How 'Bout You
Unraveling Life's Tapestry: Brendan Benson's Heartfelt Reflections
Lyrics
Does it break your heart each time I fall apart?
Asking if the speaker's struggles and difficulties affect the listener emotionally.
Does it give you purpose in this life?
Questioning whether finding purpose in the speaker's life troubles the listener.
And when I tell the truth
Wondering about the listener's reaction when the speaker is honest.
Does it mean as much to you?
Questioning the significance of truth in the listener's perspective.
I could never live a lie
Expressing a commitment to living authentically and not pretending.
How 'bout you?
Prompting the listener to consider their own authenticity and honesty.
And I don't think it's so wrong to feel
Suggesting that feeling emotions, even if considered wrong, is not a flaw.
I've lived too long
Reflecting on a long life and the idea that it might be too extended.
Without the pull of gravity beneath me
Expressing a desire for stability or grounding in life.
And it's not so hard to believe
Highlighting the believability of the speaker's deceptive actions.
These tricks I use to deceive
Acknowledging deceptive tactics used by the speaker.
Like a rabbit from a hat or card up my sleeve
Comparing deception to magic tricks, emphasizing the surprise factor.
Thought about being with you
Contemplating being in a relationship with the listener.
Thought how it's always been
Reflecting on the history of the relationship.
You takin' apart what I glued
Addressing the listener's destructive actions toward what the speaker values.
I know it's mine but it's crude I think you're so rude
Expressing frustration with the listener's disrespectful behavior.
Follow the moon and the sun
Encouraging following natural elements but acknowledging their destructive impact.
And all of the damage it's done
Acknowledging the damage caused by external forces.
I want to but I can't run
Expressing a desire to escape from difficulties but feeling unable to do so.
I know it's only just begun
Indicating that the challenges are just beginning.
It ain't no fun
Stating that the current situation is not enjoyable.
Thought about eyes of green
Contemplating the impact of experiences with people with green eyes.
And all of the shit that they've seen
Reflecting on the hardships faced by those with green eyes.
Never made it past seventeen
Commenting on not reaching maturity or stability by the age of seventeen.
Man what a scene
Reflecting on a chaotic or intense situation.
You know what I mean?
Prompting agreement or understanding from the listener.
Thought of a skull and crossbones
Contemplating symbols of danger and poison.
The poison it runs through our bones
Reflecting on the destructive nature of poison affecting everyone.
The junkies that live with their jones
Describing individuals addicted to harmful behaviors and facing consequences.
Always reaping what they've sown
Highlighting the concept of facing the consequences of one's actions.
My mind is blown
Expressing amazement or shock at the complexity of the speaker's thoughts.
Thought of what's yours and what's mine
Contemplating ownership and possession.
And who all has got that much time
Reflecting on the limited time available and questioning priorities.
Hey mister can you spare a dime?
Requesting assistance or help in a difficult situation.
The words always rhyme
Noting the consistent rhyme in the speaker's words.
The sun don't shine
Emphasizing that positivity or success is not always present.
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