Lyrics
I'm too short and I'm too slow
Expressing dissatisfaction with physical attributes (height and speed).
I can't run and I can't throw
Highlighting inability to perform certain physical activities (running and throwing).
When teams are picked
Referencing the process of choosing teams where the speaker is consistently picked last.
I'm always last
Reiterating being consistently chosen as the last member when teams are formed.
I don't care who scores a goal
Indifference towards the outcome of a sports game and who scores.
Or kicks a ball between two poles
Showing disinterest in the technical aspects of sports like scoring a goal or making a successful kick.
Or wins a game because they can catch a pass
Disengagement from the thrill of winning a game through skillful plays.
I don't like sports
Expressing a dislike for sports.
I don't like sports
Reiterating the dislike for sports.
I don't like gyms or fields or courts
Expanding on the dislike for places associated with sports activities.
I don't like sports
Reaffirming the dislike for sports.
Dad says it will change one day
Referring to parental optimism that the speaker's view on sports will change with age.
Until I'm older I'll have to play
Accepting that participation in sports is inevitable until growing older.
So here I am, I'm standing at home plate
Depicting the speaker's position at the baseball home plate.
Strike one and then strike two
Describing getting two strikes while batting in baseball.
There's nothing that I can do
Expressing helplessness in the current situation.
I shut my eyes and just accept my fate
Resignation to the present circumstance by closing off from it.
I don't like sports
Reiteration of the dislike for sports.
I don't like sports
Restating the dislike for sports and associated places.
I don't like gyms or field or courts
Further emphasizing the aversion to spaces related to sports activities.
I don't like sports
Reconfirming the dislike for sports.
Dad yells swing, I give it a try
Depicting the father urging the speaker to attempt to hit the baseball.
And somehow the ball is in the sky
Surprised reaction to hitting the ball into the air.
Everyone is screaming for me to run
Describing the encouragement to run after hitting the ball.
I take off to first base I go
Beginning to run towards the first base in a baseball game.
There's no way I'll ever beat the throw
Realization that it's unlikely to outrun the throw to the first base.
I touch the bag and hear a voice yelling safe
Hearing the umpire's call of being safe after touching the base.
I love sports
An ironic statement, juxtaposing the earlier dislike for sports.
I love sports
Repetition emphasizing newfound appreciation or ironic statement continuation.
I love gyms and fields and courts
Further repetition, emphasizing newfound appreciation or ironic statement continuation.
I love sports
Continued emphasis on the newfound love for sports.
I love sports
Reiteration of the newfound love for sports.
I love sports
Repeating the newfound love for sports.
I love gyms and fields and courts
Emphasizing the newfound love for places related to sports activities.
I love sports
Reaffirming the newfound love for sports.
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