Lyrics
Were you born trouble
Questioning the origin of troublesome behavior, possibly asking if it's innate or learned.
Or did your pa teach you rock and roll?
Asking whether the person's father influenced their rebellious or wild nature with rock and roll.
Don't pick a war
Advising against initiating a conflict without understanding the consequences.
Before you know
Emphasizing the importance of awareness before engaging in any conflict or struggle.
Before you know
Reiteration of the need to know one's motives before getting involved in a fight or dispute.
Who you're fighting for
Suggesting that one should be aware of their cause or purpose before engaging in a conflict.
I'm prone
Expressing a susceptibility to experiencing mental disorders or disturbances.
To psychosis
Acknowledging a tendency towards psychosis, a mental condition characterized by a disconnect from reality.
High for a sec and low the next
Describing emotional fluctuations, being high for a moment and low the next.
Keep that mess out of your neck
Advising to keep oneself away from unnecessary trouble or complications.
You're scary now
Labeling the person as frightening or intimidating at present.
You're scary now
Reiterating the perception that the person has become intimidating or fearsome.
Were you born to die for?
Raising a question about whether the person was destined to sacrifice themselves for a cause.
Thought your ma taught you use your soul?
Contrasting with line 2, questioning if the person's mother taught them to value their soul.
Give your hair
Encouraging a change in appearance, specifically giving the hair a middle part.
A middle part
Suggesting a superficial change while hinting at an underlying awareness of the person's true identity.
But we all know who you are
Implying that despite attempts to appear different, the true nature of the person is known to others.
I'm prone
Reiteration of a susceptibility to experiencing mental disorders or disturbances.
To psychosis
Reaffirming a tendency towards psychosis, emphasizing mental instability.
High for a sec and low the next
Describing emotional fluctuations, being high for a moment and low the next (repeated from line 11).
Keep that mess out of your neck
Reiterating the advice to avoid unnecessary trouble or complications (repeated from line 12).
You're scary now
Emphasizing the current perception of the person as frightening or intimidating (repeated from line 13).
You're scary now
Reiterating the continued perception that the person has become intimidating or fearsome (repeated from line 14).
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