Optimist
Embracing Optimism: Journey Through Life's Philosophies
Lyrics
Some went wild
Some people reacted strongly or impulsively.
Some went mad
Some people became mentally disturbed.
Some they hardened in the aftermath For a while I wasn't sure what to do Maybe I soon would join them too
Others became emotionally tough after a challenging event. The speaker was uncertain about their own response initially.
Sixty miles
The speaker was 60 miles away from a certain location.
From where I was
The speaker reflects on their distance from a place.
There was an air apparent
There was a noticeable atmosphere, possibly with a sense of anticipation.
And I caught a buzz
The speaker felt a stimulating sensation.
And laid back and laughed for a minute or two Cause what else can you do
The speaker laughed and relaxed briefly, acknowledging the unpredictability of life.
Thought I was Schopenhauer for a little bit But it didn't hold
The speaker briefly thought they were like Schopenhauer, a philosopher known for pessimism, but this feeling didn't last.
It's like a sign on a sidewalk sale
A metaphorical reference to a clearance sale, suggesting a need to let go of things.
Everything must go
An acknowledgment that everything must change or end.
Now I'm trying to shake out of the shape I'm in Trying to believe in belief
The speaker is attempting to break free from their current state and regain faith.
And trying to make friends with my life again But it's harder than it used to be
The speaker is struggling to reconnect with their own life, acknowledging increased difficulty.
Work hard
Encouraging hard work to achieve goals.
To get somewhere
Effort is required to progress in life.
Buy a car
Everyday necessities and mundane tasks.
Buy underwear
Setting aside resources for difficult times.
Put a little bit away for the days of dark despair So I sat and I analyzed
The speaker reflects on their actions and emotions.
I paced and I agonized
The speaker is deeply contemplating and suffering.
Got blitzed out of my mind
The speaker tries to escape their thoughts by getting intoxicated.
Pretending I didn't care
The speaker pretends not to care while being in an altered state.
Thought I was Nietzche
The speaker briefly sees themselves as Nietzsche, a philosopher, but this doesn't provide relief.
For at least three hours but it didn't help Cause it turns out no one needs me To make a fool of myself
No one requires the speaker to embarrass themselves, contrary to their belief.
Now I'm trying to shake out of the shape I'm in Trying to believe in belief
Similar to line 12, the speaker strives to regain belief in themselves.
And trying to make friends with my life again
Reattempting to reconnect with life, emphasizing the increased difficulty.
But it's harder than it used to be
Reiteration of the growing challenges in rediscovering a positive outlook.
I'm trying to find a way to be an optimist Searching on my hands and knees
Actively seeking a way to be optimistic, expressing the difficulty of the search.
Cause a cold calloused heart's seen a lot I guess And it's harder than it used to be
Recognizing the challenges of maintaining warmth and empathy in a tough world.
Yes it's harder than it used to be
Reiterating the increasing difficulty compared to the past.
And I was angry for a little bit
The speaker experienced anger briefly but it subsided.
But it didn't last
No negative emotion lasts forever, implying a sense of impermanence.
Cause no matter what you've done to your life Everything must pass
A reminder that all experiences, positive or negative, are transient.
So I'm trying to shake out of the shape I'm in Trying to believe in belief
Continued effort to break free from a difficult situation and regain faith.
And trying to make friends with my life again But it's harder than it used to be
Struggling to rebuild connections with life and facing increased difficulty.
And I'm trying to find a way to be an optimist Searching on my hands and knees
Persistent search for optimism, symbolizing a challenging and humble quest.
Well I think there was a time when it seemed obvious But it's harder than it used to be
Reflecting on a time when optimism seemed straightforward, contrasting with the present difficulty.
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