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My baby sleeps like she's on ether
Describing the peaceful appearance of the speaker's partner while sleeping, using the metaphor of being on ether (a sedative).
She pleasantly pains the chains and leather
Expressing the partner's ability to bring both pleasure and pain, possibly in the context of a complex or intense relationship involving chains and leather.
'Cause she's checkin' out the guys, gazin' at the stars
Noting the partner's behavior of checking out other people (guys) and gazing at stars, suggesting a sense of distraction or detachment.
Suffocatin' fireflies in a jar, twinklin'
Metaphorically describing the act of feeling overwhelmed or suffocated by challenges, using the image of fireflies in a jar and twinkling stars.
Those cuckoo birds and killer bees
Mentioning cuckoo birds and killer bees as elements that have led to the speaker's difficult situation.
Are what have brought me to my knees
Attributing the speaker's challenges to cuckoo birds and killer bees, indicating external forces or difficulties.
'Cause I've been lapped by my losing streak
Expressing the speaker's sense of being repeatedly overtaken by a losing streak or unfortunate circumstances.
And I'm going for the gold
Indicating the speaker's determination to strive for success despite facing challenges, symbolized by "going for the gold."
Yeah!
An emphatic affirmation of the speaker's commitment to pursue success ("Yeah!").
One asked, "can you spare some cotter me brother?"
Describing an interaction where someone asks for help ("can you spare some cotter me brother?"), and the speaker responds violently by breaking the person's neck and stealing their needles.
I broke his neck and stole his needles
Continuation of the violent action described in the previous line.
'Cause I got my mind on my money, money on my mind
Expressing a focus on materialistic concerns, with a reference to having one's mind on money.
Love's like a gag in your grab bag, lover
Comparing love to a gag in a grab bag, suggesting a sense of unpredictability or unexpected challenges in romantic relationships.
I'm your spectator sport-o, blockin' your view
Positioning the speaker as a spectator sport, obstructing the partner's view, possibly indicating a sense of possessiveness or control.
Won't buy your right to life 'cause baby I'm a Jew
Rejecting the idea of buying someone's right to life and making a provocative statement about the speaker's identity ("baby I'm a Jew").
Sucker!
A direct address, possibly expressing contempt or frustration ("Sucker!").
'Cause if you're packing heat for Christ
Connecting the speaker's actions to a religious context, suggesting a willingness to fight or confront challenges in the name of faith.
Then I'm kicking ass for God
Asserting the speaker's commitment to take strong action in the name of God.
Who wears the crown
Posing a question about who wears the crown, possibly exploring themes of power, authority, or leadership.
Who wears the crown
Repetition of the question about who wears the crown, emphasizing the theme introduced in the previous line.
Who wears the crown
Repetition of the question about who wears the crown, continuing the thematic exploration.
Is going, yeah he's going
Indicating a downward trajectory, suggesting a negative outcome or decline in the context of who wears the crown.
Down
Finalizing the downward trajectory, reinforcing the idea of a decline or negative outcome.
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