Lyrics
Do what you want me to do
Expressing willingness to comply with others' requests or expectations.
Say what you want me to say
Acknowledging readiness to say whatever is expected.
I smile when you give me the cue
Reacting positively to cues or signals from someone else.
I'll play like you want me to play
Committing to play a role as desired by someone else.
Don't give up, it's a quarter past three
Encouraging persistence despite challenges; it's late at night (quarter past three).
I'm just scared I'll die before I can be free
Expressing fear of not achieving personal freedom before potential death.
So how come the road never clears?
Pondering the persistence of challenges or obstacles on one's life path.
How come it's always so cold?
Reflecting on the enduring coldness or difficulties in life.
I guess there's no way ought a here
Suggesting a feeling of being stuck or trapped without a clear way out.
Unless I reshape to your mold
Implying a need to conform or change to fit societal expectations or norms.
Don't give up, it's a quarter past three
Encouraging persistence despite challenges; it's late at night (quarter past three).
I'm just scared I'll die before I can be free
Reiterating the fear of not attaining freedom before potential death.
Paint by number
Introducing the metaphor of painting by number, implying conformity or following a prescribed path.
Obey all posted signs
Encouraging obedience to established rules or norms.
Am I so out of touch
Questioning if it's wrong to want to express one's inner darkness or individuality.
To wanna let my darkness shine?
Expressing a desire to let personal darkness or uniqueness shine.
Let's take it down another notch
Suggesting a lowering of intensity or ambition.
Dim all your brightest ideas
Advising to dim or suppress one's brightest ideas or aspirations.
Just a little snip to the crotch, now watch
Suggesting a small compromise or sacrifice to ease a situation.
That ought a set you at ease
Expecting the compromise to bring comfort or relaxation.
Don't give up, it's a quarter past three
Encouraging persistence despite challenges; it's late at night (quarter past three).
I'm just scared I'll die before I can be free
Reiterating the fear of not attaining freedom before potential death.
Paint by number
Reintroducing the metaphor of painting by number, emphasizing conformity.
Obey all posted signs
Encouraging obedience to established rules or norms.
Am I so out of touch
Questioning if it's wrong to want to express one's inner darkness or individuality.
To wanna let my darkness shine?
Expressing a desire to let personal darkness or uniqueness shine.
Population
Introducing the concept of population, possibly commenting on societal expectations.
Population
Repeating the idea of population, reinforcing the collective influence.
Don't give up, it's a quarter past three
Encouraging persistence despite challenges; it's late at night (quarter past three).
I'm just scared I'll die before I can be free
Reiterating the fear of not attaining freedom before potential death.
Paint by number
Reintroducing the metaphor of painting by number, emphasizing conformity.
Obey all posted signs
Encouraging obedience to established rules or norms.
Am I so out of touch?
Questioning if it's wrong to want to express one's inner darkness or individuality.
I wanna let my darkness shine
Expressing a strong desire to let personal darkness or uniqueness shine.
Paint by number
Reintroducing the metaphor of painting by number, emphasizing conformity.
Am I so out of touch
Questioning if it's wrong to want to express one's inner darkness or individuality.
To wanna let my darkness shine?
Expressing a desire to let personal darkness or uniqueness shine.
(Here we go)
Inserting a transition or interjection into a different style or tone.
"Yo Ed, let's get funky!"
Initiating a playful or unconventional element, possibly introducing a new direction in the song.
"Funky?"
Continuing the playful or unconventional tone, embracing a funky musical style.
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