It's Alright
Navigating Life's Math: Embracing Imperfection
Lyrics
My dad, he sought to teach me all the rules of mathematics
Reflecting on the father's attempt to teach mathematics, possibly expressing regret or questioning the value of that knowledge.
I absorbed all of his lessons, now I sometimes wish I hadn't
Expressing a wish to undo the absorption of mathematical lessons, hinting at potential negative consequences.
cause now I know to add up, put two and two together
Recognizing the ability to add up and deduce things, but wondering if ignorance would have been preferable.
I'm curious if ignorance would not have suit me better
Contemplating whether ignorance might have been a better state of being.
And I set sail for Washington, the hardest part of moving
Sharing the difficulty of moving to Washington, emphasizing the challenges of tourist traps.
is the tourist traps that snare you and I got the shirt to prove it
Indicating the speaker's experience with tourist traps, humorously mentioning a souvenir shirt.
I want a hotter body and a cooler sense of style
Desiring physical improvement and a more appealing sense of style.
want to corner every market in the country by the time I
Expressing ambitious goals of dominating various markets by a specific age.
by the time I turn 25, the time I learn to drive
Highlighting a delay in achieving goals, specifically related to fame and driving.
oh, I'm behind the curve 'cause I'm not famous as a child alright
Expressing a feeling of being behind due to not achieving childhood fame.
I have a thought: it's alright
Introducing the recurring theme that having thoughts is alright.
I write a song: it's alright
Stating that writing a song is also alright, reinforcing the idea of self-acceptance.
You sing along: it's alright
Encouraging others to join in, suggesting a collective affirmation that things are alright.
At rock bottom, I'm still better than I've been in my life
Acknowledging personal improvement, even in difficult times.
I'm waiting for the vampires to leave their homes to feed
Using vampires metaphorically, possibly referring to challenges or negative influences.
So I can swoop and take their parking spot, it's tough out on the street
Describing the challenges of finding parking space, using humor to cope with difficulties.
When it's every monster for themselves but I am not a monster though
Asserting that the speaker is not a monster, emphasizing a desire for normalcy.
I just wanna park my Mazda close to home as possible
Expressing a simple desire to park a car close to home.
I always push the people further asking for a bit more
Acknowledging a tendency to push people for more but becoming cautious due to comments.
But lately all these comments make me careful what I fish for
Being mindful of comments and feedback, suggesting a learning process.
You told me I'm intractable, I only nod my head
Accepting a label of being intractable but later discovering and accepting the meaning.
But then I had to suck it up and finally Google what it meant, it's alright
Reiterating that having thoughts is alright, reinforcing self-acceptance.
I have a thought: it's alright
Continuing the theme that having thoughts is acceptable.
I write a song: it's alright
Reaffirming that writing a song is alright, emphasizing creative expression.
You sing along: it's alright
Encouraging others to sing along, fostering a sense of shared positivity.
At rock bottom, I'm still better than I've been in my life
Reiterating personal improvement, even in challenging circumstances.
I waste my time: I'm alright
Admitting to wasting time but asserting that it's alright.
I lose my keys: I'm alright
Accepting the loss of keys with a positive outlook.
I pet a dog: I'm alright
Finding solace in simple joys like petting a dog.
I got talent and my mama told me that I'm alright
Expressing confidence in personal talent, possibly received positively from the speaker's mother.
Pick a poem, any poem just don't let me see it
Asking for a poem but not wanting to see it, possibly reflecting a fear of critique.
I scratch clever lines down on my bus ride discretely
Writing clever lines discreetly during a bus ride, showcasing creativity under constraints.
The bumps shake my hand like it's so nice to meet me
Describing a friendly interaction with the bumps on the bus.
Now I can't read my notes but they're not worth repeating
Acknowledging difficulty in reading notes, downplaying their value.
I've been looking for a pattern in the data that I've gathered
Searching for a pattern in gathered data, realizing the significance of a chorus in songs.
Turns out all you want's a chorus it's the only part that matters...
Highlighting the importance of a chorus in songwriting.
Alright!
Emphasizing positivity with a resounding "Alright!"
I have a thought: it's alright
Continuing the theme that having thoughts is acceptable.
I write a song: it's alright
Reaffirming that writing a song is alright, underscoring the creative process.
You sing along: it's alright
Encouraging others to sing along, fostering a sense of shared positivity.
At rock bottom, I'm still better than I've been in my life
Stating that even at rock bottom, the speaker is better than they've been in their life.
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