In this anthem of defiance and individuality, Metric explores the tension between conformity and authenticity. The lyrics suggest a narrative where the protagonist is urged to return ("come home") to conventional paths ("black sheep"), yet they resist by bending rules and reshaping reality ("You crack the whip, shape-shift and trick the past again"). This resistance is portrayed as an empowering act of self-expression and survival in a conformist society, underscored by the imagery of sending love through resilience ("I'll send you my love on a wire"). The song celebrates those who dare to live authentically, despite external pressures to conform. #Individuality #Resistance
