This Path
no cops for miles Lyrics
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Feels like the world's comin to an end
Everybodys giving up and Everybodys giving in
Im all alone yeah
Tryin to avoid everybody
But the fuckin message aint goin through
To who?
To you!
Waste!
Yeah everybodies givin up and everybodies givin in
Hate!
So im thinking about givin up im thinking about givin in
Waste!
Yeah everybodies givin up and everybodies givin in
Pain!
So im thinking about givin up im thinking about givin in
Why should I try to make it in this world?
So am I right to take this path with no control?
Cus when people rule people
It makes us unequal
And when people rule people
It makes us an unequal waste!
Yeah everybodies givin up and everybodies givin in
Hate!
So im thinking about givin up im thinking about givin in
Waste!
Yeah everybodies givin up and everybodies givin in
Pain!
So im thinking about givin up im thinking about givin in
Im thinking about givin up im thinking about givin in
Im thinking about givin up im thinking about givin in
"OPTIONS" VERSION:
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Feels like this worlds coming to an end
Everything is complicated and nothing ever follows through
Im all alone yeah trying to avoid
meloncholy but theres never anything that i can do
to get away and to clear my head from you
and i know theres a way but im better off dead
cus you're a...
Waste!
Cus Everybodies givin up and everybodies givin in
Hate!
So im thinking about givin up, im thinking about givin in
Waste!
Yeah, Everybodies givin up and everybodies givin in
Pain!
So im thinking about givin up, im thinking about givin in
so why should i try to make it in this world?
so am i right to take this path with no control?
and i know i complain but theres too much to blame on you
you're all one in the same
it makes me wonder if im still sane
Waste!
Cus Everybodies givin up and everybodies givin in
Hate!
Yeah, im thinking about givin up, im thinking about givin in
Waste!
Cus Everybodies givin up and everybodies givin in
Pain!
So im thinking about givin up, im thinking about givin in
The song "This Path" by No Cops For Miles reflects on the feeling of hopelessness and the struggle to find purpose in a world where everything seems to be going wrong. The lyrics convey a sense of isolation as the singer feels alone in trying to avoid the negativity that surrounds them, but ultimately realizes that the problems cannot be escaped. The repetition of the lines "everybody's giving up and everybody's giving in" emphasizes the pervasive nature of this feeling and the difficulty of breaking free from it.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that the societal structures and hierarchies that exist perpetuate inequality and perpetuate this sense of hopelessness. The lines "when people rule people, it makes us unequal" highlights the frustration with the systems in place and the desire for change.
Overall, "This Path" conveys a deep sense of existential struggle and the difficulty of finding meaning in a world that seems to be falling apart. The repetitive nature of the lyrics emphasizes the feeling of hopelessness, but the acknowledgment of the societal structures that contribute to this feeling also suggests an underlying hope for change and a desire to find a different path.
Line by Line Meaning
Feels like the world's comin to an end
I feel like everything is falling apart and there's no hope left.
Everybodys giving up and Everybodys giving in
Everyone around me is losing faith and surrendering to the negativity.
Im all alone yeah
I'm feeling isolated and disconnected from others.
Tryin to avoid everybody
I'm intentionally avoiding interaction with others because of the overwhelming negativity around me.
But the fuckin message aint goin through
My attempts to distance myself from negativity aren't working, and I'm still receiving negative messages.
So I complain again
I find myself repeatedly expressing my frustration and discontent.
To who?
I'm not sure who to express my complaints to.
To you!
I'm directing my complaints to you, whoever you may be.
Why should I try to make it in this world?
I'm questioning the point of striving to succeed in a world that seems so hopeless.
So am I right to take this path with no control?
I'm considering abandoning my efforts to make my own destiny and allowing myself to be controlled by external forces.
Cus when people rule people
I believe that societal power structures result in oppression and inequality.
It makes us unequal
I recognize that these power structures create a system where some are privileged and others are disadvantaged.
And when people rule people
My belief is that a hierarchical power structure leads to exploitation and injustice.
It makes us an unequal waste!
The result of this power structure is widespread suffering and waste of human potential.
Contributed by Mateo Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.