Fewer Broken Pieces
Embracing Solitude: Juggling Choices and Consequences
Lyrics
If you make a reference
Contemplating if referencing a known trouble can aid in managing it
To some trouble that you know
Questioning if acknowledging trouble helps in controlling it
Can it help you keep it under control
Wondering if acknowledging issues helps or if reconsideration is necessary
Or should I really reconsider?
Considering whether a change in perspective is needed
My reasons for going solo
Exploring personal motivations for being independent
David Byrne on Bob Costas
Referencing David Byrne's perspective on an issue
Puts it pretty well
Agreeing with David Byrne's viewpoint
But I put it better
Asserting personal superiority in expression
I still run the show
Asserting dominance in controlling situations
Don't you forget it
Emphasizing the importance of not forgetting who is in charge
So I had to let some go
Accepting the necessity of letting some things or people go
Don't think I don't regret it
Acknowledging regret for letting certain things or people go
Because I do and I don't
Expressing conflicting feelings about being alone
Think I'm better off alone
Uncertain about the benefits of being alone
Man, I could have made a big sound
Reflecting on missed opportunities for significant impact
But I love to let me friends down
Expressing a pattern of disappointing friends intentionally
Fewer moving parts
Highlighting the advantage of simplicity for fewer complications
Means fewer broken pieces
Emphasizing that fewer complexities result in fewer problems
When every other start
Implying that every new beginning demands a fresh approach
Requires a brand new thesis
Suggesting the need for a new perspective for each start
One good friend remarks
Quoting a friend's reaction to the singer's behavior
With a rightfully angry
Indicating a friend's frustration or disappointment
Jesus dude, none of us know
Expressing uncertainty from friends about how to deal with the singer
What to do with you
Highlighting friends' confusion in handling the singer's actions
To which I in pride responded
Asserting personal pride in response to friends' criticism
I've got news for you
Challenging friends with new information or a different viewpoint
None of you have to 'cause
Asserting that friends don't need to worry due to the singer's control
I still run the show
Reiterating personal dominance in managing situations
Don't you forget it
Emphasizing the importance of not forgetting who controls the situation
So I had to let some go
Recognizing the necessity of letting certain things or people go
Don't think I don't regret it
Acknowledging regret for letting certain things or people go
Because I do and I don't
Expressing conflicting feelings about being alone
Think I'm better off alone
Uncertain about the benefits of being alone
Man, I could have made a big sound
Reflecting on missed opportunities for significant impact
But I love to let my good friends down
Expressing a pattern of disappointing friends intentionally
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