On My Plate
Unraveling Life's Puzzle: On My Plate by After Years of Nothing
Lyrics
One, two
The speaker begins by counting, possibly setting a rhythm or pace.
One, two, three, four
Continuation of counting, maintaining the rhythm.
I'm sitting on the beach and watch the people walk by
The speaker describes themselves sitting on the beach, observing people passing by.
There's a million other people but no one knows why
Noticing a large crowd, the speaker reflects on the anonymity and lack of understanding among people.
There's an up and there's down, there's right and there's wrong
The speaker acknowledges the presence of contrasts like up/down, right/wrong, hinting at complexity.
Everybody's there but what the hell is going on
Despite everyone being present, confusion prevails, and the speaker questions the situation.
I said hey
The speaker utters "hey," possibly seeking attention or expressing frustration.
I said wait
Another call for attention, expressing impatience or urgency.
Sir can you tell me or is it too late
The speaker addresses someone with respect ("sir") and asks for information or clarity.
I said hey
Repetition of "hey," possibly emphasizing the need for an answer.
I said wait
Repetition of the call to wait, still seeking information or understanding.
Madam can you tell me what it is on my plate
Addressing a woman ("madam") and asking about something on the speaker's plate, metaphorically referring to their life or situation.
I don't know
Expression of uncertainty or lack of knowledge.
I don't know
Reiteration of uncertainty.
I'm sitting in the park with the sun in the sky
Change of setting to a park, contemplating life under the sun.
Thinking 'bout my worries and then asking why
The speaker reflects on worries and questions their purpose.
Why do I think about the things that I do
Pondering why certain thoughts occupy the speaker's mind.
Is it really helping me and is it really helping you
Raising the question of whether such thoughts are beneficial for both the speaker and others.
I said hey
Repetition of "hey," possibly indicating persistence in seeking answers.
I said wait
Repetition of the call to wait, maintaining a sense of urgency.
Sir can you tell me or is it too late
Addressing someone with respect and seeking information again.
I said hey
Repetition of "hey," emphasizing the need for a timely response.
I said wait
Repetition of the call to wait, indicating ongoing impatience.
Madam can you tell me what it is on my plate
Addressing a woman and asking about something on the speaker's plate, echoing earlier lines.
I don't know
Reiteration of uncertainty, expressing a lack of understanding.
I don't know
Continued expression of not knowing.
I said hey
Repetition of the call for attention, suggesting persistence in seeking answers.
I said wait
Repetition of the call to wait, maintaining a sense of urgency.
Sir can you tell me or is it too late
Addressing someone with respect and seeking information again.
I said hey
Repetition of "hey," possibly emphasizing the need for a timely response.
I said wait
Repetition of the call to wait, indicating ongoing impatience.
Madam can you tell me what it is on my plate
Addressing a woman and asking about something on the speaker's plate, echoing earlier lines.
I don't know
Reiteration of uncertainty, expressing a lack of understanding.
I don't know
Continued expression of not knowing, concluding the lyrics with a sense of unresolved inquiry.
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