Lyrics
Sometimes you want to kick yourself
Sometimes, there's a self-blaming desire when reflecting on past actions.
For letting things get this far
Regret for letting situations escalate to their current state.
You get no thanks at all
Despite efforts, there's a lack of appreciation or acknowledgment.
It's just a double-edged sword
The situation is complicated and has both positive and negative aspects.
We try to keep ourselves detached
Attempting to maintain emotional distance or detachment.
It's clear who holds the key
Identification of the influential person or entity in control.
Drifting through the age of reason
Navigating through a period marked by rational thinking.
Now your washed up on the shore
Reaching a point of vulnerability or defeat.
Toe the line
An urging to conform to established norms or expectations.
It'll only hurt
Warning that compliance may bring pain or consequences.
What are you trying to hide
Questioning hidden motives or secrets.
When you go swimming against the tide
Challenging the status quo, facing difficulties by going against it.
You'd better toe the line
Reiteration of the need to conform, emphasizing potential pain.
It's only going to hurt
Emphasizing the inevitable consequences of not complying.
What a waste of time
Expressing dissatisfaction with efforts perceived as futile.
Trying to change their world
Frustration with attempting to bring about change in their world.
So toe the line
Reiterating the importance of conformity.
It seems like everything you went for
Noticing the disappearance of goals or dreams, likened to a fleeting illusion.
Disappeared like purple haze
Questioning the possibility of justice in the face of cynical individuals.
Can we ever hope for justice
Skeptical outlook on achieving fairness or righteousness.
While bitter men hold nothing close to them
Bitter individuals holding grudges hinder positive change.
It was fixed before you were here
Suggesting a pre-determined outcome before one's involvement.
You'd better toe the line
Reiterating the need to conform, emphasizing potential pain.
It's only going to hurt
Highlighting the inevitable consequences of non-compliance.
What a waste of time
Expressing dissatisfaction with efforts perceived as futile.
Trying to change their world
Frustration with attempting to bring about change in their world.
So toe the line
Reiterating the importance of conformity.
It's an English custom
Noting a reference to an English cultural practice or tradition.
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