This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
This hollow feeling, the knowledge that you exist
Amidst your insecurities, cover up only to coward out
And never shutting up only to never speak aloud
Have you dried up entirely?
The walls of a church don't make it holy
It's what's authentic that completes the sum of it's parts
Don't excuse yourself from life today on the pretense of your past
You're hurt, you're broken, that's alright
This might be what it takes to wake you up
This might be what it takes to wake you up
Are you at your wits end yet?
Are you at your wits end yet?
Are you at your wits end?
Are you at your wits end yet?
The walls of a church don't make it holy
Security isn't glitzy or glamorous, concrete or cohesive
Therein lies the truth, lift your head up high
It's what we know we aren't that makes us who we are
It's what we know we aren't that makes us who we are
You're hurt, you're broken, that's alright
That makes us who we are
You're hurt, you're broken, that's alright
That makes us who we are
Amidst your insecurities, cover up only to coward out
And never shutting up only to never speak aloud
Have you dried up entirely?
The walls of a church don't make it holy
It's what's authentic that completes the sum of it's parts
Don't excuse yourself from life today on the pretense of your past
You're hurt, you're broken, that's alright
This might be what it takes to wake you up
This might be what it takes to wake you up
Are you at your wits end yet?
Are you at your wits end yet?
Are you at your wits end?
Are you at your wits end yet?
The walls of a church don't make it holy
Security isn't glitzy or glamorous, concrete or cohesive
Therein lies the truth, lift your head up high
It's what we know we aren't that makes us who we are
It's what we know we aren't that makes us who we are
You're hurt, you're broken, that's alright
That makes us who we are
You're hurt, you're broken, that's alright
That makes us who we are
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Existence Lyrics as written by Dustin Davidson Brent Rambler
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
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This may be a bit of a stretch,but it kind of seems like this is talking about how much closer you are to God when you've lost everything,and how having nothing and being hurt and broken ususally causes you to grow closer to God.
great interpretation! As a follower of Jesus Christ, the time of brokenness is a humbling experience as well as a growing experience. When we are at our lowest, we reach for God the most. We we have lost everything, we want to gain Christ's love more than any other time. When we are nothing, He is our everything.
Can anyone explain to me what he means by "It's what we know we aren't that makes us who we are?" I know it means something deep i just can't put my finger on it.
To me, it means we know we'll never match God's standard of perfection. We are sinners, we'll never be anywhere near worthy of heaven.<br /> <br /> <br /> Lyrics from Redemption kinda relate to that. "I am just a man with a heart and sinful hands"
Or simply a process of elimination thing.
I'm pretty sure that's referring to believers in Christ. We know that we, as humans, cannot do a lot of things. We know we are imperfect, sinful, and in need of the Father's help and the salvation of Jesus. We know we aren't anything like God. We don't know everything, can't be everywhere, and are very far from perfectly loving like the Lord. When we acknowledge that, put ourselves in a place of surrender, and let the Holy Spirit guide us to be more like Jesus, that makes us who we are as believers. <br /> <br /> In my opinion, that's really encouraging, which is why I think they say "Lift your head up high." right before that :)<br /> <br /> just my .02...let me know what you think :)
I relate alot to the saying going something like: "I can't know everything, but I know what I don't know and that makes me wise"<br /> <br /> now, if we put that on a person, you may interpret it as "I don't know exactly how I will react in certain situations but I sure as hell know how I won't react"<br /> <br /> and I believe it's exactly that they're referring to - the untouchable principes of yourself - they define who you are.<br /> <br /> :)
I think it's like the things you stand for and more importantly the things you stand against shape the kind of person you are.
My personal take on line "Your hurt, your broken. That's alright. This might be what it takes to wake you up" can be applied in life. What those words meant to me was almost like a 'what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger' type of thing. Also sometimes people are so wrapped up in a personal frame of mind that leads to negativity, and when something life changing happens to leave them "Hurt and broken" they start seeing things with a new perspective. "It makes us who we are" meaning everything is an experience that shapes us in a way. Good or bad, everything has the possibility of a positive outcome in the long run. Because we can learn something in everything we do, and experience. The moral of the story.
I definitely understand what you're getting at Fearless and I agree.
But as for a different interpretation:
Maybe the song is about how people put up a 'front', if you will, or a charade [i think in this song it is directed towards a religious one] on the outside to fit in or to look cool [the walls of a church don't make it holy]; you're insecure so you put on the charade. And inside you feel nothing. You are always talking, but you never say what you truly feel [speaking aloud]. It's the real you that defines who you are. Then add in Fearless' part and thats about it. Just a stab in the dark.
Anybody have any interpretations for "Don't excuse yourself from life today on the pretense of your past"?
This line means that you shouldn't use something that happened to you in the past as an excuse for making the wrong decision today. You may have been wronged before but that doesn't mean your morals should be relative. You should seek to always do as Christ would.
look i know theyre religious, but why do you have to bring christ into that line? it isnt referenced directly. the line just means, dont let something in your past dictate how you live your life in the present. dont use it as an excuse for your behavior. (dont excuse yourself from life today)