Good Advice
Navigating Life's Grey Sea: Cate Ferris' Wisdom in 'Good Advice'
Lyrics
Good Advice
Introduction to the theme of the song, titled "Good Advice."
Stop, before you fall
Warning to halt before making a mistake or facing consequences.
Dont play with the pretty flame
Caution against engaging in risky behavior symbolized by a "pretty flame."
Only have yourself to blame
Acceptance of responsibility for one's actions and their outcomes.
You're running before you can crawl
Impulsive behavior, acting without proper preparation.
Going like a freight train
Rapid and uncontrolled movement, possibly through life.
Throwing caution after pain
Throwing caution aside after experiencing pain.
Its easy to be wise when its not your problem
Reflecting on the ease of offering advice when not personally involved.
Easy to be brave when theres nothing to loose
Being brave when there is nothing to lose, emphasizing the context of bravery.
Easy to be smart when the world if your oyster
Easy to be intelligent when everything is going well.
But good advice it hard to choose
Highlighting the difficulty of choosing and following good advice.
No shortcuts, no early reprieve
Rejecting shortcuts and emphasizing the absence of early relief.
Time to stop the daydream
Encouraging the listener to stop daydreaming and face reality.
You've been staring at the same scene
Stuck in a repetitive and stagnant situation.
So hard to stay, so easy to leave
The challenge of staying committed versus the ease of leaving.
Navigate the grey sea life is but a maybe
Metaphorically navigating the uncertainties of life depicted as a grey sea.
Its easy to be wise when its not your problem
Reiteration of the ease of wisdom in detached situations.
Easy to be brave when theres nothing to loose
Bravery when there is nothing at risk.
Easy to be smart when the world if your oyster
Intelligence is effortless in a favorable environment.
But good advice it hard to choose
Reiterating the difficulty in choosing and following good advice.
Good Advice Is Hard To Choose
Repetition emphasizing the challenges of choosing good advice.
Good Advice Is Hard To Choose
-Good Advice Is Hard To Choose
-Good Advice Is Hard To Choose
-So look, before you dive in
Encouraging careful consideration before committing to an action.
Cracked your head on the bottom
Warning against potential harm, using the metaphor of cracking one's head.
Lesson learned, forgotten
Learning from mistakes but possibly forgetting the lessons over time.
Its a long road, but god you know you're alive
Acknowledging the challenges of life but finding value in being alive.
When you think that all your fights gone
Finding motivation when feeling defeated.
Somebody turns a light on
A metaphorical light being turned on, possibly signifying clarity or insight.
Its easy to be wise when its not your problem
Reiteration of the ease of wisdom in detached situations.
Easy to be brave when theres nothing to loose
Bravery when there is nothing at stake.
Easy to be smart when the world if your oyster
Intelligence seems natural in a favorable context.
But good advice it hard to choose
Reiterating the difficulty in choosing and following good advice.
Good Advice Is Hard To Choose
Repetition underscoring the challenges of choosing good advice.
Good Advice Is Hard To Choose
-Good Advice Is Hard To Choose
-Good Advice Is Hard To Choose
-(so dont burn your bridges, exercise daily, plan your time to maximise productivity and regulate your caffeine intake)
Humorous inclusion of practical advice, juxtaposing with the song's themes.
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