Lyrics
There's a hole in my cheek
Expressing a flaw or emptiness in oneself, possibly a metaphorical hole in the speaker's emotions or identity.
And I can't figure out
Feeling confusion or uncertainty, struggling to understand a situation or oneself.
The words I speak
Difficulty finding the right words to express thoughts or feelings.
Taste stale in my mouth
Sensation of dissatisfaction or staleness in communication or self-expression.
Every box on the shelf
Reference to consumer products claiming improvement, highlighting skepticism or disappointment.
says new and improved
Sarcastic remark about self-improvement claims, possibly indicating a sense of futility.
I've said to myself
Internal dialogue expressing doubt or self-questioning.
But that don't make it so
A recognition that stating something doesn't automatically make it true.
Habits we make are hard to break
Reflection on the difficulty of breaking established habits.
But there's so much at stake
Acknowledgment of high stakes or consequences related to habits.
Big changes, overdue I know
Acknowledging the need for significant changes in life.
Big changes, from my hat to my toe
Describing the extent of changes, from head to toe, indicating a holistic transformation.
Big changes, big changes comin' on
Reiterating the theme of significant, imminent changes.
Big changes, mister, I can't wait
Expressing eagerness for anticipated changes.
Big changes, No, it's never too late
Rejecting the notion of it being too late for positive changes.
Big changes, big changes comin' on
Repetition of the anticipation of significant life changes.
This so-called love
Critical view of a relationship labeled as "so-called love."
This lonely affair
Describing a relationship as lonely and lacking genuine connection.
Just an exercise in vanity
Characterizing the relationship as a self-indulgent and pointless activity.
I want it out of my hair
Expressing a desire to end or get rid of the relationship.
This roaming the city
Reflecting on negative emotions while navigating the city.
And loathing the dawn
Expressing a strong dislike for the dawn, possibly symbolizing a new day or beginning.
My self-pity
Admitting to self-pity, acknowledging a need to move on.
Time it all got gone
Expressing the urgency for change and moving forward.
Habits we make are hard to break
Reiteration of the difficulty in breaking established habits.
But there's so much at stake
Reiterating the high stakes or consequences related to habits.
(Chorus)
Reference to the chorus section.
Changes - they can't hurt you
Highlighting the transformative power of changes, emphasizing their non-harmful nature.
Changes - won't desert you
Assurance that changes won't abandon or forsake the individual.
Once you take control
Empowerment through taking control of one's life.
Big changes, mister, I can't wait
Reiteration of eagerness for anticipated changes.
Big changes, no, it's never too late
Rejection of the idea that it's too late for positive changes.
Big changes, big changes comin' on
Repetition of the theme of significant, imminent life changes.
Big changes, overdue I know
Acknowledging the need for substantial changes.
Big changes, from my hat to my toe
Describing the extensive changes from head to toe, reinforcing a holistic transformation.
Big changes, big changes comin' on
Reiteration of the theme of significant, imminent life changes.
Big changes, mister, I can't wait
Expressing eagerness for anticipated changes.
Big changes, no, it's never too late
Rejecting the idea that it's too late for positive changes.
Big changes, big changes comin' on
Repetition of the theme of significant, imminent life changes.
Big changes, big changes, big changes
Emphasizing the magnitude of changes, possibly indicating a monumental shift.
Big changes, mister, I can't wait
Expressing eagerness for anticipated changes.
Big changes, no, it's never too late
Rejecting the idea that it's too late for positive changes.
Big changes, big changes comin' on
Repetition of the theme of significant, imminent life changes.
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