Breathin'
Breathin' Through Life's Struggles: A Melodic Journey of Resilience
Lyrics
Another day, another dollar
Expressing the routine nature of earning a living.
One more walk on the mile, one more cold shower
Describing the hardships of life, using a prison metaphor.
It's happening again; another finished routine
Noting the repetition of life's patterns.
Since I can't remember when
Reflecting on a long-standing routine that has become ingrained.
Selling all the hours I have to the men upstairs
Selling time and effort to those in power or authority.
Keeping track of the clock ticking
Awareness of time passing, possibly in a monotonous environment.
I guess they must be thankful for somethin'
Suggesting gratitude for something, possibly the ability to keep going.
That I'm still breathin'
Highlighting the value of being alive despite challenges.
So long, Funnytown, I won't see you around
Farewell to a place with a sense of humor; expressing seriousness.
It's all straight-faced in here, there is plenty to fear
Describing a serious atmosphere with reasons to be afraid.
And stop your weary pace; you've reached the place
Reaching a point where dreams and realities converge.
Where all you dreams come back for you to see
Reflecting on revisiting dreams and memories.
The smiles on our faces are all just for show
Suggesting that outward happiness may be a facade.
But it's only on a basis of a need-to-know
Emphasizing limited access to true emotions.
A round of applause for the guy in charge
Sarcastically applauding a person in control.
Carry along his load, he will pay you in the afterlife
Indicating the burden carried for a reward in the afterlife.
Another brick carried to the top
Metaphorically describing the accumulation of burdens.
Another cigarette dropped
Symbolizing the release of stress through smoking.
Familiar sights seem to sink in
Noting the familiarity of negative experiences.
And slowly summon sin
Suggesting the gradual acceptance of wrongdoing.
Open forests in my soul
Metaphorically describing the inner self as an open forest.
Don't let us form as single whole
Expressing a desire for individuality and not conforming.
But I guess it doesn't matter that much
Minimizing the importance of individuality in the grand scheme.
While I'm still breathin'
Reiterating the value of life despite challenges.
So long, Funnytown, I won't see you around
Repeating the farewell, emphasizing the seriousness.
It's all straight-faced in here, there is plenty to fear
Describing a serious and fearful environment.
And stop your weary pace; you've reached the place
Reaching a point where dreams and realities converge.
Where all you dreams come back for you to see
Reflecting on revisiting dreams and memories.
The smiles on our faces are all just for show
Suggesting that outward happiness may be a facade.
But it's only on a basis of a need-to-know
Emphasizing limited access to true emotions.
A round of applause for the guy in charge
Sarcastically applauding a person in control.
Carry along his load, he will pay you in the afterlife
Indicating the burden carried for a reward in the afterlife.
Riding seamless waves seems so easy
Expressing the ease of navigating through life's challenges.
Getting more attention than I should
Acknowledging undue attention and potential consequences.
Across the hallway, a cool cool breeze
Describing a momentary relief in a challenging environment.
Cools me down for a while
Seeking a moment of calmness before facing reality.
Before I open the door
Taking a moment to gather strength before facing challenges.
I take a deep breath, and sigh
Exhaling and preparing to face the next challenge.
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