Target Practice
Unveiling the Bullseye of Self-Discovery: carolesdaughter's Target Practice
Lyrics
Do you think I'm target practice?
Questioning if the speaker is an easy target for criticism or mockery.
You're not even on my axis
Stating that the person addressed is not significant or relevant in the speaker's life.
And put me in a soundproof casket
Expressing a desire to be isolated from negative influences or criticism, metaphorically represented by a soundproof casket.
"She was such a gifted actress"
Quoting others' perception of the speaker as a talented actress, possibly highlighting a facade or performance in life.
The kids say that I talk too much and I'm too wound up
Addressing comments from others about the speaker being talkative and high-energy.
But my mom's friend Cheryl says I'm funny as fuck
Contrasting opinions, mentioning that the speaker is perceived as funny by a specific person.
So talk your shit and squash your bugs
Encouraging others to criticize or judge while the speaker remains focused on personal interests.
While I read my books and do my drugs
Describing a lifestyle involving reading books and using drugs, possibly as a coping mechanism.
Fell asleep in math this morning
Narrating an incident of falling asleep in a less interesting class (math).
Slammed my head against the table
Describing a physical reaction to boredom, slamming the head against the table.
Every day's so goddamn boring
Expressing a general feeling of monotony and lack of excitement in daily life.
But I don't mean to sound ungrateful
Acknowledging the mundane nature of life while avoiding ingratitude.
Do you think I'm target practice?
Repeating the initial question about being an easy target for criticism.
You're not even on my axis
Reiterating the insignificance of the person being addressed.
And put in a soundproof casket
Reiterating the desire to isolate from negativity, using the metaphor of a soundproof casket.
"She was such a gifted actress"
Repeating the quoted perception of the speaker as a talented actress.
They told me not to cut my hair 'cause "It frames your face" ('cause it frames you place))
Referring to societal expectations regarding appearance and questioning the speaker's presence in a particular place.
"What's a girl like you doing in this place?" (doing in this place)
Quoting a question directed at the speaker about her presence in a specific context.
When it all goes numb and I'm eating dirt
Describing a state of emotional numbness and hardship.
Thank God I didn't wear a skirt
Expressing relief at not conforming to societal expectations represented by not wearing a skirt.
Fell asleep in math this morning
Repeating the experience of falling asleep in a boring class (math).
Slammed my head against the table
Reiterating a physical response to boredom by slamming the head against the table.
Every day's so goddamn boring
Reiterating the overall feeling of life being monotonous.
But I don't mean to sound ungrateful
Acknowledging the monotony while expressing a lack of ingratitude.
Fell asleep in math this morning
Repeating the experience of falling asleep in a boring class (math).
Slammed my head against the table
Reiterating the physical response to boredom by slamming the head against the table.
Every day's so goddamn boring
Reiterating the overall feeling of life being monotonous.
But I don't mean to sound ungrateful
Acknowledging the monotony while expressing a lack of ingratitude.
Do you think I'm target practice?
Repeating the initial question about being an easy target for criticism.
You're not even on my axis
Reiterating the insignificance of the person being addressed.
And put me in a soundproof casket
Reiterating the desire to isolate from negativity, using the metaphor of a soundproof casket.
"She was such a gifted actress
Repeating the quoted perception of the speaker as a talented actress.
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