Lyrics
I know there's a certain amount
I am aware of a certain extent or limit
To what you're thinking
I understand what is on your mind
My hopes never seem to amount
My aspirations often fall short
To more than stopping smoking
They usually don't go beyond trying to quit smoking
Everyone knows better. I'll do it anyway
Despite knowing better, I will proceed anyway
Everyone knows better oh yeah
People generally have better knowledge, but I'll act regardless
Heroes never seem
Heroes often don't allow for personal expression
To allow for self-expression
Self-expression is restricted in the presence of heroes
Lovers stick around
Lovers stay around to fill perceived gaps in your life
To allow what they think you're missing
They stay to provide what they think you lack
Everyone knows better. I'll do it anyway
Despite others thinking they know better, I'll proceed
Everyone knows better. I'll do it anyway
Reiteration of the determination to act despite opinions
Looking around
Observing surroundings to avoid confronting challenges
To avoid what's in front of you
Avoiding what's directly in front of you
Good intentions
Good intentions surround you like an old sweater
Wrapped round like some old sweater
Positive intentions wrapped around you like a familiar garment
A vain hope
Hopeful, yet possibly in vain, expectation of benefit
That it might be good for you
This hope might be good for you, despite uncertainty
You mind is made
Your decision is already made
Make your mind up
Decide for yourself
Make your mind up
Emphasizing the need to make a decision
Make your mind up
Repeated emphasis on making up your mind
We like to make the same mistakes
We tend to repeat the same mistakes
Sunshine
Sunshine symbolizes a glimmer of hope
A ray of hope in a hopeless situation
A hopeful element in a seemingly hopeless situation
Suntanned
Sun-tanned as a reward for hopeful efforts
Your reward for the hopeful hours that you spend
The result of optimistic hours you've invested
Burning
Burning, possibly with desire or determination
Everyone knows better. I'll do it anyway
Despite awareness, I'll act against better judgment
Everyone knows better. I'll do it anyway
Repetition of the determination to act independently
Everyone knows better. I'll do it anyway
Continued resolve to act despite external opinions
Everyone thinks they know better
Others believe they know better
I'll do it anyway
I will proceed with my actions regardless
Looking around
Observing surroundings to avoid facing challenges
To avoid what's in front of you
Avoidance of immediate confrontations
Good intentions
Good intentions envelop you like an old sweater
Wrapped round like some old sweater
Positive intentions wrapped around you like a familiar garment
A vain hope
Hopeful expectation, possibly in vain, of benefit
That it might be good for you
This hope might be good for you, despite uncertainty
Your mind is made
Your decision is already made
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