Lyrics
They say don't stare at the sun cause you'll go blind I tried it anyway
Despite warnings, the speaker stares at the sun, defying conventional advice.
They say don't do any drugs
The general advice is against using drugs.
It'd make your mom cry
Using drugs would cause distress to the speaker's mother.
Well oh no
Expression of concern or realization.
We all made that mistake
Acknowledgment of a common mistake made by everyone.
She said I hope you learn
Someone advises the speaker to learn from their actions.
From what you've done
Expectation of becoming a better son without excuses.
I thought you'd be a better son to me No excuses
The speaker acknowledges using substances to cope with stress.
When I'm stressed I roll another one To numb that sort of energy
Despite disapproval, the speaker uses substances to numb negative energy.
I don't approve it
Recognition that the speaker doesn't always have control.
No, I don't have the upper hand Your wish ain't always my command Sometimes I get to choose
The speaker points out that personal desires and wishes may differ.
I'm tryna help you understand
Expressing the desire to help someone understand the speaker's perspective.
That accepting me for who I am
Asking for acceptance for who the speaker truly is.
Is all I ask from you
Emphasizing that acceptance is the only request from others.
But if you can't do that
Suggesting that if acceptance is not possible, it's better to look away.
You should close your eyes
Advising others not to look at the speaker if they can't accept them.
You shouldn't look at me
Reiterating the idea that one should avoid looking at the speaker.
Don't look at me
Repetition of the advice not to look at the speaker.
I'ma disappoint you
Admitting the speaker's potential to disappoint others.
It really makes me sad
Expressing sadness when facing criticism.
When you criticize
Reflecting on the impact of criticism on the speaker.
If the roles were switched
Imagining how others would feel if roles were reversed.
If the roles were switched
Repeating the idea of imagining reversed roles.
You'd feel my pain
Highlighting that others would understand the speaker's pain if roles were switched.
Take off like a rocket
Using a metaphor to describe a significant personal growth or experience.
Higher than I've ever been
Expressing a feeling of being elevated or changed positively.
Mmm, I got to be different
Stating the speaker's need to be different when in certain company.
Yeah, only when I'm with them
Describing a contrast in behavior depending on the social group.
We're from different generations
Highlighting a generation gap and difficulty in communication.
Can't communicate
Expressing a struggle to communicate effectively.
Like we speak a different language
Comparing communication challenges to speaking different languages.
Maybe we just need to talk more
Suggesting the need for more open communication.
Tell me where the hell we even start though
Expressing uncertainty about where to start improving communication.
They say don't stare at the sun Cause you'll go blind
Reiteration of the warning not to stare at the sun.
I tried it anyway
Repeating the act of defying the advice and staring at the sun.
They say don't do any drugs
Repeating the general advice against drug use.
It'd make your mom cry Well oh no
Reiterating the potential emotional impact on the speaker's mother.
We all made that mistake She said I hope you learn From what you've done
Repeating the idea of learning from mistakes and hoping for improvement.
I thought you'd be a better son to me No excuses
Restating the desire for a better relationship with no excuses.
When I'm stressed I roll another one To numb that sort of energy
Reiteration of using substances to cope with stress.
I don't approve it
Reaffirming disapproval of using substances.
I don't approve Don't approve Don't approve Don't approve it
Repeatedly stating disapproval, emphasizing a strong stance.
Don't approve Don't approve Don't approve Don't approve it
Continued emphasis on disapproval of using substances.
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