Swerving
Navigating Life's Twists: Swerving by Bass Drum of Death
Lyrics
I see the world for the taking
I perceive opportunities in the world that are attainable.
Hold tight we'll sort it out
Hold on, we will find a solution to the challenges.
Cut a rug ice breaking
Dance energetically, breaking the ice with confidence.
Find time to wait around
Make time to linger or wait patiently.
Everyone seems shaky
Others appear uncertain or unstable.
Knocked knees they all surround
People with nervous or shaky knees surround me.
I know that what I'm saying
I am aware that what I'm expressing may sound strange when vocalized.
Sounds strange when said aloud
My words may be peculiar when spoken out loud.
Black glove accelerator
A black glove is associated with acceleration or speed.
Now I'm stuck careening down that road
Now I find myself uncontrollably speeding down a road.
If you want I'll take it slow
If you prefer, I can slow down the pace.
I'm always swerving from my lane
I frequently deviate or swerve from my intended path.
I'll meet you there
I will meet you there.
When there's no end in your cup
When there's no end in your cup, suggesting endless enjoyment.
There's no magic carpet
There's no magical solution or escape.
Never mind I'll still rip it up
Regardless, I will still enjoy and make the most of it.
Black glove accelerator
Reiteration of the association between a black glove and acceleration.
Now I'm stuck careening down that road
Continuing on the fast-paced journey down the road.
If you want I'll take it slow
Offering to slow down if desired.
I'm always swerving from my lane
Repeating the theme of frequently deviating from the intended path.
From my lane
Emphasizing the act of swerving from the intended lane.
From my lane
[Repetition for emphasis]
From my lane
-Where were you sitting when the roof caved in
Reflecting on a moment of crisis or collapse, questioning the listener's location.
What was I missing when the roof caved in
Wondering about what was overlooked or absent during the crisis.
Where were you sitting when the roof caved in
Similar to line 29, questioning the listener's position during a roof collapse.
What was I missing when the roof caved in
Similar to line 30, pondering what went unnoticed during the roof collapse.
Black glove accelerator
Reiteration of the association between a black glove and acceleration.
Now I'm stuck careening down that road
Continuation of the fast-paced journey down the road.
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