Song Description
Sing-along chorus with call and response vocals and harmonies. Very melodic and textured with a string quartet breakdown. A song about the general apathy of people who do not listen or care while the main protagonist finds strength in himself and ultimately courage to break out of such a dismal world and forge his own path.
| Song Length |
4:55 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Heated |
Subject |
Loneliness, Healing |
| Similar Artists |
Beatles, Fountains of Wayne |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Taking the day in all sorts of stride
Making a point to not coincide
With anyone who has a thought against me
Wishing away the lost soul inside
Trying to find a safe steroid
Why can't you listen to me
Feeling the pain in all sorts of eyes
Trying to steer myself clear of lies
Looking away from darkness all around me
No solace was ever once guaranteed
No solace was ever not guaranteed
Why can't you listen to me
All that you think you see
All that you thought you know
All that you think you know
You don't understand the words
Don't understand the words
Ending the day in all sorts of ways
Stopping to watch my city's parade
With everyone who once marched over me
Damned if I don't feel like the drum today
Leading the charge while people follow me
Why can't you listen to me