The Avett Brothers - Slight Figure of Speech Meaning
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Slight Figure of Speech Lyrics
It's hard to tell from where I'm sitting
They say that this is where the fun begins
I guess it's time that I was quitting
A slight figure of speech
I cut my chest wide open
They come and...
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The rap part:We are set to believe people are a certain way based on what we connect them to.
For example, After 9/11 countless muslims were ostrasised even when they were against the attack, were innocent and in some cases lived in America in peace for years.
The chorus: When someone is in a tough position we just stand by and watch to stay away from a problem that isnt ours even when the victim can be saved.
The rest: Don't follow the majority just becasue they are the majority. Popular dosnt mean right.
I would explain my reasoning but im lazy :D
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