Lyrics
Got caught kicking the canvas down
Expresses being caught in an act of destroying something symbolized by "canvas."
I had plans but they never seemed to work out
Despite having plans, they consistently fail to materialize.
Wide-eyed and on the lookout
The person is alert and watchful, possibly in anticipation or caution.
Got caught tearing the whole thing down
Caught in the act of tearing down something significant.
I was halfway done
Progress was halted at the midway point of destruction.
But then you know this painted scene
Reflection on a painted scene that holds personal significance.
Could never leave me
Emphasizes the emotional attachment to the depicted scene.
Oh please believe me
Asserts the sincerity of the emotional connection and asks for belief.
Caught killing a camera
Caught in the act of destroying or disrupting a camera.
Now it seems calming and clear to hire
The act now appears calming and clear, suggesting a change in perspective.
A cast of kittens, the cats we've been kissing
Reference to a playful cast of kittens, perhaps symbolizing innocence.
For the cameras we're lowering here
Mention of cameras being lowered, hinting at a performance or display.
Got caught tearing the whole thing down
Repetition of being caught tearing something down, indicating a pattern.
I was halway done
Reiteration of being halfway done with the destructive act.
But then we sang it for memphis
Reference to singing for Memphis, suggesting a performance for a specific audience.
The new slang in frame and canvas
New slang in frame and canvas implies a contemporary artistic expression.
Just for the cameras
Highlighting actions done specifically for the cameras, possibly for public perception.
When we are awake we sing "never... ever"
When awake, a declaration to "never... ever" sing, possibly indicating a decision-making moment.
This is where you must make up your mind
A call to make a decision about whether beauty should be designed or left undefined.
Should beauty be design this time?
Posing a question about the nature of beauty and its connection to design.
This time you decide cause we go with whatever
Emphasizing the need to decide in the present moment, without delay.
We take our time
Stressing the importance of taking time in decision-making.
Got a cough
Switching to a physical ailment (cough) as a metaphor for the consequences of singing.
My throat kills from singing
Highlighting the physical toll of singing on the throat.
My ears are ringing
Describing the discomfort of ringing ears, possibly from a loud performance.
The stage is slowly sinking
Depicting a sinking stage, possibly symbolizing a decline or conclusion.
And we're all thinking the same thing
Shared contemplation among the performers about a common thought or concern.
Let's not settle for satisfaction
A call to reject mere satisfaction and strive for something more.
We are women and men of action
Identification as women and men of action, advocating for proactive behavior.
Let's stop clapping let's start doing
A call to move beyond applause and take concrete steps towards a dream.
A dream for the teens and in-betweens
Expressing a collective dream for teenagers and those in-between age groups.
And twenties yet unseen
Reference to the unexplored twenties, suggesting an anticipation of the future.
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