Aftermath USA
Waking to Chaos: Unraveling the Aftermath USA
Lyrics
When I crawled out of bed this morning
Waking up with a sense that something is wrong.
I could tell something wasn't right
Confirming the feeling that things are not right.
There were cigarettes in the ashtrays
Observing evidence of someone else's presence – cigarettes different from what the speaker uses.
They weren't your menthol lights
Noticing items that don't belong to the speaker.
There were beer bottles in the kitchen
Finding signs of a party or disturbance in the kitchen.
And broken glass on the floor
Discovering broken glass on the floor, indicating a chaotic situation.
Someone must have slipped me something
Suspecting that the speaker was drugged or intoxicated without their knowledge.
Passed out a couple days before
Realizing the speaker was unconscious for a couple of days.
The car was in the carport sideways
Finding the car parked abnormally with visible damage.
Big dent running down the side
Noticing a significant dent on the car's side, adding to the unsettling atmosphere.
Never seen anything as frightening
Expressing the fear and shock experienced when examining the inside of the car.
As when I took a look inside
Describing unpleasant smells and signs of dishonesty in the car.
Smell of musk and deception
Referring to a suspicious scent, possibly associated with deceit.
Heel marks on the roof-line
Noticing marks on the car's roof, indicating unusual activities.
Bad music on the stereo
Referring to the poor choice of music playing during the unsettling events.
All the seats in recline
Highlighting the abnormality of all car seats being in a reclined position.
The aftermath staring me right in the face
Confronting the aftermath of the disturbing events.
I'll get around to breaking even one of these days
Expressing hope or determination to recover from the consequences.
My credit cards have all been maxed out
Revealing financial struggles with credit cards maxed out.
The meat in my freezer all thawed
Noting the spoilage of stored food, symbolizing decay or loss.
The IRS laid the facts out
Receiving negative information from the IRS about the speaker's situation.
It's all worse than I thought
Acknowledging that the situation is worse than initially perceived.
The welfare lady said enough is enough
Facing intervention from social services due to neglect or hardship.
The kids ain't been to school in weeks
Indicating a breakdown in normal family routines, with children missing school.
Crystal-meth in the bathtub
Discovering drug-related paraphernalia in the home.
Blood splattered in my sink
Encountering evidence of violence or harm, as seen in blood splatters.
Laying around in the aftermath
Reflecting on the aftermath of the disturbing events.
It's all worse than you think
Emphasizing that the situation is even more dire than outsiders might think.
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