Following Through
Navigating Life's Uncharted Melodies with Dismemberment Plan
Lyrics
It coulda been good
The potential for something good existed.
it coulda been something special
There was a possibility for something exceptional or extraordinary.
it may have had real potential
There might have been genuine promise or capability.
it never could show
But it failed to manifest or demonstrate that potential.
It coulda been great
There was a chance for greatness.
it could been something alright
It had the potential to be decent or satisfactory.
but we never did keep it that tight
However, we couldn't maintain or sustain that quality.
so whaddya know?
Expressing surprise at the outcome.
I get up at 5am I so don't need those dreams that I used to have
Rejecting past aspirations or desires that no longer matter.
It coulda been swell
It had the potential to be excellent.
it coulda been off the hook now
It could have been exceptional or outstanding.
if we ever had what it took now
If only we possessed what was needed to achieve that.
I haven't a clue
Not having any idea or understanding.
I think it's as well
Perhaps it's better this way.
we may have been on the right track
Maybe we were heading in the right direction.
finding all the pieces we lack
Trying to find the missing elements or qualities.
but what can you do?
Feeling helpless or resigned about the situation.
Now I see that these are cards we drew some time ago, so if you don't know:
Realizing that the circumstances were set in motion previously, and if someone doesn't know this fact...
I can do it anywhere with anyone at anytime don't you forget
Confidence in being capable of doing things under any circumstance, at any place, and with anyone.
this is my life and it's going to be good, don't you know
Expressing a belief in the potential for a good life.
not a promise or a threat or an ultimatum, though I can do that too
Clarifying it's neither a promise, a threat, nor an ultimatum, though having the ability to make those as well.
I'm just telling you, I've got this life I've got to live
Asserting the presence of a life that needs to be lived.
I'm just following through
Continuing with actions in accordance with previous statements or decisions.
I dishonor the past
Disrespecting or disregarding the significance of the past.
being so loose with my time
Using time carelessly or without much regard.
I could stand accused of high crimes
Suggesting a potential accusation for not using time properly.
in the court of the dead
Metaphorically standing trial for wasted time in the afterlife.
and I could be next
Being the next subject or focus, potentially in a negative context.
on a page about to turn soon
Implying an imminent change or shift in circumstances.
so I'm movin' my ass at high noon
Acting quickly and decisively before a significant change occurs.
you heard what I said
Asserting what was previously stated or declared.
I could say I hope I'm not misread, but that's all right
Not particularly concerned about being misunderstood or misinterpreted.
I'm quite OK with losing that fight
Comfortable with the idea of losing an argument or disagreement.
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