Charlie Don't Surf
Unraveling Life's Riddles: Funeral for a Friend's 'Charlie Don't Surf' Meaning
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Called the house to see if anyone was home
Attempting to contact someone at a residence.
Question the silences, the negative response
Questioning the lack of response or communication.
Stayed to see the sunrise raising hell over the square
Staying to witness the sunrise causing chaos or excitement in the area.
Didn't lose the sense of promise laced upon the air
Retaining a feeling of hope or potential present in the atmosphere.
Education was a simple learning curve
Learning from education, but the experience is marred or spoiled.
Ruined by the lack of anything to use
Education ruined due to a lack of resources or opportunities to apply it.
Of knowing what to say and what to lock away
Uncertain about what to express or conceal.
Pay attention for detention's here to stay
Warning to pay attention because punishment or consequences are imminent.
It took so long to find all the answers through the lies
Time-consuming process of uncovering truth amidst deception.
It's been so long that I don't know if it's alright
Uncertainty after a prolonged period, questioning if things are acceptable.
Problematic interest never fails to impress
Fascination with problematic subjects is consistently impressive.
Score cards for everyone, you wear them out to dress
Public evaluation or judgment affecting everyone's outward appearance.
Badge of honor, true to code and true to form
Recognition and adherence to an honorable standard or principle.
Buried underneath all these expectations
Feeling overwhelmed by societal or personal expectations.
If there was any kind of picture that I could paint for you
Expressing difficulty in conveying a clear image or message.
I bet you any money that the numbers wouldn't stick for all I know
Doubting the validity or retention of information or numbers.
I'll take some credit for myself if I can
Willingness to take credit or responsibility for achievements.
And walk away from this whole scene a happier man
Desire to leave a situation feeling happier or more content.
It took so long to find all the answers through the lies
Reiterating the arduous process of discovering truth amidst falsehoods.
It's been so long that I don't know if it's alright
Continued uncertainty after a prolonged period.
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Reassuring oneself that things are acceptable or permissible.
It took so long to wait until the end
Patience exercised until the end or resolution.
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