Lyrics
As the hammer meets the nail
Metaphorical reference to the impact of decisions, like a hammer meeting a nail.
It goes home wagging its tail
Positive outcome expected, likened to a successful hammering with a tail-wagging result.
But he hammered wrong and the structure it's frail
Mistake in decision-making leading to a fragile structure.
Remember the foundations he has built
Reflecting on past accomplishments or foundations laid.
But now he's just ridden with guilt
Feeling of remorse or regret for actions, possibly abandoning principles.
As the structures they start to tilt
The consequences of flawed decisions manifesting in unstable situations.
The grass is greener on the other side
Comparison to a seemingly better situation elsewhere.
Looking over your shoulder can take you for a ride
Cautions against dwelling on the past and its potential negative impact.
Seeing all the good that you have let slide
Realization of missed opportunities and neglected positives.
Oh I miss you so but I ain't going down that road again
Expressing a strong desire for someone but resisting the temptation to repeat past mistakes.
Oh I miss you so but I ain't going down that road again
Reiteration of the emotional conflict and commitment to avoid a specific path.
Daisies and roses all along the way
Symbolic imagery of flowers guiding the way, possibly masking difficulties.
Gladly guiding you on the path to dismay
Suggesting that positive appearances may lead to unfortunate outcomes.
It's the road with only darkness at the end
The road that leads to darkness and challenges, possibly deceitful in its appearance.
You know that road that acts as if your friend
Characterizing the problematic road as pretending to be a friend.
Oh I miss you so but I ain't going down that road again
Repeating the conflict between longing for someone and the commitment to avoid a detrimental path.
Oh I miss you so but I ain't going down that road again
Emphasizing the internal struggle and determination not to repeat past mistakes.
We never meant for all the drama
Acknowledging unintended conflicts and complications in relationships.
We just kept doing what we wanna
Justification for actions taken, possibly leading to undesirable consequences.
Now we're left with spoiled manna
Regret over the consequences of actions, likened to spoiled manna.
And when the jury does adjourn
Reference to a judicial process and the need to evaluate one's actions.
We'll take a look at what we've earned
Assessing the results or consequences of past behavior during a judgmental phase.
What if they send us to get burned
Fear or contemplation of severe consequences for past actions.
We thought we knew ourselves back then
Doubt about self-awareness and understanding in the past.
Did we ever and if when
Questioning the depth of self-knowledge and awareness at a specific point in time.
But messages back in time cannot be sent
Recognition that communication or guidance to the past is impossible.
Oh I miss you so but I ain't going down that road again
Reiteration of emotional longing and the resolve to avoid a detrimental path.
Oh I miss you so but I ain't going down that road again
Repeating the emotional conflict and commitment to avoid a specific path.
Daisies and roses all along the way
Recurrence of symbolic imagery, indicating potential deception along the way.
Gladly guiding you on the path to dismay
Reiteration of the deceptive nature of the path, possibly leading to disappointment.
It's the road with only darkness at the end
Repeating the characterization of the road as leading to darkness and challenges.
You know that road that acts as if your friend
Emphasizing the deceptive nature of the road, pretending to be a friend.
Oh I miss you so but I ain't going down that road again
Expressing the internal conflict between emotional longing and the commitment to avoid a detrimental path.
Oh I miss you so but I ain't going down that road again
Reiteration of the emotional struggle and determination not to repeat past mistakes.
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