Lyrics
The best and the worst of me at the same time.
The speaker acknowledges the simultaneous presence of the best and worst aspects of themselves.
Make a tin can with strings to you.
Expressing the idea of creating a makeshift communication device (metaphorically a tin can with strings) to reach someone.
Let you know I really mean it all.
Affirming the sincerity of the speaker's feelings and intentions, wanting the other person to understand fully.
And the more I say it the more I just sound
As the speaker repeats their message, it begins to lose impact and starts to resemble a carnival barker's exaggerated sales pitch.
Like a carnival barker yelling, selling art.
The speaker feels that the more they speak, the more it sounds like they are enthusiastically promoting and selling something, possibly diminishing the authenticity.
Just don't worry about looking dumb.
An encouragement for the listener not to be concerned about appearing foolish or making mistakes.
I do it all the time, it's actually pretty fun
The speaker admits to frequently looking dumb and suggests that it can be an enjoyable experience.
And whatever, it's overblown, as relative as
Acknowledging that what is considered overblown or exaggerated is subjective and varies from person to person.
Hot and cold and good and bad and young and old.
Highlighting the relativity of concepts like hot and cold, good and bad, young and old, suggesting that perspectives on these terms differ.
Do anything, there's no wrong it's all right.
Encouragement to take any action without fear of making a mistake, emphasizing the absence of a clear right or wrong.
This is what I've wanted to say this whole time.
Revealing that the upcoming statement represents something the speaker has wanted to express for a long time.
I wish for you what I wish for me.
Expressing a desire for the listener to have the same positive outcomes and experiences as the speaker.
The flashlight, the means, the reason, the medium.
Listing elements like the flashlight, means, reason, and medium, which could symbolize tools or aspects crucial for navigating life.
I will say this, will you listen?
Expressing a willingness to convey a specific message and asking if the listener is open to receiving it.
If you don't listen, I don't mind.
Indicating that the speaker doesn't mind if the listener chooses not to pay attention or respond.
I'll still say it if you don't listen.
Emphasizing the importance of the message by stating that the speaker will still express it even if the listener doesn't actively engage.
If you don't listen, I don't mind.
Reiterating that the speaker will convey the message regardless of whether the listener chooses to listen or not.
This is what I've wanted to say this whole time.
Repeating the assertion that the upcoming statement is something the speaker has desired to express for a significant period.
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