Good Time All The Time
Riverside Revelry: Embracing Life's Imperfections
Lyrics
Oh let's go down to the riverside
Expressing the desire to go to the riverside.
Naked thighs in the cold
Describing a carefree or spontaneous moment with naked thighs in the cold.
No reason at all
Emphasizing a lack of specific reasons for the actions or choices.
Throw stones, cold beer mixed with a little lie
Portraying a scene of throwing stones, drinking cold beer mixed with deception.
Argue all the way home
Depicting a heated argument on the way home.
Eyes back on the road
Focusing attention back on driving, possibly implying distraction.
Peel the paint off to see
Suggesting uncovering hidden truths by metaphorically peeling paint off.
I won't let you run away
Expressing a commitment to prevent someone from escaping or avoiding.
All the dirt underneath
Referring to unexplored or concealed aspects, possibly negative.
Put my shame on parade
Acknowledging and displaying personal shame openly.
For the whole world to see
Making one's vulnerabilities public for everyone to see.
But no ones looking at me
Feeling unnoticed despite the openness about personal struggles.
It doesn't have to be a good time
Stating that a good time doesn't have to be constant.
All of the time
Emphasizing the idea of not needing a continuous good time.
But it's a good time
Acknowledging that there are good times that make one feel alright.
To feel alright
Connecting good times to the feeling of being alright.
It's always on my mind
Implying a persistent awareness of mortality and the inevitability of death.
We're all gonna die
Highlighting the universality of mortality - we all share the same fate.
Doesn't have to be a good time
Reiterating that a good time doesn't have to be continuous.
All of the time
Restating the idea that a constant good time is not necessary.
Cheap plastic seats at the restaurant
Describing a scene with cheap plastic seats and a spilled milkshake.
Milkshake spilled on the floor
Depicting a messy and perhaps chaotic restaurant setting.
Staring at the wall
Indicating a state of contemplation or reflection while staring at the wall.
They can't take an order for what I want
Expressing frustration with the inability to get what one wants.
I don't know anymore
Admitting uncertainty about personal desires or preferences.
But we're ok unsure
Asserting that despite uncertainties, things are okay.
Peel the paint off to see
Repeating the metaphor of peeling paint to reveal hidden truths.
I won't let you run away
Reiterating the commitment to prevent escape and face hidden realities.
All the dirt underneath
Acknowledging concealed negativity or unpleasant aspects.
Put my shame on parade
Repeating the theme of openly displaying personal shame.
For the whole world to see
Continuing to expose personal vulnerabilities for others to see.
But no ones looking at me
Expressing a feeling of being unnoticed despite openness.
It doesn't have to be a good time
Reiterating that a good time doesn't have to be constant.
All of the time
Emphasizing the idea that a continuous good time is not necessary.
But it's a good time
Acknowledging that there are moments when one feels alright.
To feel alright
Connecting good times to the feeling of being alright.
It's always on my mind
Highlighting the persistent awareness of mortality and the inevitability of death.
We're all gonna die
Emphasizing the universality of mortality - we all share the same fate.
Doesn't have to be a good time
Reiterating that a good time doesn't have to be continuous.
All of the time
Restating the idea that a constant good time is not necessary.
Cut and run let's turn the car round
Suggesting a decision to change direction and return home.
It's ok we're going home now
Expressing reassurance that it's okay to go home.
Lean the seat right back and breathe it out
Suggesting a moment of relaxation and relief by leaning the seat back and exhaling.
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