The meaning of this song is pretty self explanatory. He's talking about how the world is so fucked up that he doesn't want to be a part of it and struggles with thoughts of suicide as a result. He is stuck on the "dark side" because there is so much bad that it drowns out the good.
While I agree with Cyanyde that the true meaning of the song is about suicidal thoughts, there is another theme that runs parallel in the lyrics; and while Lupe may not have written it intentionally, it’s interesting that it’s there and I have to wonder…
In the Christian world view Jesus is known as �the Door�. Entering through �the Door� is the only way to be with God where there is peace, fulfillment and purpose. The trouble is that everything in this world screams for you not to take that door; the worst voice being your own (the sinful nature of...
While I agree with Cyanyde that the true meaning of the song is about suicidal thoughts, there is another theme that runs parallel in the lyrics; and while Lupe may not have written it intentionally, it’s interesting that it’s there and I have to wonder…
In the Christian world view Jesus is known as â€�the Doorâ€�. Entering through â€�the Doorâ€� is the only way to be with God where there is peace, fulfillment and purpose. The trouble is that everything in this world screams for you not to take that door; the worst voice being your own (the sinful nature of man’s desires, wants and self-praise {the ‘me’}). So we go through life trying to get by without God, but we feel something’s wrong. Read the lyrics again with this in mind. And when it says â€�youâ€� or â€�yourâ€� think of Jesus.
The meaning of this song is pretty self explanatory. He's talking about how the world is so fucked up that he doesn't want to be a part of it and struggles with thoughts of suicide as a result. He is stuck on the "dark side" because there is so much bad that it drowns out the good.
While I agree with Cyanyde that the true meaning of the song is about suicidal thoughts, there is another theme that runs parallel in the lyrics; and while Lupe may not have written it intentionally, it’s interesting that it’s there and I have to wonder… In the Christian world view Jesus is known as â€�the Doorâ€�. Entering through â€�the Doorâ€� is the only way to be with God where there is peace, fulfillment and purpose. The trouble is that everything in this world screams for you not to take that door; the worst voice being your own (the sinful nature of...
While I agree with Cyanyde that the true meaning of the song is about suicidal thoughts, there is another theme that runs parallel in the lyrics; and while Lupe may not have written it intentionally, it’s interesting that it’s there and I have to wonder… In the Christian world view Jesus is known as â€�the Doorâ€�. Entering through â€�the Doorâ€� is the only way to be with God where there is peace, fulfillment and purpose. The trouble is that everything in this world screams for you not to take that door; the worst voice being your own (the sinful nature of man’s desires, wants and self-praise {the ‘me’}). So we go through life trying to get by without God, but we feel something’s wrong. Read the lyrics again with this in mind. And when it says â€�youâ€� or â€�yourâ€� think of Jesus.