Nothing to Lose
Rebel's Redemption: Embracing Liberation in the Shadows
Lyrics
He's running wild through the streets at night
Engaging in reckless behavior, roaming the streets at night.
But he's hiding in the shadows by the break of day
Seeking concealment as daylight approaches.
He's got a clip-on Spydarco knife
Possessing a clip-on Spydarco knife for self-defense.
But it's just for keeping the wolves at bay
Using the knife as a deterrent against potential threats.
2 AM, fucked up again
At 2 AM, repeating destructive behavior, likely involving alcohol.
He's living with the bottle cause he's living with the pain
Dependence on alcohol to cope with emotional pain.
Insane, poking veins he's standing in the rain
Engaging in self-destructive actions, possibly drug use.
He's go nothing to lose and everything to gain
Having nothing to lose and everything to gain in the current situation.
Unwanted, unforgiving
Feeling unwanted and unforgiven.
He's tired of fighting and he's tired of living here
Fatigued from the struggles of life and the constant battles.
Swigging bear with nothing to fear
Drinking without fear, as there's nothing left to fear.
He's got nothing to lose... so he's always winning.
Embracing a fearless attitude due to having nothing to lose.
He's suffocating - the pain can be excruciating
Experiencing suffocation and intense, unbearable pain.
And liberating - it helps him forget the world he's hating
Using substances as a means of liberation and escaping hatred for the world.
Now he's waiting - and there won't be any negotiating
Waiting for something without room for negotiation.
He's got nothing to lose, he's been bloodied and he's been bruised
Having faced physical harm but refusing to accept further abuse.
He ain't taking anymore abuse
Determined not to endure any more mistreatment.
He's had enough of theirs institutions
Rejecting established systems and societal structures.
And all the rules he was told to obey
Disillusioned with rules imposed on him.
They offered no solutions
Finding no solutions from authority figures.
So he hit the street before they put him away
Choosing to live on the streets rather than conforming.
In a deprogramming youth care center
Referring to a facility attempting to change his rebellious nature.
To rid him of his insubordinate ways
Attempting to eliminate his defiant behavior.
"You know that boy ain't right"
Parents acknowledging his unconventional nature.
Is what you'll hear his parents say
Parents expressing concern about his behavior.
Down on the world and down on his luck
Feeling pessimistic about life and unfortunate.
He's got nothing to lose he don't give a fuck about shit
Having a carefree attitude due to having nothing to lose.
Takin' risks in the street throwing bricks
Engaging in risky behavior, possibly rebellion.
With nothing to lose... you drove him to this
Throwing caution to the wind due to a lack of attachments.
Trying hard to forget the past
Struggling to overcome a difficult past.
He's sleeping under the overpass
Living in destitution, under a bridge.
Of I-95 just trying to survive
Surviving under harsh conditions, potentially homelessness.
Just waiting for the moon to arrive
Awaiting a change or relief symbolized by the arrival of the moon.
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