Bright Green Globe
Wading Through Wisdom in a Spinning World
Lyrics
kids are burning up now
Kids are experiencing intense emotions or struggles.
they got nowhere to go
They lack direction or purpose, feeling lost.
in a spinning world of people
The world is chaotic, full of people in constant motion.
such a bright green globe
The world is described as vibrant and alive.
where all the wise men have something wise to say
Wise individuals in this world have valuable insights to share.
well it's a fishbowl world of troubles
The world is likened to a fishbowl, symbolizing confinement and problems.
so wade in today
Suggests facing and dealing with troubles in the present.
nobody knows at all
Emphasizes the uncertainty and lack of knowledge in the world.
nobody knows it all
Reiterates the theme of limited understanding.
and I think i've tried it all
Expresses a sense of trying various experiences.
except the things I won't try
Acknowledges avoiding certain experiences.
except the things I won't try
Repeats the idea of avoiding specific things.
staring at a sitcom
Describes a mindless activity—watching TV shows.
your braincells
Suggests negative effects on intelligence from passive activities.
melt away
Portrays a negative impact of certain forms of entertainment.
walk into a bookstore and see rush limbaugh's face
Encounters a political figure's presence in unexpected places.
and maybe i'm stupid but I believe in heaven too
Expresses a personal belief in heaven despite skepticism.
but who's paying the full ticket prices?
Questions the fairness of life's challenges and who bears the burden.
It sure as fuck ain't you
Strongly denies that the listener is paying the full price for challenges.
nobody knows at all
Reiterates the theme of uncertainty and lack of knowledge.
nobody knows it all
Reaffirms the idea of incomplete understanding.
and I think i've tried it all
Reflects on diverse life experiences.
except the things I won't try
Repeats the idea of avoiding certain experiences.
except the the things I won't try
Reiterates the avoidance of specific things.
there's a road map in my head there's a highway in my mind
Describes internal thoughts and mental pathways.
but do you have a road map
Raises a question about whether others have a shared direction.
that everyone can follow?
Poses a broader question about a universally applicable plan or purpose.
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