| The Dillinger Escape Plan – Prancer Lyrics | 12 years ago |
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Looks to me like this song is about people being afraid to live their lives & follow their dreams. Instead of being oneself and making their mark, this individual finds it more palatable to mirror what others do (or what others expect from them) and base his or her reality on the perceptions of others. "What was the question?" I'm assuming that's the eternal question, "What's the meaning of life?" DEP's response: Why do you need an answer from us? This struggle can only be answered internally. People who don't understand this basic principle make us sick/nauseous. However, art is supposed to remind people what is beautiful in life. The inability of some to understand this is an inspiration for their work ("I guess it just means I need us"). This fuels their work, not unlike the way a piece of delicious ripe fruit fuels your body. By the end of the song, or by the end of your life, you've finally figured this out. Unfortunately for you, you were doing it wrong - busy living someone else's life instead of your own. But, at least you were able to live vicariously thru others ("ghosts wearing my skin"). We've laid it all out for you; now try to pretend it's not the case (try to disbelieve us). |
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