Lyrics
I hear the rock show winding down at the high school
I perceive the conclusion of a rock show at the high school.
Kids out on the sidewalk, waiting for a ride
Kids are outside, waiting for transportation on the sidewalk.
All the punks and the queers and the freaks and the smokers
Various social groups like punks, queers, freaks, and smokers are present.
Feel like they'll be waiting for the rest of their lives
These groups feel like they'll be waiting for a long time, perhaps symbolizing societal challenges.
Alright I hear what you're saying to me
Acknowledgment of hearing a message or criticism.
Alright I hear what I just can't do
Acknowledgment of understanding limitations.
But I got this spark I got to feed it something
Expressing a need to nurture a creative spark or passion.
Or put it out for good
The choice between nurturing the spark or extinguishing it permanently.
The stadium lights were breaking through the bleachers
Description of stadium lights piercing through the bleachers.
I spent all day pushing tissue roses into chicken wire
Personal involvement in creating art with tissue roses and chicken wire.
Hey S.G.A., I'm an overachiever of the wrong persuasion
Identification as an overachiever of a non-conventional persuasion.
A pep rally kid, a new gender nation with a new desire
Being part of a new gender nation with a different set of desires.
Alright I hear what you're saying to me
Reiteration of understanding a message or criticism.
Alright I hear what I just can't do
Reiteration of recognizing personal limitations.
But I got this spark I got to feed it something
Reiterating the need to nourish a creative spark.
Or put it out for good
The ongoing choice between nurturing the spark or extinguishing it permanently.
Rub up against it till you it gets inside you
Suggesting intimate involvement with a challenging situation until it becomes internalized.
Rub up against it till its understood
Continuing the theme of intimate involvement until understanding is achieved.
Those aren't your friends talking shit about you
Dismissing negative comments from others as not being true friends.
We've had it bad, we're gonna make it good
Despite facing challenges, the determination to turn things around and make them positive.
Alright I hear what you're saying to me
Reaffirmation of understanding a message or criticism.
(Rub up against me till its alright)
Encouraging close interaction until everything feels alright.
Alright I hear what I just can't do
Reiteration of recognizing personal limitations.
(Rub up against me till its alright)
Encouraging close interaction until everything feels alright.
But we got this spark, we got to feed it something
Emphasizing the collective need to nurture a shared spark or passion.
(Rub up against me and)
Continuing the theme of close interaction, urging to let the spark burn for good.
Let it burn for good, let it burn for good
Advocating for the enduring presence of the creative spark for the greater good.
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