Jaws
Estranged Echoes: Navigating Life's Maze in 'Jaws' by American Boxer
Lyrics
It feels right to walk around here
It feels comfortable and natural to move around in this environment.
As it is to say it feels weird
Expressing that stating discomfort is as valid as acknowledging comfort.
Six strings won't do the fucking trick
Suggesting that merely playing music isn't enough to solve problems.
Drinking until the air is fucking thick
Drinking until the atmosphere becomes heavy and oppressive.
I really miss (Hopping onboard)
Expressing a longing for a past experience, "hopping onboard".
Because now (I'm always bored)
Contrasting the current state of constant boredom with the past.
Like a chord (I was struck)
Describing a moment of inspiration or realization, being "struck" like a chord.
Only song (That doesn't suck)
Highlighting a particular song that stands out as not being bad.
TO ME!
Emphasizing a personal perspective or reaction to the mentioned experiences.
ME!
Reiteration of a personal reaction, reinforcing individuality.
I'm feeling old
Expressing a sense of aging or weariness.
Almost sold my soul
Suggesting a contemplation of making compromises or questionable choices.
Money was never ever the goal
Clarifying that the pursuit of money was never the primary objective.
Looking back on schoolyard days
Nostalgically reflecting on days spent in the schoolyard.
Sometimes I wonder if I should've stayed
Contemplating the decision to leave those schoolyard days behind.
Paid the price that I had to pay
Acknowledging paying a personal cost for choices made.
To draw on walls and skate the day away
Recalling carefree activities like drawing on walls and skating.
Got the world (On top of me)
Feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities and challenges of life.
Locked by the jaws (Of opportunity)
Symbolizing being restrained or constrained by opportunities.
Trapped in the house (I'm not fine)
Feeling emotionally trapped and not okay.
Finding new ways (To waste my time)
Exploring new, potentially unproductive ways to spend time.
TO ME!
Reiteration of a personal reaction, emphasizing individual experience.
ME!
Reiteration of a personal reaction, emphasizing individuality.
I'm feeling old
Repeating the feeling of aging or weariness.
Almost sold my soul
Repeating the contemplation of making compromises or questionable choices.
Money was never ever the goal
Repeating that the pursuit of money was never the primary objective.
Fuck the pain away
Using a strong expression to convey a desire to escape or cope with pain.
Nothing gold can stay
Reflecting on the transient nature of valuable things, referencing "Nothing gold can stay".
With a battered brain
Acknowledging the toll on mental health, describing a battered brain.
God save the mad parade
Calling for salvation or help for those struggling with mental challenges.
Bored of the USA
Expressing boredom or dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs in the USA.
It's with me everyday
Indicating that the mentioned feelings are a constant presence in everyday life.
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