A Lot of It Was
Reflections of a Reckless Past: A Lot of It Was by Dallas Burrow
Lyrics
The devil may care, all I could do was laugh
The speaker faced challenges with a carefree attitude, finding humor in difficult situations.
As long as I remember, well I've been on this path
The speaker has been on a certain life path for as long as they can remember.
I came into town free and wild
Arriving in town with a sense of freedom and wildness.
I thought I might hang around for a while
The speaker initially planned to stay in town for a while.
I can't catch a break, can't catch a buzz
Expressing difficulty in finding success or happiness, possibly with substances.
It wasn't all my fault, but a lot of it was
Acknowledging a share of responsibility for the challenges faced.
I made the rounds, I was living fast
Engaging in a fast-paced lifestyle and being unable to escape the consequences of their past.
I never could seem to outrun my past
Struggling to leave behind a troubled history.
And people would laugh when they heard my name
Others mock or ridicule the speaker upon hearing their name due to a damaged reputation.
My reputation just went down the drain
The speaker's reputation has suffered significantly.
I can't catch a break, can't catch a buzz
Continuing to face challenges and failures.
It wasn't all my fault, but a lot of it was
Reiterating that while not all problems are the speaker's fault, a significant portion is.
Why's it always seem to take so long
Reflecting on the prolonged time it takes for a person to admit their mistakes.
For a man to admit he was wrong?
Highlighting the difficulty in acknowledging wrongdoing.
Lord knows I've tried to make amends
Expressing a sincere effort to make things right and seek forgiveness.
I guess we'll see how this story ends
Uncertain about the resolution of the speaker's story or life journey.
So buy you a round, you could drink to our health
Suggesting a gesture of camaraderie by proposing a toast for everyone's well-being.
If y'all don't mind well I'll just be myself
Emphasizing the speaker's intention to remain true to themselves despite others' opinions.
I can't catch a break, I can't catch a buzz
Reiterating the ongoing struggles and lack of positive outcomes.
It wasn't all of my fault, it wasn't all my fault, it wasn't all my fault, but a lot of it was
Stressing that while not entirely the speaker's fault, a significant portion of the challenges can be attributed to them.
It wasn't my fault, but a lot of it was
Repeating the idea that while not entirely at fault, the speaker acknowledges their role in the difficulties faced.
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