These Moments Define Us
Defining Moments: Embracing Life's Tragedies with Black Lungs
Lyrics
And I'll speak for them
Expressing a commitment to speak on behalf of a group of people.
The untimely, the tragic, the should have beens
Referring to events that occurred unexpectedly, tragically, or opportunities that were missed.
For our loved ones to hear and our fallen friends
Mentioning the purpose of speaking for those who are no longer present, both loved ones and fallen friends.
Don't choke up, be eloquent
Advising not to become emotional but to express thoughts gracefully.
It's moments like this that define us
Highlighting that significant moments, particularly difficult ones, define who we are as individuals.
Most of my friends, they drink too much
Observing that most friends indulge in excessive drinking.
It seems the more they're in tune with the times
Suggesting that increased awareness of current issues is associated with increased alcohol consumption.
The more they drink
Implying a correlation between societal awareness and higher alcohol consumption among friends.
I don't know why they're wearing out early
Expressing confusion about friends aging prematurely or experiencing weariness.
Hard and languid at twenty one
Describing a challenging and slow existence at the age of twenty-one.
This city is bloated glutted and stupid
Criticizing the city as bloated, excessive, and foolish, causing harm.
The damage done
Referring to the negative consequences or harm caused by the city.
This goddamn restlessness is approaching hysteria
Describing a sense of extreme restlessness approaching hysteria.
It doesn't muster much delight all the fucking and the fights
Expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of joy in activities like sex and fights.
It's awful easy to let go
Noting the ease with which one can let go of responsibilities or concerns.
I know more than I let on or hope to do
Indicating personal knowledge that exceeds what is revealed or hoped for.
So and I'll speak for them
Reiterating the commitment to speak on behalf of certain individuals.
The untimely, the tragic, the should have beens
Repeating the types of situations and people for whom the speaker will speak.
For our loved ones to hear and our fallen friends
Restating the purpose of speaking for loved ones and fallen friends.
Don't choke up, be eloquent
Reemphasizing the need to speak without getting choked up and to be articulate.
It's moments like this that define us in the end
Reiterating that defining moments shape our identity.
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