Can't Shut It Off
Mindful Chaos: Dead Tired Unveils Societal Reflections in 'Can't Shut It Off'
Lyrics
the news argue what constitutes hate
The news is debating what qualifies as hate.
dustin went and voted yes on prop 8
Dustin voted in favor of Proposition 8.
how many hands do we need to cut off
Questioning the number of actions needed before reaching a luxurious state.
until we are sitting by the pool in babylon
Asking how much sacrifice is required until living comfortably in Babylon.
Mind full of thoughts
Having a mind filled with thoughts.
all night long
Constant thoughts persisting throughout the night.
can't turn it off
Expressing an inability to stop thinking.
all night all night all night
The struggle to turn off the mind persists all night.
quit sobbing says a song by the pretenders
A song by the Pretenders advises against excessive crying.
the deck is stacked in the courts for sex offenders
Suggesting a biased legal system, particularly in favor of sex offenders.
don't speak out its a fucking trap
Warning against speaking out due to potential traps.
Jian beat women then he beat the rap
Referring to Jian Ghomeshi's legal case involving assault against women.
brains on the move
Brains actively processing information.
its 4am
The time is 4 am.
all the things i need to do
Feeling overwhelmed with tasks to accomplish.
I gotta figure it out.
The need to figure things out.
Mind full of thoughts
Having a mind filled with thoughts persists.
all night long
Continuous thoughts throughout the night.
can't turn it off
Expressing the difficulty in stopping the flow of thoughts.
all night
The struggle continues throughout the night.
Mind full of thoughts
Repetition of a mind filled with thoughts.
all night long
Thoughts persisting throughout the night.
can't shut it off
Emphasizing the inability to shut off thoughts.
all night
The struggle to shut off thoughts continues throughout the night.
Is there a country where the free market works?
Questioning the effectiveness of the free market in any country.
I'd quit my job but i like the perks
Expressing a reluctance to quit a job due to its perks.
new politicians got bullshit to spare
Criticizing politicians for insincerity and an abundance of empty promises.
don't mention crack when you eulogize a dead mayor
Advising against mentioning controversial topics when praising a deceased mayor.
Mind full of thoughts
Reiteration of a mind filled with thoughts.
all night long
Continuous thoughts throughout the night.
I can't shut it off
Expressing an inability to shut off thoughts.
all night
The struggle to shut off thoughts persists throughout the night.
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