B12
Reflections of Contrasting Realities
Lyrics
Happy hour, try-me button, rope and switch
References to elements associated with negativity and control, suggesting a challenging or unpleasant experience.
Whatever the opposite of a wonderful time is
Expressing a lack of enjoyment, emphasizing a contrasting experience to a wonderful time.
Not for them, not for you, but for me
Highlighting a selfish perspective, where actions are motivated for the speaker's benefit, not for others.
Not for them, but for me
Reiteration of self-centered motives, emphasizing the speaker's focus on personal interests.
Give whatever, got whatever, bought and sold
Indicating an abundance of resources, but the transactional nature implies a detachment or lack of emotional investment.
Eating vitamin B12 and bread around the spots of mold
Describing unconventional dietary choices and living conditions, possibly symbolizing resilience or making do with what's available.
Someone I, someone I once knew
Recollection of someone from the past, introducing a nostalgic element.
Dancing naked in the mirror
Depiction of a carefree or uninhibited moment, dancing naked in front of a mirror.
I am not a piece of garbage
Assertion of self-worth, rejecting the idea of being worthless or disposable.
I'll tattoo that in reverse on my neck and face and arms
Expression of commitment to self-value through the idea of permanently marking oneself with a positive message.
Not for them, not for you, but for me
Reiteration of actions being driven by personal motives rather than external expectations.
Not for you, but for me
Emphasizing that actions are for the speaker's benefit, not for others.
Daddy's chopping trees, cursing the sky
Description of a scene involving a parent, suggesting a complex or challenging family environment.
And my momma's manic baking 'till it's safe to go outside
Depiction of coping mechanisms in a difficult situation, with the mention of manic baking to create a sense of safety.
Just to warm the dusty plate, empty room
Describing a modest meal in a challenging environment, possibly indicating resilience or making the best of a situation.
Quite the holiday or two
Suggesting a lack of conventional celebrations and a different perspective on holidays.
We don't dream these days, we think out loud
Commentary on a shift from dreaming to vocalizing thoughts, indicating a change in mindset or priorities.
It hasn't rained in twenty years
Symbolic reference to a prolonged period without positive change or growth, possibly emphasizing stagnation.
Our clothes are made of grasshoppers now
Metaphorical description of clothing made from grasshoppers, possibly highlighting resourcefulness or adaptation.
Someone I, someone I once knew
Reiteration of remembering someone from the past, emphasizing the nostalgic theme.
Someone I once knew
Further emphasis on recalling someone from the past, suggesting a deep reflection on memories.
The bees are white and all the sky's red as a sore
Imagery of unusual and possibly unsettling changes in nature, symbolizing a disrupted or altered reality.
The World Record Oldest Tree is not the oldest anymore
Reference to a change in the record for the oldest tree, possibly reflecting on the impermanence of achievements or records.
Don't regret not getting your degree
Encouragement to avoid regret over not obtaining a degree, suggesting a non-traditional perspective on success.
Wouldn't do much anything
Suggesting a willingness to take unconventional actions, indicating a sense of adaptability or open-mindedness.
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