Methanol
Racing Through Life: Izzy Stradlin's 'Methanol' Metaphor
Lyrics
Check your points ignition timing countdown pressure
Checking the precise timing of the ignition system along with pressure measurements
thirty-four pounds when it's cold
Pressure of 34 pounds in cold conditions, likely referring to a specific aspect of a vehicle's functioning
Add more and torque it to its max select
Add more of something (unspecified) and tighten it maximally in a specific drive position
your drive position light a cigarette
Symbolic act of lighting a cigarette while preparing to embark on a journey
and put the lights on bright and then go
Activating the bright lights before starting the journey
Methanol
Reiteration of the term "Methanol" (reinforcing the focus or theme of the song)
Fill with gas and let me check your oil and wipe your
Filling the vehicle with gas and performing routine maintenance tasks like checking oil and cleaning the windshield
window shield top off your water's
Ensuring the water level is at its maximum without boiling in the vehicle's system
Boilin grab a drink ta go empty out your ashtray
Attending to minor tasks like getting a drink, emptying the ashtray, and making preparations before driving
and hang your loaded dice up
Hanging loaded dice as a symbolic or superstitious act for luck while driving
on your rearview mirror and then go
Preparing to drive after completing all necessary checks and rituals
Methanol
Reiteration of the term "Methanol" (continuing the thematic focus of the song)
Yeah I got about another lap I'm gonna get him
Expressing confidence in overtaking or outperforming someone on the race track
he's leanin over gonna hit the wall a spinnin
Anticipating the opponent's mistake or misfortune leading to losing control (hitting the wall while spinning)
he's rollin over into the corner I'm smellin smoke
Observing the opponent's troubles, possibly mechanical issues or accidents during the race
I think he's burnin up his motor I pass him up
Passing the opponent due to a smoother driving style, possibly indicating superior skill or control
cause I drove a little smoother
Claiming victory or success due to maintaining a smoother driving technique
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