Lyrics
Jason took the exit for the northbound highway
Jason chooses the exit for the northbound highway, indicating a decision to move in a new direction.
Beer was in the cooler on the seat beside him
Beer is in the cooler next to Jason, suggesting a casual and perhaps troubled journey.
I don't know just when it got so bad
Expressing uncertainty about when the situation became difficult or challenging.
Leaving all his anger at his friends behind him
Jason is leaving behind his anger at friends, possibly seeking a fresh start.
Gonna start a new life he's a phoenix rising
Describes Jason's intent to reinvent himself, using the metaphor of a phoenix rising from the ashes.
No one really gets it anyway
Suggests that others may not fully understand Jason's motives or actions.
Turning sharply traffic's on its way
Turning sharply in traffic, facing challenges or obstacles.
I don't wanna talk about it
Jason does not want to discuss the difficulties he's facing.
Wrappin' round the nearest alder tree
Describes Jason wrapping around an alder tree, possibly a metaphor for being entangled or caught up in problems.
I don't wanna talk about it
Reiterates Jason's reluctance to talk about his situation.
Scattered clothes on the floor of his trailer
Depicts a messy and disorganized environment in Jason's trailer, reflecting his troubled state.
Phones ringing off the hook but he ain't gonna answer
Phones are ringing, but Jason is not answering, indicating avoidance of communication.
Always crying wolf upon dead ears
Metaphorically refers to crying wolf on deaf ears, implying a history of false alarms or pleas for help.
There's no one to call when you don't have a family
Highlights Jason's isolation and lack of family support in times of need.
Cops already know him so they won't do shit
Suggests that the police are familiar with Jason's situation but are not taking action.
You give up quickly when you're used to it
Indicates a tendency to give up quickly, possibly due to past experiences.
You give up quickly when you're used to it
Repeats the theme of giving up quickly when accustomed to it.
I don't wanna talk about it
Jason continues to avoid discussing his problems.
I remember when you were the shit
Recalls a time when someone, possibly Jason, was admired or respected.
But I don't wanna talk about it
Despite past admiration, Jason does not want to delve into that time.
Potential don't mean nothin if you ain't gonna use it
Emphasizes that potential is meaningless without action.
Got some good ideas but you ain't gonna do em
Jason has good ideas but lacks the motivation or commitment to execute them.
Idle hands are just the beginning
Idle hands are mentioned, suggesting a lack of activity or purpose.
Different kind of loss when you don't feel nothin
Describes a different kind of loss when one feels nothing, possibly emotional numbness.
Years pass by and the memory suffers
Over time, memories fade, but the speaker remembers as much as possible.
I remember everything I can
The speaker remembers everything within their capacity.
I remember everything I can
Repeats the idea of remembering everything but not wanting to discuss it.
But I don't wanna talk about it
Continues the reluctance to talk about the past or personal experiences.
I remember when you were the man
Recalls a time when someone, possibly Jason, was considered the man or a figure of importance.
But I don't wanna talk about it
Despite past stature, there is a reluctance to discuss or acknowledge that time.
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