Leo with the Gun
Leo with a Gun: Nostalgia, Rebellion, and Society's Reflection
Lyrics
People say we don’t what’s best
People claim we lack knowledge about what's best.
Truth be told we don’t really wanna impress
Truthfully, we have no real desire to impress others.
Dressing for the movies feeling the nineties
Dressing up for the movies, experiencing a nineties vibe.
Leo with a gun high smoking up pipe dreams
Leo, metaphorical figure, wielding a gun, intoxicated with pipe dreams.
Throwback to the good old days
Nostalgic reference to the past, particularly the "good old days."
Jaded was the mindset minimum wage
Having a cynical perspective, influenced by a minimum wage mindset.
Buying up houses minimal pay
Investing in houses despite meager pay.
Destined for doom man kids these days
A pessimistic outlook, suggesting a grim future for the current generation.
Maybe I’m the man that’s screaming at nothing
Expressing a sense of frustration, possibly feeling unheard.
With the kind of weird conviction that you see in politicians
Claiming to possess a peculiar conviction akin to politicians.
Spitting venom at something you’re
Directing negativity or criticism towards something.
pouting poetry fronting
Presenting poetic expressions with a facade.
You feel your relevance shrinking and
Sensing a diminishing importance, prompting impulsive actions.
start to move without thinking
Moving forward without careful consideration.
Move
An imperative to move or take action.
Pretty people flocking to their own kind
Observing attractive individuals gravitating towards their own kind.
INXS I really need you tonight
Referencing INXS, expressing a need or desire for something.
Leo with the gun in the spotlight
Leo with the gun, metaphorically in the spotlight, possibly commanding attention or power.
Leo with the gun
Reiteration of "Leo with the gun," emphasizing a central theme.
Old man can we catch a break
Request to catch a break from an old man, facing fake threats.
Passing round threats we can see it’s a fake
Awareness of artificial or insincere countdowns and threats.
Counting down days are you even awake
Questioning the wakefulness or awareness of someone counting down days.
What’s great is our age thrives on more than hate
Highlighting the positive aspects of the current age, beyond hatred.
I can see you’re tired
Observation of weariness in someone's demeanor.
Being sick rich can’t hide you’re a liar
Wealthy individuals being unable to conceal their dishonesty.
Philanthropissed with no future it’s dire
Critiquing philanthropy without a clear positive future, emphasizing a dire situation.
Kids with the brains and the can and the lighters
Youth possessing intelligence, resourcefulness (can), and rebellious spirit (lighters).
Why are we so scary
Pondering the reasons for societal fear or intimidation.
Think of me
An invitation to be remembered, possibly in a more positive light.
When you sleep
A contemplative plea to be thought of during sleep.
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