Lyrics
People come and people go
Expressing the transient nature of relationships – people come and go.
(People come and people go)
Reiteration of the impermanence of relationships.
Everyone is just a hoe
Suggesting a cynical view of people, possibly using "hoe" as a metaphor for superficiality or promiscuity.
(Everyone is just a hoe)
Repeating the sentiment that everyone is perceived as superficial or promiscuous.
Sometimes I don't know how to say no
Expressing difficulty in setting boundaries or refusing things.
(Sometimes I don't know how to say no)
Reiterating the struggle to assert oneself or say no.
Whatever comes will go
Acknowledging the transient nature of circumstances, implying acceptance.
Because I've got to
Indicating a need to escape or move on from current situations.
Get away
Stating the desire or necessity to "get away."
Sitting in the August breeze
Setting the scene, describing a moment of contemplation in August.
(Sitting in the August breeze)
Reiteration of the setting, possibly suggesting a calm atmosphere.
Thinking how life should be
Reflecting on one's expectations about how life should be.
(Thinking about how life should be)
Repeating the contemplation of life's expectations.
I don't know what I've been told
Expressing uncertainty or lack of knowledge about life's teachings.
(I don't know what I've been told)
Reiterating the uncertainty about life's lessons.
I don't know what I've been shown
Suggesting a lack of clarity about experiences or influences received.
Because I've got to
Re-emphasizing the need to "get away" from the current state.
Get away
Reiterating the desire or necessity to escape.
There's a girl looking at me
Introducing a girl observing the speaker.
(There's a girl looking at me)
Reiterating the presence of the girl, possibly indicating mutual awareness.
Staring back silently
Describing the girl's silent gaze.
(Staring back silently)
Repeating the description of the girl's silent stare.
So ignore the facts
Encouraging a disregard for objective reality or facts.
And skip the tracks
Suggesting a deviation from the established path or norms.
And come and wait with me
Inviting someone to join the speaker in deviating from the usual course.
I can show you what is me
Expressing a willingness to reveal one's true self.
And I can show you green
Offering to show something unconventional or different.
Come on now here girl
Encouraging the girl to join the speaker.
You can stay with me
Extending an invitation for the girl to stay with the speaker.
Or just get out of my fucking face
Expressing frustration and a strong desire for someone to leave.
Because I've got to
Restating the imperative to escape from the current situation.
Get away
Reiterating the desire or necessity to "get away."
Hey, hoe
Addressing someone as "hoe," possibly expressing disdain or frustration.
Hey, hoe
Repeating the use of "hoe" as a form of address.
Hey, hoe
Continuing to address someone as "hoe."
Hey, hoe
Reiterating the address using "hoe."
I've got to get away
Affirming the urgency of the desire to escape.
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