Some Came Running

Finding Identity Amidst Chaos
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Lyrics

Out on the road little boys let their beards grow

Expressing the idea that young individuals on the road are allowing their beards to grow, possibly symbolizing a rebellion or departure from societal norms.

Oh so busy talking about the things that we don know

Criticizing the tendency to engage in meaningless chatter about topics that lack genuine understanding or knowledge.

All done worrying about the things we used to be

Conveying a sense of liberation from concerns about the past and a focus on discovering one's future path.

(i too busy finding out what I gonna be)

Emphasizing personal exploration and growth instead of dwelling on the past.

And finding weapons of mass destruction

Referencing the search for meaning and purpose, possibly using the metaphor of finding "weapons of mass destruction" to combat boredom.

To combat this boredom that claws at my eyes, my ears

Describing the intensity of boredom affecting the senses, particularly the eyes and ears.

No longer can I worry about whether these words

Expressing a shift in focus away from the impact of words on others, acknowledging personal priorities over external judgments.

Have touched you or failed you?fuck, youe too busy bitching about

Critiquing others who prioritize complaining about ill-fitting clothes over more significant concerns.

Clothes that do not fit

Quoting a dismissive remark about trivial issues, suggesting a lack of patience for superficial complaints.

"so play the violins"

Sarcastically referencing the cliché of playing violins during moments of pity or sorrow.

L keep getting in the van

Indicating a continued commitment to touring in a van despite the perpetual worry about financial stability.

Worry about money for the rest of my life

Highlighting the ongoing concern about money and financial stability throughout one's life.

Just so that you can have this to talk about

Suggesting that personal sacrifices are made to provide others with topics of discussion, possibly referencing the artist's own experiences in the music industry.

Our time is to spend time with you

Stating the value of time spent with others, implying a desire for meaningful connections.

And if you don want it well that fine too

Asserting that if others don't appreciate the time offered, it is acceptable, emphasizing personal agency.

Walk right out that door

Encouraging the idea of leaving if something is not appreciated or valued.

This room was growing cold with you

Describing a sense of detachment or coldness in a room, possibly reflecting on strained relationships.

This room that is my home

Referring to a room as a symbolic home, expressing a personal connection to a space.

And I cannot

Stating an inability to allow certain things to happen, possibly expressing resistance to conformity.

And I must not

Asserting a necessity not to conform, maintaining individuality and independence.

And I will not

Reaffirming a commitment not to compromise personal beliefs or values.

Let clean shaven boys that all look the same

Criticizing conformity by referring to clean-shaven boys who look the same, possibly symbolizing societal expectations.

Toss hand grenades into this my faith

Using the metaphor of tossing hand grenades into faith, suggesting a disruptive force challenging established beliefs or systems.

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