Out the Door
Breaking Chains: Revelations and Resilience in Ben Kweller's 'Out the Door'
Lyrics
“You’ll never believe this.”
Expressing disbelief or surprise about something.
It happened today baby, my final revelation
Describing a significant event or realization that occurred recently.
I was sittin’ there, he said, “y’all don’t care,
Recalling a moment where someone pointed out a lack of concern, attributing responsibility for a troubled nation.
You’re the reason for this broken nation”
Indicating a sense of guilt or responsibility for societal issues.
Broken dreams don’t die
Emphasizing that shattered aspirations persist.
Here I go out the door
Expressing a departure, possibly from a problematic situation or relationship.
I don’t need no more
Affirming a lack of desire for additional difficulties or challenges.
Here I stand, I got your hand
Being in a supportive or comforting position with someone.
There’s no need to know which way to go
Encouraging reassurance that the direction to take doesn’t need to be known.
It’s her versus him
Setting up a conflict between two entities, possibly individuals or opposing forces.
It’s us against them
Highlighting a sense of unity against an external entity or force.
You sink or swim or you’re swallowed
Describing a situation where survival is uncertain and may involve a struggle.
You bleed ‘til yer bled
Metaphorically expressing enduring hardship or suffering.
You feed ‘til yer fed
Metaphorically stating the need for sustenance or fulfillment.
You lead or ye led to be followed
Highlighting the choice between leading or following in life.
All you can do is try
Encouraging an optimistic outlook despite challenges.
Here I go out the door
Reiterating a departure with a sense of determination.
I don’t need no more
Emphasizing the desire to avoid additional complications or burdens.
Here I stand, I got your hand
Affirming a supportive connection with someone.
There’s no need to know
Reassuring that not knowing the exact path is acceptable.
Which way to go, honey
Possibly expressing a lack of preference for a specific direction.
I don’t mind, I don’t mind
Repeating the indifference towards a particular direction.
Which way to go, honey
-I don’t mind, I don’t mind
-I really don’t mind.
-Here I go out the door
Reiterating the decision to leave, with a sense of finality.
I don’t need no more
Affirming the lack of desire for additional challenges or difficulties.
Here I stand, I got your hand
Expressing support and a connection with someone.
There’s no need to know
Reiterating the acceptance of uncertainty in the chosen path.
Which way to go out the door
Continuing the theme of departure and lack of need for more.
I don’t need no more
Reaffirming the absence of a desire for additional challenges.
Here I stand, I got your hand
Expressing a supportive connection with someone.
There’s no need to know
Emphasizing the acceptance of uncertainty in the chosen path.
There’s no need to know
Reiterating the idea that not knowing the future is acceptable.
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