Tell Me When My Light Turns Green
Navigating Life's Traffic Lights: Seeking Guidance in Dexys Midnight Runners' Melody
Lyrics
Seen quite a bit in my twenty-three years
Reflecting on experiences gained in 23 years of life.
Ive been manic-depressive
Expressing a history of manic-depressive episodes.
And Ive spat a few tears.
Referencing emotional pain and shedding tears.
Ive been spat on and shat on
Describing instances of being mistreated and disrespected.
And made to eat soap
Highlighting humiliation, metaphorically eating soap.
Ive been working and shirking
Contrasting between working hard and avoiding responsibilities.
For what, I dont know.
Expressing uncertainty about the purpose of efforts.
Rambling and gambling
Mentioning aimless wandering and risky behavior.
Hoping for more
Expressing hope for a better future.
Ive been losing and boozing
Describing a pattern of losing and drinking without clear purpose.
But I dont know what for.
Expressing confusion about the reasons behind actions.
If theres anyone there
Questioning the existence of a higher power.
Looking down at me
Suggesting a plea for divine intervention or guidance.
I think its time you picked my number
Asking for attention and assistance from the higher power.
I need some help you see
Expressing a need for help or support.
Just draw a line
Metaphorically drawing a line to mark a decision point.
State the date
Emphasizing the importance of a specific moment or decision.
Give a time
Stressing the need for a clear timeframe.
Anywhere
Indicating flexibility in choosing a location for the decision.
Yours or mine
Highlighting the universality of the decision-making process.
Just tell me when my light turns green
Expressing a desire for a signal or opportunity to move forward.
Its not that I dont believe in you
Acknowledging belief in a higher power but seeking attention.
Your works all round to see
Acknowledging the visible impact of the higher power's actions.
Its just that while youve been there doing good
Expressing a feeling of neglect or lack of attention.
You havent left much time for me
Pointing out the imbalance in attention and time.
Just draw a line
Repeating the metaphor of drawing a line for decision-making.
State the date
Reiterating the importance of a specific moment or decision.
Give a time
Reemphasizing the need for a clear timeframe.
Anywhere
Reiterating the flexibility in choosing a location for the decision.
Yours or mine
Reiterating the universality of the decision-making process.
Just tell me when my light turns green.
Repeating the desire for a signal or opportunity to move forward.
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