Write a List of Things To Look Forward To
Embracing Life's Uncertainties: Courtney Barnett's Poetic Reflections
Lyrics
Nobody knows
Nobody understands or has knowledge about
Why we keep tryin'
The reason why we persist or attempt
Why we keep tryin'
The repetition emphasizes the confusion or uncertainty in our efforts
And so on it goes
Life's continuous cycle or pattern
I'm lookin' forward to the next
Anticipation of receiving
Letter that I'm gonna get from you
A letter from someone, possibly a significant other
A baby is born
A new life begins
As a man lay dyin'
A contrast between birth and impending death
As a man lay dyin'
The repetition emphasizes the contrast and inevitability
And so on it goes
Reflection on the cyclical nature of life
I'm lookin' forward to the next
Anticipation of receiving
Letter that I'm gonna get from you
A letter, suggesting a source of hope or connection
Sit beside me, watch the world burn
Inviting someone to share a moment of chaos or crisis
We'll never learn we don't deserve nice things
Expressing a belief that society doesn't deserve positive outcomes
And we'll scream self-righteously
Describing a defiant and perhaps hypocritical reaction
We did our best, but what does that really mean?
Questioning the true meaning or value of efforts
I'm walkin' around, walkin' around
Engaging in aimless wandering or contemplation
With my head down, my head down
Feeling disheartened or defeated, symbolized by lowered head
And I'm pushin' away, pushin' away
Actively pushing people or situations away
Yeah, I'm pushin' away, pushin' away
Continuing to distance oneself from others or challenges
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