Song Meaning
The lyrics present a stark contrast between how the narrator is perceived and how they identify themselves, highlighting a profound disconnect. Initially, the narrator states that if they are seen as a stone and call themselves a stone, others agree, and similarly if they identify as a tree. This establishes a baseline of perceived reality aligning with self-identification for inanimate objects.
The tension escalates dramatically when the narrator shifts to identifying as blood. Instead of acknowledgment, the response is a dismissal: "they will say - color." This suggests a refusal to see or acknowledge the narrator's true, vital essence, reducing it to a mere superficial attribute.
The repetition of "If they see me as blood and I say blood, they will say - color" emphasizes the persistent denial and misinterpretation. The lyrics powerfully illustrate a situation where the narrator's identity, particularly when it signifies life and vitality (blood), is deliberately overlooked or reclassified into something passive and non-essential (color).
This crafting of lyrics effectively conveys a deep sense of alienation and invalidation. The simple, declarative structure makes the final, jarring mischaracterization all the more impactful, leaving the listener with the chilling feeling of being unseen and misunderstood at a fundamental level.
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