Rosa
Chasing Dreams in the Shadows: American Flats' Melodic Journey
Lyrics
In him you believe, but there's tracks on his arms
Expressing belief in someone, despite visible signs of struggles or challenges, such as tracks on their arms suggesting drug use.
In a third world apartment on North Lamar
Describing a location, a third world apartment on North Lamar, possibly indicating a difficult or impoverished environment.
And every other shift at the diner feels like a knock
Every work shift at the diner feels like a setback or disappointment.
On the lid of a coffin called too old to rock
Comparing life to a coffin labeled "too old to rock," implying a sense of limitation or feeling past one's prime.
But I see the sad behind the smile, and you want to sing and dance for a while
Observing hidden sadness despite outward smiles, with a desire to experience joy through singing and dancing.
If it ain't one thing, it's always the drummer
Life's challenges are continuous, symbolized by the reference to the drummer, a common source of rhythm in a band.
And we haven't heard from the label since last summer
Indicating a lack of communication or support from a record label, adding to the struggles of the artist.
Everybody's 20 years old here, with chops like a Vaughn
Describing a youthful atmosphere where everyone seems to be 20 years old, possessing musical skills comparable to a talented individual named Vaughn.
You know you can stand on your own, so you try to hold on
Encouraging self-reliance, acknowledging the ability to stand independently while trying to hold on to something meaningful.
And I see the sad behind the smile, and you want to sing and dance for a while
Reiterating the theme of concealed sadness behind a smiling facade, coupled with the desire for joy through singing and dancing.
But your friends are playing Kimmel again
Expressing frustration as friends achieve success, possibly on a show like Kimmel, highlighting personal aspirations.
Makes you want to scream cause it's the closest you've been
Feeling intense emotions due to the proximity of success, as indicated by the frustration of being close yet not achieving it.
You can almost see music city from here
Describing the proximity to Music City, likely Nashville, a symbolic place for aspiring musicians.
Your Camaro, a tank full of gas and your clear
Having the means to escape, symbolized by a Camaro with a full tank of gas and clarity in purpose.
And just when you say, "let's get out of here"
Expressing a moment of determination to leave, but circumstances change just when the decision is made.
You catch a little break, it looks like Antone's next year
Encountering a stroke of luck or opportunity, represented by the mention of Antone's next year, suggesting a potential breakthrough in the music scene.
So, you stay and give it one more try
Choosing to stay and give the pursuit of a musical career one more attempt, despite challenges.
Cause you know the what and have forgotten the why
Reflecting on knowing the "what" of the situation (the pursuit of a music career) but forgetting the initial reasons or motivations ("the why").
Yeah, you know the what but can't see the why
Acknowledging awareness of the current situation but struggling to understand or see the original motivations or purpose.
Yeah, you know the what and just remembered the why
Regaining clarity about the initial motivations or reasons for pursuing a music career.
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