Looking Good
Reckless Redemption: A Tale of Choices and Consequences
Lyrics
You took your 57 Holden right across the nation
You traveled extensively in your 57 Holden car.
Shooting up public schools and service stations
Engaged in destructive behavior, such as shooting incidents at schools and service stations.
Never been arrested and you never thought you would
Despite your actions, you have never been arrested and didn't anticipate it happening.
Told the officer sorry to keep you waiting
Apologized to a police officer for the inconvenience caused by your actions.
Takes a lot of time to do the work of Satan
Committing destructive acts takes time and effort.
Now you're looking at 20 years and you're looking good
Now facing a 20-year sentence, but you appear confident or defiant.
Passed out in the pub like a common asshole
Passed out drunk in a pub in a disrespectful manner.
20-dollar bill sticking out of your nostril
A humorous image of a banknote sticking out of your nose while unconscious.
Called the paramedics but they could not kick start your heart
Paramedics couldn't revive you after a drug-related incident.
And now you're blue
Resulting in a state of extreme blue (possibly referencing oxygen deprivation).
As blue as a boy could be and the prognosis isn't good
The prognosis for recovery is not optimistic.
Now you're looking at an early grave and you're looking good
Facing an early death, but maintaining a positive or defiant outlook.
Well your hands are dirty but the pants are clean
Your actions are morally questionable, but your appearance remains tidy.
You'll make the best looking corpse the world has ever scene
A dark humor remark about looking good even in death.
Now you're looking at an early grave and you're looking good
Reiterating the imminent demise and the maintained appearance.
Brought up by your daddy to respect religion
You were raised to respect religion by your father.
What the father did in boarding school just wasn't Christian
However, your father's actions in boarding school were not in line with Christian values.
Your silence paid for your collage tuition fees
Your silence, possibly about the past, funded your college education.
The memories were so blue as blue as a boy could be
Recalling memories that are emotionally distressing.
Your children never understood
Your children couldn't comprehend your experiences.
Now you're looking at 20 years and you're looking good
Despite the family history, you're facing a 20-year sentence with confidence.
Well your hands are dirty but your shirt is clean
Your actions may be unethical, but your appearance is kept neat.
You're on the front of every newspaper and magazine
Your notorious deeds make you a prominent figure in the media.
The lawyer told the jury you were just misunderstood
Your lawyer argues that you are misunderstood by society.
Well your minds is dirty but your pants are clean
Your thoughts may be questionable, but your outward appearance remains clean.
Every where you go you've always got the make a scene
You consistently attract attention and create a scene wherever you go.
Now you're looking at 20 years and you're looking good
Facing a 20-year sentence, yet maintaining a bold and defiant demeanor.
Oh no now you're looking at 20 years and you're looking good
Reiteration of the impending 20-year sentence, still projecting confidence.
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