I Mean It This Time
Unraveling Life's Riddles: Game Theory's 'I Mean It This Time'
Lyrics
Jody were you always sure things had gone as they should go?
Jody, were you always certain that things unfolded as they were supposed to?
Does the world come on with a handshake and hello?
Does the world present itself with formalities like handshakes and greetings?
I don't lose a lot of sleep, and I'm not sure what this means
I don't fret much, and I'm unsure of the significance of this.
But at some point I stopped remembering last night's dreams
At some stage, I ceased recollecting the dreams I had the previous night.
And there's a lot to throw away
There's a significant amount of things I'm willing to discard.
As in Soviet Russia failing to watch the things you say
Similar to the situation in Soviet Russia, where one had to be cautious about expressing opinions.
Give me all the gin I need 'cause I may not feel this strong
Provide me with enough alcohol because my resolve might weaken.
When I phone my parents and tell them they've been wrong
When I inform my parents that they've been mistaken.
Please don't ask what will I do
Please don't inquire about what actions I will take.
I can't live it this way, Jody I think I'm not like you
I cannot continue living in this manner, Jody. I feel I'm different from you.
I've seen enough to find no news to change my mind
I've encountered enough experiences to solidify my beliefs; nothing new will alter my perspective.
And I'll drop out, I mean it this time
I'll withdraw from situations; I genuinely mean it this time.
Am I standing on my rights to demand to be so free?
Am I asserting my entitlement to demand such unrestricted freedom?
Is it common knowledge the joke will be on me?
Is it a universally acknowledged fact that I'll end up as the butt of the joke?
Cars won't stop for me, I know, when the light for them is green
Cars won't yield to me even when they have the right of way.
They'll ask questions later about what light I thought I'd seen
Later, inquiries will be made regarding why I proceeded on a green light.
Is it right to feel so used?
Is it justified for me to feel exploited or used?
I once planned ahead longer than when the rent was due
There was a time when I planned for the future beyond just paying rent.
I've seen enough to find no news to change my mind
I've seen and experienced enough to know that there's no new information that can change my convictions.
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