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Rising from Punk to Wisdom: A Musical Journey
Lyrics
Never made it in the punk rock crowd I
Expressing not fitting into the punk rock crowd.
Beep boop just a little too loud I'm
Describing oneself as a bit too loud or unconventional.
Pet sematary can't keep me down now
Referencing resilience by mentioning "Pet Sematary" (Stephen King's novel about overcoming death).
Hey Mr. sound guy, just make me loud guy
Asking the sound guy to make the music loud, emphasizing the desire for attention.
Google search you can find me on a mission
Being on a mission, possibly a metaphor for a creative or life journey.
With a stacked backpack full of whack ambition now
Carrying unconventional ambitions represented by a stacked backpack.
The whole planet is my brand new kitchen
Expressing confidence by considering the whole planet as one's new kitchen.
I'm mixing up fixin's like a Sunday dinner now
Metaphorically mixing things up like a Sunday dinner, suggesting creativity.
Soak it all in but remember
Encouraging taking in experiences but remembering one's roots.
A true butterfly knows that he come from a caterpillar
Using a butterfly metaphor to convey personal growth and transformation.
Let the fruit show where the root comes from
Highlighting the importance of staying connected to one's origins.
Some people earn wings, some find'em in a trust fund
Commenting on different ways people achieve success, whether through hard work or privilege.
Old songs in a new key
Referring to the reinterpretation of old ideas in a new way.
Green Day sold a whole lot of Dookie
Mentioning the success of Green Day's album "Dookie" as an example.
Gotta switch up my routine
Expressing a need for change in routine.
Nom nom me want a whole lotta cookie
Expressing a desire for something sweet or rewarding (cookie).
Smash buttons till the game over
Describing persistent effort in a challenging situation (smashing buttons in a game).
It's a lot of hard work stayin' woke, stayin' sober
Highlighting the effort required to stay alert and sober.
If you can't take the love don't lean for the kiss
Advising against seeking love if one can't handle it.
Lot about living in a band van that I don't miss
Reflecting on the challenges of living in a band van.
Put a fist through a rich kid's mouth
Expressing frustration or anger towards wealth or privilege.
Played a lot of rock shows nobody gave a shit about
Recalling past experiences of playing shows that went unnoticed.
Coulda' took state but the team backed out
Reflecting on missed opportunities and potential success.
Yawl hated on my tracks don't act like you miss'em now
Addressing those who criticized earlier work and may now pretend to miss it.
Take the good with the bad times
Encouraging acceptance of both good and bad times.
Take struggle like a vitamin
Metaphorically comparing handling challenges to taking a vitamin.
Sad times invite them in
Encouraging facing sad times rather than avoiding them.
When the stress test puts pressure on your purse
Using stress as a metaphorical test and emphasizing the value of personal worth.
Know a paycheck ain't a measure of your worth, son
Stressing that a paycheck doesn't define one's value.
Let the love run through you
Encouraging the flow of love despite challenges.
Let your complicated past make a path to your future
Embracing a complicated past as a guide to the future.
You can find joy if you know where to look
Suggesting that joy can be found if one knows where to look.
Some people hide it down in another dumb hook like
Commenting on people who hide joy in mundane or repetitive experiences.
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