Selfish Endeavor
Discovering the True Self: Jake and Abe's Reflective Journey
Lyrics
The only person you can't impress is yourself
The inability to impress oneself indicates a significant challenge.
It's a lonely sad existence
Living this way leads to a sense of isolation and sadness.
People talk you up and seem to admire
Others speak highly of you, but they lack true understanding.
But no one really knows who you are
Your authentic self remains unknown to others.
Take it on the apple
This phrase might suggest taking a risk or confronting a challenge.
Perhaps this artsy life is a selfish endeavor
Living an artistic life may seem self-centered or focused on personal goals.
It burns long like an American Spirit cigarette
Artistic pursuits are consuming and long-lasting.
Take it on the apple
This line may reiterate taking a risk or facing a challenge.
And who can I turn to when I get this way?
A question about seeking support or guidance in difficult times.
You're stuck in your feelings too
Others also experience emotional entrapment.
And maybe the answers were inside myself all along
Realizing that personal answers lie within, not outside oneself.
Not with you
Rejecting the notion that solutions come from others.
Take it on the apple
Reiteration of facing a challenge or taking responsibility.
It's in the mothers in the distance
Aspects of nurturing and care are present in distant figures.
It's in the water in your system
Internal influences or emotions play a significant role.
It's not an ordinary mystery
The issue at hand is not an ordinary problem but one of privilege.
It's a pretentious first world problem
Describing the problem as superficial or self-indulgent.
Take it on the apple
Reiterating facing challenges or confronting issues.
And who can I turn to when I get this way?
A repetition of seeking support or guidance.
You're stuck in your feelings too
Others also struggle with their emotions.
And maybe the answers were inside my self all along
Realizing that personal solutions come from within oneself, not from others.
Not with you
Rejecting the idea that external sources hold the answers.
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