Watching The Wires
Running Through Temptation: The Hard-Won Wisdom of Watching The Wires
Lyrics
Then I became a singer
Expressing the transition to becoming a singer.
It's strange to think about
Reflecting on the strangeness of the singer's journey.
I wanted to be heard, when you get down to it
Desiring to be heard, emphasizing the motivation for singing.
There ain't no money in that
Acknowledging the lack of financial reward in pursuing a singing career.
Then I became a stranger
Transforming into a stranger, possibly due to the challenges faced.
Living with this-uh gun
Living with a metaphorical "gun," suggesting internal struggles or conflicts.
I was afraid I would never grow old
Fearing not growing old, possibly linked to the challenges faced.
Temptation wore me down
Being worn down by temptation, indicating personal challenges.
Watching the wires
Observing and contemplating life's complexities and challenges.
Setting fires
Metaphorically setting fires, possibly symbolizing disruptions or changes.
I hate to run but
Expressing a reluctance to run away from difficulties.
I'm a gun for hire
Comparing oneself to a "gun for hire," suggesting a readiness for challenges.
Give me one good reason
Seeking a compelling reason for actions or choices.
Do it for the feeling
Doing things for the emotional experience or satisfaction.
I know what you say, but
Acknowledging understanding but choosing a difficult path regardless.
I had to learn it the hard way
Learning life lessons through difficult experiences.
Oh, the running was a murder
Referring to running as a challenging and difficult experience.
Baby, they were right
Acknowledging the truth in others' warnings about challenges.
I drew a card that was full of swords
Metaphorically drawing a card full of swords, suggesting facing adversity.
I never said I loved the light
Not professing love for the light, possibly avoiding the mainstream or conventional.
So I did run like a river
Running like a river, choosing a fluid and dynamic path.
Either that or blow my mind (blow, blow my mind)
Considering running as an alternative to a mental breakdown.
Mama was afraid I would never grow up
Parental concern about the singer not growing up.
I was afraid that I might
The singer's personal fear of not maturing.
Watching the wires
Continuation of observing and contemplating life's complexities.
Setting fires
Continuing to metaphorically set fires, possibly symbolizing change.
I hate to run but (hate to run)
Reiterating a dislike for running away from challenges.
I'm a gun for hire
Reiterating the readiness to face challenges as a hired force.
Give me one good reason
Requesting a compelling reason for actions or choices.
Do it for the feeling
Emphasizing the importance of the emotional experience in actions.
I know what you say, I
Acknowledging understanding but choosing a challenging path.
Had to learn it the hard way
Reiterating learning life lessons through difficult experiences.
Maybe in the next lifetime
Considering possibilities or hopes for a different future.
Or maybe in the next flame
Considering a change or transformation in the future.
Maybe in the next valley
Hoping for recognition or understanding in the future.
Somebody knows me
Expressing a desire for connection or recognition.
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