Be Careful
Navigating Desires and Consequences: A Reflection on 'Be Careful'
Lyrics
I thought that he was insecure
The narrator initially believed someone was insecure.
But I don't think so anymore
The narrator has changed their opinion and no longer believes the person is insecure.
Think about what you?re living for
Encouragement to contemplate one's purpose or reason for existence.
Now that you've opened up that door
Now that a particular door has been opened, possibly a metaphor for revealing something significant or dangerous.
Be careful what you?re wishing
Cautionary advice to be mindful and cautious about what one desires because it may have unforeseen consequences.
Be careful what you?re wishing
-Be careful what you?re wishing for
-You might scream
Repetition emphasizes the potential emotional turmoil (screaming, shouting, sinking low) while attempting to understand or figure something out.
You might shout
-Trying to suss it out
-Sinking low
-You might scream
-You might shout
-Trying to suss it out
-Sinking low
-For, the dictator, be careful what you?re living for
Warning about being cautious regarding a dictator or a controlling force in one's life.
Alcohol & cocaine, I think it's driving you insane
Suggesting that alcohol and cocaine use could be causing insanity or severe mental distress.
Be careful what you?re wishing for [x3]
Reiterating the warning to be careful with one's wishes or desires and the consequences of opening certain doors.
Now that you?ve opened up that door [x3]
-You might scream
Repetition emphasizes the potential emotional turmoil (screaming, shouting, sinking low) while attempting to understand or figure something out.
You might shout
-Trying to suss it out
-Sinking low
-You might scream
Repeated lines emphasizing the emotional turmoil and difficulty in understanding a situation.
You might shout
-You might scream
-You might shout
-Trying to suss it out
-Sinking low.
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