Lyrics
Here in my paper crown
Expressing a self-image with a symbolic "paper crown," possibly alluding to fragility or impermanence.
With a glass of flat champagne
Describing a celebratory scene with subpar champagne, suggesting a lackluster victory or moment.
I'd spar another round
Willing to engage in another round of conflict or challenge.
But I'm the only one who's still awake
The singer is the sole awake person, indicating isolation or a sense of being different.
Oh, say when, say when
A recurring plea for someone to decide when a situation should end or change.
And I'm headed towards the shallows
Moving towards a less deep or serious state, possibly implying a compromise or decline.
Looks like I won again
Claiming victory again, but the emptiness is hinted at by the shallowness of the situation.
Another medal on the shelf
Adding another metaphorical medal to the collection, possibly representing achieved goals or victories.
I guess my record stands
Reflecting on a successful track record but feeling compelled to continue.
But I can't quit until I play myself
Expressing a paradoxical desire to compete with oneself despite past successes.
Oh, say when, say when
Reiterating the plea for someone to determine when to stop or change.
I'm swinging on my shadow
Repetition of the act of swinging on one's shadow, suggesting introspection or self-conflict.
I'm swinging on my shadow
-I'm swinging on my shadow
-I'm swinging on my shadow
-Oh say when, say when
Repetition of the plea for someone to decide when a situation should end or change.
Tell me
-Oh say when, say when
-I can't say what
Expressing uncertainty about what would be satisfying or fulfilling in the ongoing struggle.
Would be enough
-I'm not so sure
-This is the good fight anymore
-To unlace is tough
-With both hands in gloves
-The good fight, the good
-Fight anymore
-I don't let go (let go)
Asserting resilience, refusal to yield, and a commitment to not giving up in the face of challenges.
I don't give in (give in)
-I don't bow
-I don't bend
-I won't say no (say no)
-I won't say when (say when)
-I fold for no one
-And I, I always win
-Oh say when, say when
Repetition of the plea for someone to decide when a situation should end or change, coupled with a sense of consistent winning but potential emptiness.
Looks like I win, again, I win again
-Oh say when, say when
-I win, I win again
-Oh say when, say when
-I always win, I always win
-(I always win, I always win)
-Oh say when, say when
A final plea for someone to determine when, ending the lyrics with the theme of uncertainty and repetition.
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