Lyrics
Chalk another one for the native son
The speaker acknowledges another achievement or success for someone from their hometown or origin.
Cry and wave so long to the best of us
Expressing farewell and sadness towards the departure of the most talented or admirable individuals.
On a final run into the midnight sun
Heading towards an inevitable end or conclusion, possibly with a sense of finality or closure.
Some say he's Janis, reincarnate mmhmm
There are opinions suggesting the person being discussed possesses qualities similar to Janis Joplin, possibly in terms of talent or character.
God-fearing teenager
Referring to a religious and devout young person.
At the Bieber show
At a Justin Bieber concert.
She cannot control
She lacks control or restraint in a specific situation.
Where the spirit goes
Where the soul or essence of a person departs or goes.
As a fire grows
Metaphorical growth akin to a fire increasing in intensity.
Singing, "Despacito"
Singing the song "Despacito."
Some say she's Elvis, reincarnate mmhmm
There are opinions suggesting the person being discussed possesses qualities similar to Elvis Presley.
Take the minivan out to see the Man
Driving a minivan to see a significant figure or event.
Bound in chains again
Feeling restricted or confined again, possibly metaphorically.
Help me understand how your bird in hand hit the ceiling fan
Request for help in comprehending a situation where something previously safe or secure becomes problematic.
Some say I'm a dog, reincarnated mmhmm
There are opinions suggesting the speaker possesses qualities similar to a dog, perhaps loyal or tenacious.
Where you headed toward?
Asking about the direction or destination a person is headed.
There is nothing more on the Other Shore
Implies that there's nothing more beyond death or a specific limit.
I've been there before
The speaker has experienced that place or situation previously.
I can find the Lord in a pedal board
Finding spirituality or connection with the divine in musical equipment.
I can tell you it's fools gold, it's fool's gold baby mmhmm
Identifying something as not genuine or valuable, likely metaphorical.
Pick the chewing gum
Removing something insignificant or unimportant.
Off your coffee cup
Cleaning or clearing a minor mess.
Now the light is off often as it's on
Describing the inconsistency of a light source, possibly metaphorical for unpredictability or instability.
Killed the underdog in the epilogue
Suggesting triumph over an underestimated or disadvantaged individual or situation in the conclusion or final part of a story.
Just another repeat performance, repeat performance mmhmm
Highlighting a repetitive cycle or occurrence.
Gonna take awhile, but we can work it out
Expressing the willingness to resolve a situation, though it may take time.
Turn the music down
Lowering the volume of the music.
I hear you now
Acknowledging the speaker's reception of the message or understanding.
If you've heard this one, please tell me to stop
Request to stop if the listener is familiar with the story or situation being discussed.
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