I always gonna be this way?
I know I'm broke
And you just wanna try and fix me
But you know I choke
Whenever you get too close, baby, I'm building these walls
I dunno how to let you love me
You wanna pull when I push you away (push you away)
Wish I could learn to let you love me
Oh, am I always gonna be this way
I'm building walls, I build 'em tall
But could you be the one to make me change?
I dunno how to let you love me
Oh, am I always gonna be this way?
The lyrics in "Walls" by the Lunatic bring forth a sense of rebellion against societal norms and the status quo. The opening lyrics talk about how panic sets in and those in power will take advantage of people's fear and compliance. The singer, however, says that he doesn't give a damn and will fight the feeling. He urges the listener to do the same and not be afraid to take risks for their freedom.
The chorus is a call to action, a motivation to break through the walls that society has built around us. The singer talks about throwing it against the wall and taking one shot to be free. He mentions how people keep their voices down, but he's screaming to be free. The lyrics suggest that people will only be half as tall as the singer if they keep their voices down, suggesting that it's important to speak up and make themselves heard.
The second verse speaks more directly to the tactics used by those in power, using statistics and erasing the truth. The singer urges the listener to not trust these lies and to take everything that they want, as this is their shot. The song ends with the call to break down the walls, even if that means punching society in the face.
Overall, "Walls" by the Lunatic is a powerful song about rebelling against societal norms and breaking free from the walls that society has built around us. It encourages listeners to speak up and take risks for their freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Another panic wave is setting in motion, they’ll cut your legs and seize the upper hand
A new feeling of panic is rising within, and those in power will take advantage and control you.
They’ll feed the fear and take your silent devotion, and plan and plan and plan, but I
Don’t give a damn
They will manipulate your fears and beliefs, but I refuse to follow blindly.
Fight the feeling, who’s gonna save me now, you got no one else to blame
Resist the temptation to give in, and take responsibility for your own fate.
Truth is failing, you want a savior now, but it’s just more of the same
The truth is being obscured, and you seek salvation, but it will only lead to more of the same.
I’m not ready, you’re not ready
Neither of us are prepared for the struggle ahead.
Throw it against the wall, watch you stand half as tall as me, keeping your voices down I’m screaming to be free, (You’re not alive if you’re hiding beneath)
Fight back against oppression, even if it means standing alone. Speak out and be heard, as hiding in fear is not truly living.
I’m gonna risk it all, I’m taking this one shot to be free, hiding your face from the light
Cuz you’re too afraid to see, (I’m not a part of the common belief)
I will take a bold risk to escape oppression and refuse to conform to popular beliefs and norms.
Let’s break it down, how bout a punch in the face? They’ll use statistics for fear, and the
Truth they’ll just erase, don’t trust me?
Let's confront the lies and violence of those in power. They will manipulate data to instill fear and silence the truth. Don't trust those who seek to control you.
Whether you like or not, this is the moment you got, take everything that you want
This is your shot so take it
This is the moment to take action and claim what you desire. Don't wait for someone else to do it for you, seize the opportunity now.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Breanainn O Mathuna, Georgia Buchanan, Will Talbot
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