Sleeping Androids Do Dream Electric Sheep
Wandering the Open Road: Unveiling Life's Turbulence and Triumphs
Lyrics
Everywhere in vans and behind garage doors, a hospice
Depiction of a place where people gather, possibly a music scene or community space, hidden from the mainstream.
Ward of all the kids we know foregoing student loans
Young individuals choosing unconventional paths, avoiding traditional education and financial obligations to pursue a unique lifestyle.
To watch the joints play catch up with bored. set life
Observation of life routines becoming monotonous, with a sarcastic reference to "set life supports."
Supports, prepare to deport. these are the years that
Reflection on a pivotal period in life where choices lead to different paths, mentioning the scattering effect on the youth.
Scatter the young into doctors and drunks. so we take
Commentary on the divergence of young people into two groups: those pursuing medical careers and those succumbing to addiction.
Such sweet speed. the best it could be is life work
Embracing a fast-paced lifestyle, possibly involving substance use, as an escape from the challenges of conventional work.
Free. it's the allergies of labor again, and the hourly wages can't
Highlighting the dissatisfaction with low wages and the struggle to make ends meet.
Save us finances be damned. anywhere in bands. we're
Reference to a transient existence in music bands, suggesting impermanence and unpredictability.
Gone once the summer hits gone to feel the elegance of
Escaping routine during the summer to experience the beauty of life, possibly through travel.
Fuel and transit and sleep and the terror of streets
Listing essential elements of life, including fuel, transit, sleep, and the inherent danger of the streets.
As the rumble strips breathe deep. these are the years
Reiteration of the idea that these pivotal years scatter the youth, introducing the metaphor of "rumble strips" as obstacles.
That scatter the young into doctors and drunks. why
Pondering the reasons behind facing challenges and questioning the delayed onset of difficulties.
Did this storm wait so long on us. safe to say I'm
Expressing a reluctance to return to a previous way of life, hinting at irreversible changes.
Never going home to live the way I was before. waiting
Anticipation of a life-altering event, possibly negative, waiting to happen.
For my life to implode with the sheer force of the
Expectation of life collapsing due to the overwhelming force of the workforce or societal pressures.
Workforce. safe to say I'm never going home to live
Reiteration of the reluctance to return to a former lifestyle, emphasizing the impact of the impending storm of challenges.
The way I was before, fucked up on the coming storm of
Acknowledging the upcoming difficulties related to financial matters like credit reports and cash withdrawals.
Credit reports and cash withdrawals. so them we'll go
Acceptance of facing challenges head-on and moving forward despite uncertainties.
If fortune exists farther than at home on the open
Suggesting that fortune and opportunities may lie beyond one's comfort zone or home environment.
Road where the small experience grows . we'll go
Highlighting personal growth through new experiences gained on the open road.
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