Lyrics
Well I sit down on a made-up chair, see what’s on the morning T.V.
Feeling settled in a makeshift situation, observing morning television.
Well, I’m all out of cigarettes, out coffee and weed
Out of cigarettes, coffee, and marijuana.
Well I’m wishing and I’m hoping baby for the day to pass by quick
Wishing for time to pass quickly, anticipating the day's end.
But I know time’s an illusion now, on this quarantine
Acknowledging that time seems distorted or not moving as expected during quarantine.
Get out of bed now is 9 o’clock
It's 9 a.m., feeling a lack of activities, simply observing the sunrise.
Nothing to do but sit and watch the sun
Being passive, absorbing information passively without much action.
More news are coming, I’m the last to know
Feeling uninformed or late in receiving updates or news.
That uncertainty is the fashion now
Suggesting that uncertainty is currently a prevailing trend.
I count the hours, I count the days; I count my beers, and count my friends
Counting time, possessions, and social connections, feeling confused about official advice.
And it doesn't make any goddamn sense, what the government recommends
Expressing frustration or disbelief towards government recommendations.
There's a hole now in my wallet baby that just won't let me save
Experiencing financial difficulties, unable to save money.
The few little pesos that I had, exactly fifty nine with thirty cents.
Referring to a small amount of money, specifically 59 pesos and 30 cents.
Don’t go to work, the streets will be patrolled
Advising against going to work due to potential restrictions.
Don’t touch your loved ones, don’t touch the old
Advising caution in physical contact with loved ones or the elderly.
How you gonna pay your rent this month
Raising concerns about paying rent amid uncertainties.
All behold, the system’s crashing now
Highlighting a perceived breakdown or failure of the societal system.
Get out of bed now is 9 o’clock
Repetition of the morning routine, feeling out of the loop with current events.
Nothing to do but sit and watch the sun
Similar to line 7, being inactive or passively observing.
More news are coming, I’m the last to know
Continued feeling of being late or uninformed about ongoing events.
All behold, the system’s crashing now
Reiteration of the perceived societal collapse or failure.
Well I sit down on a made-up chair, see what’s on the morning T.V.
Repeated actions and feelings from the morning routine.
Well, I’m all out of cigarettes, out coffee and weed
Reiterating the lack of cigarettes, coffee, and marijuana.
Well I’m wishing and I’m hoping baby for the day to pass by quick
Repeating the desire for time to pass quickly during quarantine.
But I know time’s an illusion now, on this quarantine
Re-emphasizing the belief that time feels distorted or deceptive.
But the old man’s house stays the same for the old man
Describing a stagnant or unchanging situation for an elderly person.
Lonely, just like any old day
Depicting loneliness as a consistent aspect of life for the elderly.
And the poor man’s house stays the same for the poor man
Depicting a stagnant or unchanging situation for a poor person.
Working, just like any old day
Portraying the routine of work as an ongoing aspect of life for the poor.
Lonely
Repetition emphasizing loneliness.
Lonely
Continued emphasis on loneliness.
Working
Repetition emphasizing work or labor.
Working
Continued emphasis on work or labor.
Let it all out and wash it all down,
Suggesting the release of emotions and trying to overcome difficulties.
We’ll be alright now mama
Assurance that things will be fine, possibly seeking comfort from a maternal figure.
We may be cold and winter is long
Acknowledging the coldness of the current situation and the longevity of struggles.
But we have tonite, now mama
Finding solace in the present moment, seeking reassurance from a maternal figure.
Nicotine teeth coffee and tea,
Listing substances like nicotine, coffee, and tea as coping mechanisms.
Can’t you just rinse me mama
Seeking cleansing or relief from overwhelming circumstances from a maternal figure.
We’ll be alright, we’ll stand up and fight
Expressing determination to persevere and confront challenges if necessary.
If we have to, mama
Reaffirming the readiness to face difficulties if required, seeking maternal support.
If we have to, mama
Repetition of the plea for relief or comfort from a maternal figure.
Can’t you just rinse me, mama
Reiteration of seeking cleansing or relief from a maternal figure.
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