Never Do as I'm Told
Rebel Echoes: Embracing Imperfection in 'Never Do as I'm Told'
Lyrics
I never said I was perfect.
I acknowledge that I am not perfect.
No, so far from it. Yes it's true. Yes it's true.
Contrary to perfection, and this fact is true and acknowledged.
And I know you think I'm lying to myself.
I understand that you believe I am deceiving myself.
Truth is I'm lying to all of you.
The reality is that I am deceiving everyone, including you.
(Every single last one of you)
(Emphasizing that the deception includes everyone)
And as I roll down the window and pull out into the road.
While driving and leaving, the realization hits that I defy instructions or advice.
I'm always reminded I never do as I'm told.
Constantly reminded that I do not conform to instructions.
Something will probably kill me someday.
Acknowledging the possibility of something causing my demise eventually.
But you know you gotta go somehow, anyway.
Recognizing that death is inevitable, regardless of how it happens.
But I haven't hit the bottom and some days I come out on top.
Despite challenges, some days I succeed and emerge on top.
I guess I'll find out when I punch the clock.
Uncertain about hitting rock bottom; will find out in due time.
And as I roll down the window, I know I'm really, really hard to hold.
While driving, acknowledging that I am emotionally challenging to keep.
I'm always reminded I never do as I'm told.
Consistently reminded that I resist following instructions.
Don't know where I'm going, but I'll know when I'm home.
Unsure of my destination, but I will recognize it when I reach home.
For now, I just want drive all alone
Currently, I desire solitude, driving alone, and reflecting while listening to Buck Owens.
and listen to Buck Owens.
Expressing a desire to isolate oneself and indulge in personal thoughts.
And feel sorry for myself.
Feeling a sense of self-pity.
Can't believe
Expressing disbelief at the current situation.
It's all come to this.
A reflection on how things have led to the current state.
And as I roll down the window and pull out into the road.
While driving again, the realization hits that I do not conform to instructions.
I'm always reminded I never do as I'm told.
Reiterating the consistent reminder of non-compliance with instructions.
And as I roll down the window, I know I'm really, really hard to hold.
Acknowledging that emotionally, I am challenging to hold onto.
I'm always reminded I never do as I'm told.
Consistently reminded that I resist following instructions.
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