Heathens
Reckless Reflections: Embracing Heathenhood in a World of Warning
Lyrics
Something about the wrinkle in your forehead tells me there's a fit about to get thrown
Observing a sign of impending anger or conflict in your expression.
If we get the van out of the ditch before morning ain't nobody got to know what I done
If we can fix the van problem quietly, no one needs to know about my actions.
And I never hear a single word you say when you tell me not to have my fun
Your advice is ignored when it comes to having my own enjoyment.
It's the same old shit that I ain't gonna take off anyone.
I won't tolerate the same old problems from anyone.
And I don't need to be forgiven by them people in the neighborhood
I don't seek forgiveness from the people in the neighborhood.
When we first hooked up, you looked me in the eye
Recalling the beginning of the relationship where a warning about being troublesome was given.
And said "Paw, we just ain't no good"
The acknowledgment that they are not good people.
We were Heathens in their eyes at the time, I guess I am just a Heathen still
Reflecting on being considered heathens in the past and feeling unchanged.
And I never have repented from the wrongs that they say I have done
No repentance for perceived wrongs; actions are based on personal feelings.
I done what I feel.
Action is guided by personal emotions and beliefs.
It was a difficult delivery, now it's growing up mean and strong
Describing a challenging past experience that has shaped a resilient and tough personality.
When you tell me that it's getting a little bit tight, ain't the first time I been outgrown
Ignoring warnings about constraints, suggesting a tendency to outgrow limitations.
And I'm gonna push a little harder
Determined to exert more effort despite challenges.
She ain't revved till the rods are thrown
Emphasizing a commitment to push limits until there's a breakdown.
I'll walk away
Willing to walk away from situations.
And I don't need to be forsaken by you or anybody else
Independence is preferred over being forsaken by others.
And I never had a shortage of people tryin' to warn me about the dangers I pose to myself.
Resisting cautionary advice about self-endangerment.
Heathens.
Reiterating the label of being heathens.
These times can take their toll sometimes and I know you feel the same way too
Acknowledging shared challenges in tough times.
It gets so hard to keep between the ditches
Expressing the difficulty of staying on the right path.
When the roads wind the way they do.
Navigating through life's unpredictable paths.
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