Stopwatch
Time's Tapestry: Navigating Life's Complex Threads with Atmosphere
Lyrics
Yes, and I guess, it's just a sign that I'm a pessimist
Expressing pessimism and acknowledging a limited view of life.
But life is limited if time is how you measure it
Life's value is subjective and measured by time.
Nobody's innocent
Highlighting the lack of innocence in people.
Let's quit pretending such
Rejecting pretense and advocating for honesty.
Just let it finish up so this message can self-destruct
Desiring the conclusion of a situation for a fresh start.
And I don't know my high from low anymore
Feeling disoriented and unable to distinguish between highs and lows.
I'm just trying to do my best
Striving to do one's best amid challenges.
Trying not to get carried off the floor
Avoiding being overwhelmed and staying grounded.
Climb down the fire escape and throw the mask in the trash
Symbolically discarding a mask and confronting reality.
We drowning in a tidal wave from a bath tub splash
Highlighting the paradox of drowning in a small wave.
And when they finally try to harvest a colony
Suggesting a critical moment for collective action.
It's probably when everybody is around an olive tree
Symbolizing unity around a significant symbol (olive tree).
It's likely gonna be too late to crown a hero
Expressing concern about delayed recognition of a hero.
But we can make a statement making party at Ground Zero
Sarcastically proposing a celebration at Ground Zero.
And I can do this to ya all night long
Expressing a willingness to engage in a prolonged activity.
But uh, no matter what, I'd still be doing ya wrong
Acknowledging wrongdoing despite persistence.
And when I'm strong enough to break out of my eggshell
Desiring acknowledgment for personal growth.
I wanna hear the ladies yell like I've aged well
Expressing a desire for positive reactions from others.
We fought ourselves, we think we won
Reflecting on internal conflicts and their resolution.
We taught ourselves to reach the sun
Emphasizing self-teaching and striving for greatness.
Took a chance going against the odds
Taking risks against unfavorable odds.
We don't die, we won't even stop, watch
Asserting resilience and continuous vigilance.
If you don't stop then you won't get caught
Emphasizing the importance of persistence and avoiding detection.
If you don't stop then you won't get caught
-If you don't stop then you won't get caught
-If you don't stop then you won't get caught
-And now I
Expressing a shift in perspective, determination, and resilience.
Now I believe I've got the right of way
-To make a brighter day
-Instead of wasting life away
-Waiting for lights to change
-You not seeing me
-I'm swallowed by the scenery
-Camouflage my injuries
-Channel all my energies
-I leave room for the lens to shift
Leaving room for perception to change.
Should've predicted or presumed that you'd be sensitive
Acknowledging sensitivity but lacking concern.
But every story needs a conflict, an ours is
Recognizing the necessity of conflict in a story.
I can't find a fuck to present you with
Expressing indifference or lack of interest.
And baby it's the same song whole world singing it
Commenting on the universality of a recurring theme.
Some of us just humming along some of us really bringin' it
Highlighting different levels of engagement with life.
And if it fires up a fraction of the sleeping giant
Hoping for a positive impact on society.
May we live long enough to see the times that redefine it
Anticipating a transformative period in history.
And I'm certain all that pain is for a purpose
Believing in the meaningfulness of pain.
Makes no difference who's the first one to write their name up on the surface
Emphasizing the equal importance of contributions.
Some day your work will find its way to get observed
Believing in the eventual recognition of one's work.
It's just there's too many words and nobody's getting heard
Addressing the challenge of being heard in a crowded world.
We fought ourselves, we think we won
Reiterating the themes of self-conflict, resilience, and vigilance.
We taught ourselves to reach the sun
-Took a chance going against the odds
-We don't die, we won't even stop, watch
-If you don't stop then you won't get caught
-If you don't stop then you won't get caught
-If you don't stop then you won't get caught
-If you don't stop then you won't get caught
-If you don't stop then you won't get caught
Encouraging persistence and continued vigilance.
If you don't stop then you won't get caught
-If you don't stop then you won't get caught
-If you don't stop
-Just take me as I am
Expressing acceptance of oneself as is.
Just take me as I am (oh yeah)
-Just take me as I am (oh yeah)
-Just take me as I am (oh yeah)
-Just take me as I am
Reaffirming self-acceptance.
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