Lyrics
They say everything's fine, down where the red light shine
Referring to a place where things seem fine under the influence of red lights, often associated with nightlife or hidden activities.
Once the junkies have all gone to bed
When drug users have retired for the night, suggesting a moment of calm or reflection.
And once the sun rises, you run out of surprises
After a night of indulgence, surprises or excitement run out with the rising sun.
And the drugs they sold have cleared from your head
Effects of drugs wearing off, leading to a clear-headed state.
Tight ass nubbin, push come to shovin
Describing a difficult situation where conflicts arise and decisions must be made.
Throw so money on the table cover last night's lovin
Symbolizing financial transactions covering the aftermath of a night of love.
Got the soul of a whore, got the heart of a lonely man
Expressing a conflicted identity with characteristics of both a soulful individual and a lonely person.
If I ain't fuckin things up, I do the very best that I can
Acknowledging personal flaws and a commitment to doing the best despite them.
Just like a lamb to the slaughter, a horse to the water
Comparing oneself to a naive victim, led to a situation without full awareness.
I only wanna drink if I know I shouldn't oughta
Expressing a desire for indulgence even when it may be unwise.
I'm a scared little boy, and I'm really one hell of a man
Acknowledging vulnerability and the duality of being both scared and strong.
And I'm a junkie for the lovin touch of a stranger's hand
Admitting a dependency on the touch of strangers and the allure of addiction.
They say everything's love up in the heavens above
Contrasting the idealized notion of love in heaven with the need for earthly atonement.
But here on Earth you must atone for your sins
Highlighting the consequences on Earth for one's actions and the lack of leniency.
Ain't no room for budgin once the law starts judgin
Emphasizing the unforgiving nature of the law once judgment begins.
He's just countin up losses and wins
Life is a balance of wins and losses, and the counting begins once judgment starts.
That's how you play the game, but still all the same
Describing the game of life where cheating is only acknowledged if caught.
They say it's only cheatin if you get caught
Indulging in sinful behavior with the belief that it's acceptable if not discovered.
So you runnin wild sinnin, you're smilin and yo' grinnin
Engaging in reckless behavior with acquired deceptive knowledge.
With all that trick knowledge you bought
Characterizing a troubled mind and a corrupted spirit facing inevitable breakdown.
You got the mind of a leper, and the soul of a tortured king
Describing a deteriorating state of being with a tortured soul and a corrupted mind.
And it's all breakin down and that's the truly unfortunate thing
Reflecting on the unfortunate breakdown of everything.
While you're fightin for survival, I'm feelin sacrificial
Contrasting personal struggles with a willingness to sacrifice for a cause.
Got a brand new rifle girl it's government issue
Introducing a firearm as a symbol of authority or control.
Got a heart full of stone, got an eye that's about to take aim
Depicting emotional hardness and a readiness to confront challenges.
And every fuckin person up on Twitter is gonna speak my name
Expressing a desire for recognition and acknowledgment, possibly in a confrontational manner.
'Cause they all gone stupid, they all got lazy
Criticizing societal trends of foolishness and laziness.
They worship all the money and they idolize the crazy
Observing the misplaced values of money worship and admiration for erratic behavior.
Everybody wants to go to heaven but everyone's afraid to die
Highlighting a common desire for a positive afterlife contrasted with the fear of death.
And what if God is real but religion's all just one big lie?
Questioning the authenticity of religious beliefs and the sincerity of organized religion.
The bar set lower, temperature's higher
Noting a decline in standards while the stakes or challenges increase.
Somebody got to spark it, and set one big fire
Suggesting the need for a catalyst to ignite a significant change or transformation.
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