Jackass
Navigating Regret: Jackass Phases and the Plea for Mercy
Lyrics
I began this day by hurting you.
I started today by causing you emotional pain.
I am sorry.
I apologize for my actions.
I’ve got no excuse.
I don't have a valid justification for what I did.
Yesterday was a mess I guess the stress just blew my fuse.
Yesterday was chaotic; stress may have triggered my emotional breakdown.
I began this day by hurting you like I began the day before.
Similar to yesterday, I began today by hurting you emotionally.
Johnny said I didn’t look alright.
Someone named Johnny commented negatively on my appearance.
I said ‘well, you’ve never looked alright’.
I retorted, suggesting that Johnny has never looked good either.
I don’t know what’s going on but I believe I must reconsider.
I'm confused about what's happening, but I feel the need to reconsider my situation.
Susan says so many stupid things and I just want to forbid her.
Susan is saying things I find foolish, and I want to stop her from doing so.
So have mercy on me I’m in a jackass phase.
Request for understanding and forgiveness due to being in a self-destructive phase.
Have mercy on me, have mercy.
Reiteration of the plea for mercy.
So have mercy on me I’m in a jackass phase.
Emphasizing the need for understanding during this self-destructive phase.
I need your help to get out of here.
Expressing a need for assistance to escape the current state of distress.
And the microphone tastes like shit.
Negative description of the microphone, possibly symbolizing unpleasant experiences.
And the migraine came with it.
Mention of a migraine, suggesting the presence of a headache or emotional pain.
So have mercy on me I’m in a jackass phase.
Reiteration of the plea for understanding during the self-destructive phase.
The John Irwing book I read last week,
Reference to a John Irving book that influenced the speaker last week.
it twisted and tossed me and turned me.
The book had a profound impact, guiding the speaker in the right direction.
I kicked me into the right direction, but still I stumble the path.
Despite the guidance, the speaker still struggles on their path.
Yeah, I began this day by hurting you like I began the day before.
Repetition of causing emotional hurt at the beginning of the day.
Johnny said I didn't look alright.
Johnny again comments negatively on the speaker's appearance.
I said ‘well you've never looked alright.’
The speaker responds by suggesting Johnny has never looked good.
So have mercy on me I’m in a jackass phase.
Repetition of the plea for understanding during the self-destructive phase.
Have mercy on me, have mercy.
Reiteration of the plea for mercy.
So have mercy on me I’m in a jackass phase.
Emphasizing the need for understanding during this self-destructive phase.
I need your help to get out of here.
Expressing a need for assistance to escape the current state of distress.
And the microphone tastes like shit.
Repetition of the negative description of the microphone.
And the migraine came with it.
Reiteration of the presence of a migraine or emotional pain.
So have mercy on me I’m in a jackass phase.
Repetition of the plea for understanding during the self-destructive phase.
Have mercy on me, have mercy.
Reiteration of the plea for mercy.
So have mercy on me I’m in a jackass phase.
Emphasizing the need for understanding during this self-destructive phase.
I need your help to get out of here.
Expressing a need for assistance to escape the current state of distress.
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