Lyrics
(my life, my life, my life, my life)
Expression of personal emphasis on the narrator's life.
Low down bum downtown bar
Describes a bar in a less affluent part of town.
So far gone covered in scars
Portrays a person who is deeply troubled and marked by scars.
Swung for the fence shot for the stars
Expresses an attempt at achieving something significant.
Mis-calculated landed on mars
Refers to a failed attempt or a miscalculation, landing in an unexpected place.
Ain't got a worry ain't got a cause
Indicates a lack of worries and causes in life.
Knows all the tricks & he breaks all the laws
Describes someone who is skilled in deceit and breaks the law.
Plays his first hand no matter what he draws
Highlights the determination to take risks regardless of the situation.
Been chasing that dragon but he's tryna pause
Suggests a struggle with substance abuse, attempting to pause the pursuit.
And all of the worry
Introduction to various negative aspects of life.
And all of the pain
Acknowledges the existence of worry in life.
And all of the sorrow
Recognizes pain and sorrow as part of the human experience.
And all of the stains
Refers to the lasting impact of mistakes or regrets (stains).
They all wash away like the summer rain
Optimistic outlook, suggesting that negative experiences will fade away like summer rain.
(my life, my life, my life, my life)
Reiteration of the personal emphasis on life.
I've seen the needle and the damaged done
Reference to Neil Young's "Needle and the Damage Done," addressing the impact of drug addiction.
I feel peaceful *
Expresses a sense of peace or resolution after witnessing the consequences of drug use.
These damaged sons they brandish guns
Describes individuals affected by the repercussions of their actions, resorting to violence.
Tonight's top story if it bleeds it runs
Media's focus on sensational and violent stories.
If it flies and it dies in fiery flame
Describes a destructive event that captures public attention.
They'll broadcast live and they'll read out your name
The media's immediate coverage, emphasizing the human cost.
They'll say you're a hero and call it a shame
Recognition of heroism with a simultaneous acknowledgment of tragedy.
But that doesn't do zero to resolve the pain
Criticizes the inadequate response to alleviate suffering.
So you turn to the needle and recall the vein
Returning to substance abuse as a coping mechanism.
It's all a game it's all a chain
Characterizes life as a game and a chain of events.
The drugs and the lies and doubts and the fear
Lists various negative elements on the rise in society.
Are all on the rise and I wish you were here cause
Expresses a desire for the presence of a supportive figure.
All of the worry
Repetition of worry, emphasizing its prevalence.
And all of the pain
Repetition of pain, underscoring its ubiquity.
And all of the sorrow
Repetition of sorrow, highlighting its persistent nature.
And all of the stains
Repetition of stains, representing enduring consequences.
They all wash away like the summer rain
Reiteration of the optimistic outlook, comparing troubles to summer rain.
Uptown girl downtown loft
Introduction to another character, an uptown girl in contrast to the previous one.
Eyes so glassy her skin so soft
Describes physical and emotional attributes of the uptown girl.
Ass so fat and her soul so lost
Highlights the internal struggle of the uptown girl despite external beauty.
Chasing that dragon no matter the cost
Reiterates the pursuit of a destructive habit, regardless of consequences.
Dreams been shattered her hopes been tossed
Depicts shattered dreams and abandoned hopes.
Her hearts keeps breaking her fingers stay crossed
Emphasizes continuous disappointment and a desperate desire for a positive outcome.
As hard as stone as cold as a frost
Describes emotional numbness and isolation.
Scared to the bone she's alone and lost, but
Conveys fear and loneliness in the face of adversity.
All of the worry
Repetition of worry, underlining its impact on different individuals.
And all of the pain
Repetition of pain, emphasizing its universal presence.
And all of the sorrow
Repetition of sorrow, highlighting its pervasive nature.
And all of the stains
Repetition of stains, symbolizing lasting consequences on various lives.
They all wash away like the summer rain
Final re
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