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Life's Tab: Navigating Trials, Lessons, and the Cost of Living
Lyrics
My dad, he had a friend, lowdown till the end
Describing the speaker's dad's friend as untrustworthy and unreliable.
Everything he did, it came out wrong
Highlighting the friend's consistent mistakes and misjudgments in his actions.
No matter how hard he tried
Despite sincere efforts, the friend faced continuous challenges and failures.
He never cheated, he never lied
Emphasizing the friend's commitment to honesty and fidelity.
Had a shotgun in his hand when he died
Describing the friend's tragic end with a shotgun in his hand, possibly indicating a violent death.
(chorus)
Introducing the chorus, emphasizing the theme that everyone has their unique approach, and the future is uncertain.
Everybody's got their own way, tomorrow's another day
Expressing the idea that individuals have their own methods, and a new day brings new opportunities.
Make of it what you will, as you're climbing up that hill
Encouraging the listener to interpret life in their own way while facing challenges.
Always be prepared to pay
Stressing the inevitability of facing consequences for one's actions.
I know a man, a guitar in his hand
Introducing another character, a man with a guitar, who impacted the speaker positively.
Taught me things I never thought I'd know
Acknowledging the positive influence of the man with the guitar, teaching the speaker valuable lessons.
But the pills and the crystal meth took him to his death
Revealing the tragic downfall of the guitar-playing man due to substance abuse.
All he ever wanted was a song and a sing along
Expressing the man's simple desires for music and communal singing, contrasting with his unfortunate end.
(second chorus)
Beginning the second chorus, reiterating the theme of individuality and the uncertainty of the future.
Everybody's got their own way, tomorrow's another day
Repeating the idea that everyone has their own approach, and tomorrow is a new opportunity.
Make of it what you will, don't forget to get your thrills
Encouraging the listener to seek excitement and enjoyment in life.
Always be prepared to pay
Emphasizing the inevitability of facing consequences for one's choices and actions.
Don't forget where you're from, stick to your guns
Advising to remember one's roots and principles, and to stay true to oneself.
Always be good to your fellow man
Encouraging kindness and goodwill towards others.
Bow your head and pray, every single day
Suggesting a humble and spiritual approach to life through prayer.
Life don't always turn out like you plan
Acknowledging the unpredictability of life and its deviations from one's plans.
(repeat first chorus)
Repeating the first chorus, reinforcing the overarching themes of individuality and facing consequences.
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