Dust Under My Rug
Sweeping Shadows: Brent Cobb's Dusty Wisdom
Lyrics
Now, don't sweep your dust under my rug
Requesting not to hide or ignore problems by placing them where they won't be noticed or dealt with.
Don't hang your laundry on my line
Asking not to use someone else's resources or space for personal matters or agendas.
Don't drag my name through your mud
Asking not to tarnish one's reputation or spread false information about them.
Cause things just might get dirty if you try
Warning that situations may escalate or become problematic if attempts are made to conceal issues.
If the shoe don't fit don't wear it
Advising against accepting blame or responsibility for something that doesn't belong to oneself.
If it does beware
Cautioning to be careful if falsely accused or associated with something negative.
Don't sweep your dust under my rug
Reiteration of the initial request not to hide problems or difficulties.
I pay my debt the way I want to
Asserting independence in handling obligations or debts in a personal manner.
And I feed my babies when they cry
Stating the responsibility of caring for one's children when they need attention.
What I'm smoking don't concern you
Declaring that personal habits or choices are not others' concern.
Though I eat my mushrooms chicken fried
Describing personal food preferences, indicating individuality.
If the shoe don't fit don't wear it
Reiterating the advice to avoid accepting blame or responsibility that isn't justified.
If it does beware
Reemphasizing caution if falsely accused or associated with something negative.
Don't sweep your dust under my rug
Repeating the request not to conceal problems or difficulties.
I don't raid your beer fridge when I'm thirsty
Stating that one doesn't take advantage of someone else's resources without permission.
I don't ring your doorbell after nine
Declaring that boundaries are respected by not intruding at inappropriate times.
I don't call your lover when I'm lonely
Asserting that personal relationships are respected and not interfered with.
So don't you even let your big toe cross that line
Warning against crossing boundaries or invading personal space.
Now if the shoe don't fit don't wear it
Reiterating advice to not accept unfounded blame or responsibility.
If it does beware
Reemphasizing caution if falsely accused or associated with something negative.
Don't sweep your dust under my rug
Repeating the request not to conceal problems or difficulties.
Don't sweep your dust under my rug
Strongly reiterating the initial request not to hide problems or difficulties.
Better not to sweep your dust under my rug
Advising strongly against concealing problems or difficulties.
Don't sweep your dust under my rug
Repeating the request not to hide problems or difficulties.
Don't sweep your dust under my rug
Reiteration of the importance of not hiding problems or difficulties.
Better not sweep your dust under my rug
Strongly warning against concealing problems or difficulties.
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