theory
patrick r. pärk Lyrics
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I'll part ways with the blame
Trying to maintain
But it's still all the same
It's all a game
Hear my name in the rain and the pain
I wear on my face with a tear stain
And show you that you're blind
And in the design of the world I call mine, know that you can't stand
On both sides of the line
Everything is my fault
(It's all the same, just pass me the blame)
The problems have two faces
Everything is my fault
(It's all the same, just pass me the blame)
The problems have two faces
Pass all the blame over to me, it will come eventually
Take the time out to examine all these questions honestly
With my eyes shut, I'm seeing the truth in your words
The absurd, slurred into beauty to be heard
You swim through deceit, the lies that you tell
The stories you sell, knowing you well, I keep distance
And every instance you keep your thoughts concealed
What I feel, just another spoke in the wheel
All or nothing, thrown down and trampled by your heel
And eaten away by my own version of the real
Everything is my fault
(It's all the same, just pass me the blame)
The problems have two faces
Everything is my fault
(It's all the same, just pass me the blame)
The problems have two faces
Pass all the blame over to me, it will come eventually
Take the time out to examine all these questions honestly
Who is to blame?
Nothing, thrown down
It's all the same, just pass me the blame
Trampled by your heal
Play the game and wear the tear stain
Eaten by my own
Pass the blame 'cause you'll feel it if you don't
Version of the real
Nothing, thrown down
It's all the same, just pass me the blame
Trampled by your heal
Play the game and wear the tear stain
Eaten by my own
Pass the blame 'cause you'll feel it if you don't
Version of the real
The lyrics of "Theory" by Patrick R. Pärk convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the difficulties they face and their attempt to maintain composure, but ultimately realizing that everything remains the same. It is described as a game, where the singer's name is heard in the rain and the pain they carry is visible on their face. There is a sense of resignation and weariness.
The second verse addresses someone who pretends to care, but the singer believes it is time to reveal their true feelings and expose the person's blindness. The singer asserts that this person cannot straddle both sides of the line, suggesting that they must choose a position. The chorus repeats the idea that everything is the singer's fault, and the problems have two sides or faces. This could imply a feeling of being blamed for everything, even when they are not responsible.
The bridge delves deeper into the singer's perspective. Their eyes are closed, but they claim to see the truth in the other person's words, however absurd and slurred they may be. The person in question is accused of swimming through deceit and selling stories, while the singer keeps their distance. There is a sense of frustration in realizing that their own perception of reality is being eroded away, possibly by the other person's actions.
In the final part of the song, the singer asks who is to blame but offers no clear answer. They mention being thrown down and trampled upon, playing the game and wearing the tear stain. The repetition of "nothing thrown down" suggests a feeling of insignificance or powerlessness. The overall tone of the lyrics seems to depict a sense of being trapped in a cycle of blame and manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark days
During difficult times
I'll part ways with the blame
I will distance myself from taking responsibility
Trying to maintain
Struggling to keep things stable
But it's still all the same
But everything remains unchanged
It's all a game
Life is a game
Hear my name in the rain and the pain
My name is associated with sadness and suffering
I wear on my face with a tear stain
Visible signs of sorrow are evident on my face
You feign fondness, honestly it's time to give you a piece of my mind
You pretend to care, but I need to express my true feelings
And show you that you're blind
And make you realize your ignorance
And in the design of the world I call mine, know that you can't stand
And in my version of the world, you don't belong
On both sides of the line
Being indecisive or trying to be on both sides
Everything is my fault
I take blame for everything
(It's all the same, just pass me the blame)
(It doesn't matter, just blame me)
The problems have two faces
The issues have multiple aspects
Pass all the blame over to me, it will come eventually
Transfer all the blame to me, it will catch up with me eventually
Take the time out to examine all these questions honestly
Take a moment to reflect on these questions sincerely
With my eyes shut, I'm seeing the truth in your words
Even without looking, I can perceive the truth in what you say
The absurd, slurred into beauty to be heard
The nonsensical is transformed into something beautiful to be listened to
You swim through deceit, the lies that you tell
You navigate through deception, telling lies
The stories you sell, knowing you well, I keep distance
I keep myself at a distance, aware of your true intentions
And every instance you keep your thoughts concealed
Each time you hide your thoughts
What I feel, just another spoke in the wheel
My emotions are insignificant, just a small part of the larger picture
All or nothing, thrown down and trampled by your heel
Complete surrender, being crushed by your dominance
And eaten away by my own version of the real
Consumed by my own perception of reality
Who is to blame?
Who should be held accountable?
Nothing, thrown down
Nothingness, discarded
Trampled by your heal
Being crushed by your actions
Play the game and wear the tear stain
Engage in the game and bear the emotional scars
Eaten by my own
Consumed by my own actions or thoughts
Pass the blame 'cause you'll feel it if you don't
Shift the responsibility to avoid facing the consequences
Version of the real
My perception of reality
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chester Charles Bennington, Robert G. Bourdon, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda
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