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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Pretty Lies" by the artist "Written By Wolves"

The lyrics of "Pretty Lies" by Written By Wolves explore the struggle with inner demons and societal pressure that tries to confine an individual within the bounds of mediocrity.

The lyrical protagonist finds himself at a crossroads: on one hand, he dreams of greatness, of the rockstar path, while on the other, he faces a harsh reality where those dreams seem unattainable. The people around him, embodying conformity and fear of the unknown, urge him to give up, to "blend in with the crowd" ("Don't get up, they'll destroy you...").

However, a fire still burns within the hero, a thirst for self-expression. He urges himself not to listen to the "sweet lies" that permeate the words of his advisors and not to let fear paralyze his will.

The image of the "wheel" symbolizes routine, an endless cycle of monotonous days. The hero does not want to be a cog in the system; he strives to break free from its confines ("Maybe break free, and take all the power...").

The text is imbued with a rebellious spirit, a call for introspection and rejection of stereotypes imposed by society. The hero understands that the path to his dream will be thorny, but he is ready to fight for his individuality, even if it means confronting the whole world.

I've been starting to accept that

Maybe this is all there is and

Dreams that I've held in my head

Should be forgotten just forget

That you thought you were bound for greatness

Rock and roll could be a saviour

Keep that to yourself

And just fit in

Don't stand out or they'll destroy you

Words are sharp and filed with poison

Every step that you take forward

They'll pull you back a thousand more

So give up your imagination

Take the pill it's just sedation

Be a member of society

That's not worth living for

I won't be afraid anymore

Like a thief in the night

Armed with their pretty lies

They will haunt you

Consume you

But you can't let them win

Let the fear be your friend

Let it guide you

Fulfill you

You close your eyes and dreams start racing

Feels so real that you can taste it

See the crowd and all their faces

Hear them screaming out your name and

Wish this was more than a vision

You could break out of this prison

Taking back control

Defiantly

Feel the fear and let it guide you

Let the fire burn inside you

Think of all that they've denied you

Remember and use the drive

You've always had but buried deeper

You give up they get what they want

Don't let them win

Like a thief in the night

Armed with their pretty lies

They will haunt you

Consume you

But you can't let them win

Let the fear be your friend

Let it guide you

Fulfill you

I'm sick of all their pretty lies

They sparkle like a blade

But I will make damn sure

That I will not die wondering

What could have been

I'll take nothing to the grave

That's not worth living for

I won't be afraid anymore

Like a thief in the night

Armed with their pretty lies

They will haunt you

Consume you

But you can't let them win

Let the fear be your friend

Let it guide you

Fulfill you

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