Lyrics
I'm going slow as molasses
I am moving very slowly, like molasses.
I can't find my glasses
I cannot locate my glasses.
And everything is moving too fast
Everything around me is happening too quickly.
The alarm bell is ringing
An alarm bell is ringing, indicating urgency or danger.
Birds have been singing
Birds are singing, possibly signifying a new day or awakening.
And I can't get out of the bath
I am stuck in the bath, facing a challenge or obstacle.
That old paranoia
A sense of old paranoia is mentioned.
Is bound to destroy you if you
Paranoia can be destructive if one falls through a crack in life's path.
Fall through a crack in the path
Emphasizing the danger of potential pitfalls in life.
Inside the mirror there's a face I used to know
Reflection in the mirror reveals a familiar face from the past.
Tomorrow I will reap the seeds today I've sown
Consequences of today's actions will be experienced tomorrow.
But until then I'm gonna read the dregs of the cup
Engaging with the remnants of experiences, seeking insight.
Hoping I know when to settle up
Hoping to understand when it's time to settle debts or issues.
I once was a child
Recalling a time when the speaker was a carefree child.
Out running wild
Running wild and sleeping in a truck as a child.
Sleeping in the bed of a truck
Reflecting on youthful freedom and innocence.
And though the past left an imprint
The past has left an indelible mark on the speaker.
Now things are different
Contrasting past experiences with the present.
Antennas looking out for good luck
Awareness and anticipation for good luck in the present.
More control than a fish in a bowl
Claiming to have more control but acknowledging limitations.
But that ain't really saying all that much
Recognition that having control doesn't guarantee much.
Inside my head there is a story that unfolds
A narrative unfolds within the speaker's mind.
It twists and tumbles only waiting to be told
Waiting for the right time to share a personal story.
But until then I'm gonna read the dregs of the cup
Engaging with experiences to gain understanding.
Hoping I know when to settle up
Hoping to discern the appropriate time to settle matters.
I thought everything seemed so complete
Perceived completeness is challenged.
Thought I had all day to roam the street
A sense of having time for leisure activities.
But the cash has come and gone
Financial resources have been depleted.
I've been sleeping here too long
Extended stay in a situation, possibly leading to regret.
Maybe I'll right my wrongs
Contemplating correcting past mistakes.
But until then I'm gonna read the dregs of the cup
Continuing to seek insights from experiences.
Hoping I know when to settle up
Desiring clarity on when to resolve issues or debts.
But until then I'm gonna read the dregs of the cup
Reiterating the ongoing search for understanding.
Hoping I know when to settle up
Continued hope for clarity on settling matters in the future.
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