Several Shades of Why

Navigating Life's Shadows: Unraveling J Mascis' 'Several Shades of Why'
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Lyrics

There's no peace, little comfort, no one's shoulder

Expressing a lack of peace, comfort, and a longing for someone's support.

Not a wrinklings of a time that made you colder

Reflecting on the absence of any signs of a past time that might have hardened or affected the person emotionally.

I'm not saying much I tried hard that's all I do

Conveying minimal speech, emphasizing the effort made, possibly suggesting a struggle.

Tried and waited then got tired, that's about it

Describing a cycle of trying, waiting, and eventually becoming fatigued, indicating a sense of resignation.

With my time

Repeating the theme of personal time, implying a focus on one's own experiences and existence.

With my time

Reiteration of the emphasis on personal time, perhaps underscoring its significance.


Got to wait this time

Expressing a need to wait during a particular period.

Why should I have time to answer?

Raising a rhetorical question about the necessity of having time to respond, indicating a feeling of being overwhelmed.

Several shades of why

Introducing the concept of "Several shades of why," implying multiple reasons or interpretations for a situation.

I can't go back, it's faster

Acknowledging an inability to reverse or revisit the past due to its speed.

Don't expect it 'cause the ending's a disaster

Warning against expecting a positive outcome, suggesting an impending disastrous ending.

Nothing, nothing, nothing man, a little laughter

Emphasizing the emptiness and lack of substance, juxtaposed with a bit of laughter.

With my time

Repeating the theme of personal time and experiences.

With my time

Reiteration of the focus on personal time and its significance.


Gone at it the wrong way

Admitting to approaching a situation incorrectly or making a mistake.

Thought I'd find out but I missed it

Expressing regret for missing an opportunity to discover or understand something.

If I make it through I'll run and stop the twistin'

Expressing a conditional hope to overcome challenges and prevent further complications.

Way I steered us off'll lose it just to give in

Indicating a willingness to abandon a particular path or approach to avoid worsening the situation.

Hell may not dwell on the dead

Introducing the theme of contemplating the afterlife, with a focus on the living rather than the dead.

How about the living?

Pondering the significance of existence in the present moment.

With my time

Repeating the emphasis on personal time and experiences.

With my time

Reiteration of the focus on personal time and its significance.

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