Measure Up
Measuring Life's Worth Through Worn Elbows and Southern Cross Dreams
Lyrics
His leather coat with worn elbows
Refers to a worn leather coat with elbow patches, suggesting a history of use and possibly hardship.
The hundred stitches mother sewed
Highlights the care and effort of a mother who stitched a hundred stitches, symbolizing dedication and love.
The window pane Resting place
Suggests a reflective moment by a window, possibly a place for contemplation or solace.
Mother would say say don’t sleep your life away
Conveys a maternal warning against wasting life through excessive sleep.
Pen to the paper, neXt to your trophy wall
Describes the act of putting pen to paper, possibly in the context of achievement, next to a display of accomplishments.
Brass is a mirror trying to measure up
Uses brass as a metaphorical mirror, implying the desire to compare oneself to a certain standard or measure of success.
Southern cross hung above
Mentions the Southern Cross, a constellation, hanging above, symbolizing aspirations and dreams of traveling north.
Every dream to travel north
Expresses the ambition to pursue dreams and build a home with personal sacrifice (blood and bone).
Built a home with blood and bone
Describes the commitment and effort involved in building a home, using blood and bone metaphorically.
The muscles tore his stubborn heart
Suggests that the challenges faced have affected the person emotionally, using "muscles tore" as a metaphor for a resilient yet emotionally affected heart.
Pen to the paper, neXt to your trophy wall
Reiterates the act of putting pen to paper, next to a trophy wall, emphasizing the documentation of achievements.
Brass is a mirror trying to measure up
Continues the metaphor of brass as a mirror, reinforcing the theme of self-evaluation against a certain standard.
Son to the father , please take this cup
Addresses a plea from a son to his father, possibly seeking guidance or assistance, accompanied by the mention of a cup.
We must retire trying to measure up
Conveys the idea of retiring or giving up the pursuit of measuring up to a certain standard or expectation.
Placing the importance on everything that others say is flawed
Advocates placing importance on personal values rather than being swayed by external opinions, which are considered flawed.
Find the seed that flowers and every day wake up with a song
Encourages finding personal fulfillment represented by a flowering seed and waking up with a positive attitude every day.
Pen to the paper, neXt to your trophy wall
Reiterates the act of putting pen to paper, next to a trophy wall, emphasizing the ongoing process of documenting achievements.
Brass is a mirror trying to measure up
Continues the metaphor of brass as a mirror, reinforcing the theme of ongoing self-evaluation against a certain standard.
Son to the father , please take this cup
Repeats the plea from a son to his father to take a cup, possibly indicating a desire for guidance or support.
We must retire trying to measure up
Restates the concept of retiring from the pursuit of measuring up to external standards or expectations.
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