Lyrics
Like most kids I played with fire
Reflecting on childhood, acknowledging a tendency to take risks or engage in dangerous activities.
On the railroad tracks I nearly died
Recalling a near-death experience on the railroad tracks, highlighting a moment of peril.
Some pain inflicted upon myself
Admitting self-inflicted pain, possibly indicating a history of making choices with negative consequences.
Not all trial and error brings succes I guess
Recognizing that not all experimentation and learning from mistakes lead to success.
All this time you've been around
Acknowledging the presence of someone who observed the speaker over time.
Taking notice of the damage done
Noticing the impact of one's actions, with reference to physical and emotional harm caused.
The bleeding noses broken hearts
Describing the aftermath of reckless behavior, including physical injuries and emotional pain.
Adding colour to our daily existence
Suggesting that life's challenges contribute to the richness of daily experiences.
So I can glamourise my past
Expressing a desire to romanticize or glorify the past despite its difficulties.
Still I am glad to be here now
Expressing gratitude for being alive in the present despite the challenges faced in the past.
And even happier that
Emphasizing happiness in the present and the relief of not having to relive past hardships.
I don't have to go through that again
Affirming the contentment of not having to endure past difficulties again.
This time in control
Claiming control over one's life in the present moment.
I'll lie about my past, and for some reason
Admitting a tendency to fabricate or exaggerate one's past but feeling in control of the narrative.
I don't feel I have much to confess
Expressing a lack of guilt or need for confession regarding the embellished past.
This time in control
Reiterating a sense of control over one's life at present.
I'll lie about my past
Repeating the idea of crafting a narrative about the past, possibly to present a more favorable image.
For I feel blessed that I don't have to go through that again
Feeling fortunate for not having to relive past challenges, reinforcing a positive outlook.
This time in control
Asserting control over the narrative of the past for a sense of empowerment.
I'll lie about my past, and for some reason
Acknowledging the tendency to manipulate the past narrative but feeling less burdened by confessions.
I don't have that much left to confess
Suggesting a reduced need for confession due to the diminishing impact of past experiences.
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