Lyrics
Johnny's always running around
Johnny is frequently on the move.
Trying to find certainty
He is searching for certainty and assurance.
He needs all the world to confirm,
Johnny requires the world's validation to feel not lonely.
That he ain't lonely
Mary observes the number of walls, indicating confinement.
Mary counts the walls
She knows Johnny gets tired easily.
Knows he tires easily
Johnny believes the world would be right if truth could be bought.
Johnny thinks the world would be right
Mary acknowledges Johnny's need for external confirmation.
If it could buy truth from him
Even when chances are slim, Mary accepts her situation.
Mary says he changes his mind more than a woman
Johnny expresses a willingness to learn from his mistakes.
But she made her bed
Mary made her choices despite the slim chance of success.
Even when the chance was slim
Johnny admits to being a fool at times.
Johnny says he's willing to learn
He is open to living anywhere when he has the time.
When he decides he's a fool
Mary deals with the repetitive task of combing her hair.
Johnny says he'll live anywhere when he earns time to
She suggests that she should be accustomed to Johnny's behavior.
Mary combs her hair
Mary is cautious, always hedging her bets.
Says she should be used to it
Uncertain about what to believe, Mary is wary.
Mary always hedges her bets
She observes that Johnny still acts as if he is newly discovered.
She never knows what to think
Fearful of being caught, Johnny is always on guard.
She says that he still acts
Mary remarks that Johnny acts without much thought.
like he is being discovered
Johnny feels he is wasting his efforts and not making progress.
Scared that he'll be caught
Attempting to communicate sensibly with Mary is challenging for Johnny.
Without a second thought
Mary believes Johnny lacks a proper sense of proportion.
Running around
She combs her hair again, indicating a routine despite challenges.
Johnny feels he's wasting his breath
Mary understands that Johnny gets tired easily.
Trying to talk sense to her
Johnny is continuously seeking certainty in his life.
Mary says he's lacking a real sense of proportion
He requires the world's confirmation to alleviate loneliness.
So she combs her hair
Mary counts the walls again, indicating a sense of confinement.
Knows he tires easily
Mary acknowledges that she should be accustomed to the situation.
Johnny's always running around
Johnny is persistently on the move, seeking certainty.
Trying to find certainty
He relies on the external world for confirmation.
He needs all the world to confirm
Johnny needs the world's validation to overcome loneliness.
That he ain't lonely
Mary counts the walls, implying familiarity with confinement.
Mary counts the walls
Mary acknowledges that she should be used to the situation.
Says she should be used to it
Johnny is continuously on the move, running around.
Johnny's always running around
Repetition of the idea that Johnny is always running around.
Running around
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