Wise Up
Discovering Life's Unforeseen Truths: "Wise Up" Reflection
Lyrics
It's not
Referring to a realization that things are not as initially perceived.
What you thought
Suggesting a contrast between expectations and reality.
When you first began it
Highlighting the beginning of a situation or experience.
You got
Acknowledging the attainment of desires or goals.
What you want
Emphasizing the achievement of personal wants or wishes.
Now you can hardly stand it though
Expressing a sense of discomfort or dissatisfaction despite success.
By now you know
Indicating an increasing awareness of the situation over time.
It's not going to stop
Stating the persistence or continuity of the situation.
It's not going to stop
Reiterating the inevitability of the ongoing experience.
It's not going to stop
Emphasizing the persistent nature of the challenge.
'Til you wise up
Suggesting that the resolution lies in gaining wisdom or insight.
You're sure
Expressing certainty or confidence in finding a solution.
There's a cure
Believing that a remedy for the situation has been discovered.
And you have finally found it
Indicating a sense of accomplishment or resolution.
You think
Suggesting the belief in a simple solution, perhaps through substance use.
One drink
Implying that a small indulgence will lead to self-destruction.
Will shrink you 'til you're underground
Portraying a descent into a negative or underground state.
And living down
Describing the consequences of the chosen path.
But it's not going to stop
Reiterating the persistent nature of the challenge.
It's not going to stop
Emphasizing the continuous nature of the experience.
It's not going to stop
Stating the ongoing struggle until wisdom is gained.
'Til you wise up
Repeating the idea that resolution requires becoming wiser.
Prepare a list of what you need
Advising to make a list of requirements before committing fully.
Before you sign away the deed
Highlighting the importance of careful consideration before making decisions.
'Cause it's not going to stop
Reiterating the persistent nature of challenges in decision-making.
It's not going to stop
Emphasizing the continuous struggle until wisdom is attained.
It's not going to stop
Stating the ongoing nature of the learning process.
'Til you wise up
Repeating the idea that resolution requires becoming wiser.
No, it's not going to stop
Asserting that challenges persist until wisdom is gained.
'Til you wise up
Reiterating the idea that gaining wisdom is the solution.
No, it's not going to stop
Stating the ongoing nature of the challenge until insight is achieved.
So just, give up
Suggesting surrender or acceptance of the situation to find resolution.
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