One of Us
slenderbodies Lyrics

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You said that were one of us
Sitting around wildfire
Sitting around with a wild side
She said that you were one of us
One of the kids from back in our day
When the world was more lovely

Be cool for her

Don't act like a fool because
One of us one of us one of us
Don't try to offer her the silly things you do all day to day, bases
Because you're one of us, one of us one, One of us
Your one of us, you're one of us, you're one of us
Your One of us One of us one

You said you'll never run from us
Told us that you're ours until you're dead and gone
But you're Running from us now
And chasing after her wont get her heart to trust you again since you become the one you told her to how to [?]
One of us one of us

Be cool for her
Don't act like a fool because
Your one of us one of us one of us
Don't try to offer her the silly things you do all day to day, bases

Because you're one of us, you're one of us, one of us, one of us
You're one of us you're one of us one you're one of us one of us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to slenderbodies' song "One of Us" explore themes of exclusion and conformity, examining how people try to fit in with certain social groups or cliques. The chorus repeats the phrase "one of us," emphasizing the importance of belonging and being accepted by a particular group. The first verse describes sitting around a wildfire with someone who is part of this group, noting their "wild side" and their shared experiences from "back in our day when the world was more lovely."

However, the second verse reveals that the person is no longer part of the group, as they are now "running from us" and "chasing after her" instead. The singer warns this person not to "act like a fool" or "offer her the silly things you do all day," as these behaviors won't help them regain the trust of the person they're pursuing. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing that despite their current actions, the person is still considered "one of us" by the group.

Overall, the song suggests that social belonging and acceptance can be fragile and conditional. It also touches on the complex dynamics of relationships and how actions can impact trust and loyalty. The lyrics are set against a dreamy, atmospheric backdrop of guitar and electronic beats, creating a wistful and introspective mood.

Line by Line Meaning

You said that were one of us
You claimed to understand and relate to us

Sitting around wildfire
Gathering and spending time together in nature

Sitting around with a wild side
Being adventurous and daring, breaking from the norm

She said that you were one of us
She found you relatable and connected to our group

One of the kids from back in our day
One who grew up with and understands the experiences from our past

When the world was more lovely
A time when the world was simpler and more beautiful

Be cool for her
Act calm and collected for her sake

Don't act like a fool because
Avoid acting foolish and childish around her

One of us one of us one of us
You are part of our group and should act accordingly

Don't try to offer her the silly things you do all day to day, bases
Don't offer her your mundane and trivial daily activities

Because you're one of us, one of us one, One of us
You belong to our group and should not act differently for her sake

Your one of us, you're one of us, you're one of us
You are a part of our community, don't forget that

Your One of us One of us one
You are part of our group, act like it

You said you'll never run from us
You promised to always be there and not abandon our group

Told us that you're ours until you're dead and gone
Stated that you will always belong to our group, even until death

But you're Running from us now
You are currently distancing yourself from our group

And chasing after her wont get her heart to trust you again since you become the one you told her to how to [?]
Pursuing her won't regain her trust in you since you have become what you told her not to be

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