Limits
Navigating Life's Boundaries: Barenaked Wisdom in 'Limits'
Lyrics
Today is not the day to get it done
Today is not the day to accomplish the task.
Or not to get it done
Or it might be the day to not accomplish the task.
Today I heard you say maybe it's ok
Someone mentioned that it might be acceptable or okay.
And everything looks great
Things appear to be going well or looking great.
Hold on to your armrest, don't be alarmed
Hold on to your armrest, stay calm; I'll do my best.
I'm gonna do my best
The speaker is committed to giving their best effort.
'Cause it's a long haul and I'm in this
Referring to a challenging journey, and the speaker is part of it.
And once in a while I'd see the posted limits
Occasionally, the speaker notices the set limits or boundaries.
Holding on, holding on
Emphasizing the act of holding on or persevering.
Did you hear? Was there a cheer?
Asking if there was acknowledgment or celebration.
Did it still make a sound though I was not around?
Wondering if an event made a difference even when not present.
Despite the tears we made it here
Despite difficulties, the speaker has reached a certain point.
But maybe that's the fear
Suggesting fear may be related to reaching a milestone.
Did it seem insincere?
Questioning the authenticity of the accomplishment.
Hold on to your armrest, don't be alarmed
Reiterating the advice to stay calm and hold on.
I'm gonna do my best
Commitment to doing the best in the face of challenges.
'Cause it's a long haul and I'm in this
Acknowledging the prolonged nature of the endeavor.
And once in a while I'd see the posted limits
Observing the set limits occasionally during the journey.
Holding on, holding on
Repeating the importance of holding on or persevering.
You do your best to deal with everything life throws
Encouragement to handle life's challenges to the best ability.
But diving in blind, headfirst, is a great way to break your nose
Caution against recklessness; diving in blindly can lead to harm.
Everybody says that everybody knows
Common knowledge that may not be useful in difficult situations.
Knowing won't amount to much when pushing comes to blows
Knowing alone may not be sufficient in times of conflict.
Hold on to your armrest, don't be alarmed
Reiteration of the advice to stay calm and hold on.
I'm gonna do my best
Commitment to giving the best effort despite challenges.
'Cause it's a long haul and I'm in this
Acknowledging the prolonged nature of the commitment.
And once in a while I'd see the posted limits
Observing the set limits occasionally during the commitment.
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