Lyrics
Now, there's a certain thing
Introduction to a piece of wisdom or advice
That I learned from Jim
Learned from a person named Jim
That he'd always make sure I'd understand
Emphasizing the importance of clear communication
And that is that there's a certain way
Highlighting a specific approach or method
We all must swim
Indicating a universal way of dealing with life's challenges
If we expect to live off of the fat of the land
Survival requires adhering to certain principles
Open the door, Richard
Request to open a door addressed to Richard
I've heard it said before
Recognition that the request has been made before
Open the door, Richard
Repetition of the request
Heard his name before
Familiarity with Richard's name
But I ain't gonna hear it said no more
Declaring a refusal to hear the request again
Now, there's a certain thing
Introduction to another piece of wisdom or advice
That I learned from my friend, Mouse
Learned from a friend named Mouse
That fella who never blushes
Describing Mouse as someone who never blushes (perhaps unembarrassed)
And that is that one must always
Stating a principle related to cleanliness or transparency
Flush out his house
Emphasizing the need to clean or purify one's surroundings
If he don't expect to be housing flushes
Connecting cleanliness to avoiding undesirable situations
Open the door, Richard
Repetition of the earlier request to open the door
I've heard it said before
Recognition of the repetition of the request
Open the door, Richard
Reiteration of the plea to open the door
I've heard it said before
Recognition that this request has been said before
But I ain't gonna hear it said no more
Final refusal to entertain the repeated request
Take care of all of your memories, said Nick
Quoting Nick advising to cherish memories
For you cannot relive them
Emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of memories
And remember when you're out there
Reminder to forgive when trying to help or heal
Trying to heal the sick
Reference to a healing or caring role
That you must always first forgive them
Emphasizing the importance of forgiveness
Open the door, Richard
Repetition of the plea to open the door
I've heard it said before
Recognition of the repeated nature of the request
Open the door, Richard
Reiteration of the desire for the door to be opened
I've heard it said before
Acknowledgment that the request has been made before
And I ain't gonna hear it said no more
Final declaration of not wanting to hear the request again
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