Lyrics
Hellscape in a snow globe melts in my palm
The chaotic and distressing reality is encapsulated in a small space, symbolized by a melting hellscape in a snow globe held in the hand.
A box top for charity I give to my mom
A symbolic donation, possibly with mixed emotions, is given to the speaker's mother in the form of a charity box top.
I throw spaghetti till it sticks to the wall
The speaker is experimenting or attempting things with uncertainty, analogous to throwing spaghetti at a wall to see what sticks.
I push the buttons on a plastic guitar
The speaker engages with simulated or artificial experiences, pressing buttons on a plastic guitar, suggesting a sense of artificiality or emptiness.
I can make nothing out of anything at all
The speaker expresses the ability to create something meaningful out of seemingly nothing.
Too many choices like I'm on Adderall
An overwhelming number of choices, possibly leading to confusion or a sense of being overstimulated, is likened to the effects of Adderall.
I'm like sunscreen when it won't stay on
The speaker compares themselves to sunscreen that won't stay on, perhaps indicating a struggle to have a lasting impact or presence.
A heart full of meaning and my eye on the ball but
The speaker has good intentions and focuses on their goals, symbolized by a heart full of meaning and keeping an eye on the ball.
It curves and it burns up and I watch it fall
Despite efforts, the speaker witnesses their plans go awry, possibly due to unexpected challenges or obstacles.
Maybe I'm stuck in a rut
The speaker contemplates being stuck in a repetitive and unproductive situation.
Maybe I ran out of luck
The possibility of running out of luck or facing unfortunate circumstances is considered.
Maybe it's bacteria
A metaphorical reference to feeling an internal disturbance or negativity, possibly linked to personal issues.
Cause I feel it in my gut
The speaker senses something troubling in their instincts or intuition.
Just need to make a good swing
A determination to make a positive change or impact is expressed, using the metaphor of making a good swing.
Or maybe it's just me
The speaker acknowledges the possibility that their challenges or struggles might be a result of their own perceptions or actions.
Or maybe it's just me
-Or maybe it's just me
-I ride the bench when we're playing a man down
The speaker takes a passive role, sitting on the bench during challenging times, and being a passive observer in certain situations.
And I'm riding shotgun no matter what
Being in a supportive role or position regardless of circumstances is expressed, akin to riding shotgun.
Life is a bitch, man
A realistic and straightforward perspective on life is presented, acknowledging its challenges and honesty.
There's no way around it
-It's ugly and it's honest
-I wake up whether I want to or not
The speaker faces the inevitability of waking up each day, even if it feels burdensome or challenging.
Like I'm tarred and feathered but I still take off
Despite challenges, the speaker takes initiative and moves forward, akin to being tarred and feathered but still taking off.
Outrun my rain cloud but it won't stay gone
The speaker tries to outrun their problems, but they persist or return.
Maybe I'm stuck in a rut
Reiteration of the contemplation of being stuck, running out of luck, and feeling a disturbance, with a repeated hope or consideration that it might be a personal perception or issue.
Maybe I ran out of luck
-Maybe it's bacteria
-Cause I feel it in my gut
-Just need to make a good swing
-Or maybe it's just me
-Or maybe it's just me
-Or maybe it's just me
The speaker concludes with a final acknowledgment that their challenges or perceptions might be intrinsic, encapsulated in the phrase "Or maybe it's just me."
Comment