Lyrics
Well he was getting kind of bored in the second decade of the twenty first century
Expressing boredom in the 2020s and setting the scene of the protagonist.
In a nice apartment on the edge of town with a carpet and a smart TV
Describing the comfortable living situation of the protagonist.
Fighting depression with his record collection when the band broke off the scene
Using music to cope with depression after the band's breakup.
Was there more to life than playing in bars and trying to party like the seventies
Questioning the meaning of life beyond playing music and partying.
The crew was tight staying up all night he was the new kid on the scene
Introducing the protagonist as a new member of a close-knit group.
There were lots of free hugs for the people on drugs it was kinda like a family
Describing the group dynamic, comparing it to a supportive family.
It's cool to be cool and it felt like fun but it could never be the whole damn thing
Reflecting on the limitations of the "cool" lifestyle.
So he cursed the floor couldn't take no more whatever happened to the boy next door
Expressing frustration and questioning the current situation.
Then he heard people saying if he was a real player
Others suggesting the protagonist should have left town to succeed.
He would've left this town a long time ago
Acknowledging the criticism but defending the decision to stay.
Well no disrespect but last time I checked
Highlighting the gossip and ignorance of people talking about him.
People talk too much about the shit they don't know
Stressing the importance of not judging based on incomplete information.
Whatever happened to the boy next door
Repeating the frustration and questioning of the protagonist's identity.
He used to be my friend but he don't come here anymore
Noticing the absence of a former friend who changed.
Everybody's talking 'bout the boy next door
Addressing the widespread discussion about the changed "boy next door."
No matter what you see
Asserting versatility and adaptability to fit others' expectations.
I could be anything that you want me to be
Expressing a willingness to conform to various roles.
Paying once a month for a little bit of freedom that belongs to someone else
Commenting on the cost of freedom and its association with someone else.
It's not a glamorous profession but lots of people think it is
Discussing perceptions of a not-so-glamorous profession.
Half the country likes the president half the country needs a cigarette
Reflecting the divided opinions in the country.
He's sitting in a townie dive singing listen to the music it'll be alright
Depicting the protagonist singing in a local bar, finding solace in music.
Listen to the music it'll be alright
Repeating the message of finding comfort in music.
Listen to the music it'll be alright
-With three sips of confidence and a steel guitar
-He's driving out the parasites that live in the dark
Using confidence and music to overcome negative influences.
Whatever happened to the boy next door
Reiterating the frustration and questioning the transformation of the boy next door.
We used to know him when pretending to be your best friend
Recalling the past friendship with the boy next door.
You can't forget about the boy next door
Emphasizing the difficulty in forgetting about the changed friend.
He'll see you in your dreams
Hinting at the friend appearing in dreams, suggesting lingering memories.
I could be anything that you want me to be
Repeating the willingness to adapt and be whatever others desire.
Woah woah woah woah
Repeating the assertion of flexibility and adaptability.
Woah woah woah
-I could be anything that you want me to be
-I could be anything that you want me to be
-I could be anything that you want me to be
-I could be anything that you want me to be
-Yeah yeah yeah
Ending with a confirming statement that reinforces adaptability.
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