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The Troublesome Dilemma Of Fornication
The theme revolves around the challenging dilemma associated with engaging in sexual activities.
As a younger man it is perceived as a great accomplishment
Suggests that when younger, promiscuity may be seen as an achievement or conquest.
To spread your filthy disease to any willing victim
Describes the act of spreading a morally questionable influence to willing partners.
But as you grow in years
Addresses the changing perspective as one ages, with past actions becoming sources of disgust.
The overwhelming cloud of disgust looms with the memory of each and every conquest
Reflects on the negative emotions tied to memories of previous conquests.
Especially when concerning the track record of your current partner
Highlights the impact of one's past on the current relationship and partner's feelings.
Jealousy and delusion work together to create a masterpiece of modern paranoia
Describes the collaboration of jealousy and delusion, creating modern paranoia.
And one up reality every single time
Suggests a tendency to distort reality in order to cope with personal issues.
How wonderful it would be to be solely responsible for one vice
Expresses a desire for the simplicity of being responsible for just one vice.
For your name to be synonymous with it's affliction
Aspires for personal recognition linked to a particular affliction.
To test the tides of every potential victim
Expresses the desire to test the limits with potential partners.
To enhance societies primal fear
Aspires to evoke primal fear in society through personal actions.
A wonderful aspirations
Describes the aspiration as wonderful.
One achieved by several great men
Refers to great men who have achieved similar aspirations.
Ironically, the same fear that transformed the iconic legend, Howard Hughes
Draws an ironic parallel to Howard Hughes, whose life took a negative turn due to fear.
from a swinging sex symbol to the brazenly eccentric recluse
Describes Hughes' transformation from a sex symbol to an eccentric recluse.
Who's name now became synonymous with insanity as well as gluttony
Connects Hughes' name to both insanity and gluttony.
But what is a great life
Raises a philosophical question about the definition of a great life.
Lurking in the darkness in a shroud of Mormon aids
Mentions lurking in darkness with a metaphorical shroud of Mormon aids, possibly highlighting hidden issues.
Controlling much of the United States
References control over a significant part of the United States while lacking personal control.
While unable to control himself
Questions the worthiness of sacrificing personal control for global power.
To sacrifice the reigns of personal control for global power
Raises a moral dilemma regarding the consequences of such choices.
Was that worth it's price?
Presents the question of whether the sacrifice was worth the price paid.
Secretly I believe life is an act
Expresses a personal belief that life is a performance or an act.
Never attempting a planned experience
Suggests a life without planned experiences, relying on chance.
Always relying on chance
Emphasizes reliance on chance as a significant factor in the speaker's current situation.
Chance is what got me where I am at today
Reflects on the role of chance in shaping the speaker's life.
The only directional control I ever offer
States that the only control exerted is towards embracing absurdity.
Is to always take the furthest path towards absurdity
Encourages taking paths that lead towards the extreme or absurd.
As accolades went out
Mentions accolades and the contrast with a miserable appearance, possibly highlighting inner turmoil.
Miserable attire beckons
Describes a call to warmth and possibly emotional comfort.
And you call to the warm cockles
Refers to promises made in a promiscuous manner.
Promiscuous Promises
Mentions an extraordinary pulse, possibly alluding to heightened emotions.
Extraordinary pulse
References a wind-shattered sequel, suggesting a disrupted or turbulent continuation.
Wind shattered sequel
Describes the challenges faced in every door past forever, possibly symbolizing life's ongoing struggles.
In every single door past forever
The final line leaves room for interpretation, possibly signifying the perpetual nature of challenges.
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