Made in Britain
Reflections of Life's Journey
Lyrics
Slip into the morning man feel a little lazy
Expressing a sense of lethargy or reluctance in facing the morning.
Heart is full of fever and the street's are going crazy
Feeling intense emotions, possibly related to the chaos in the streets.
See just where I'm going man
Reflecting on the direction or purpose in life.
Lying on the freight train, devil outside my door
Metaphorically lying on a freight train with external challenges represented by the devil.
And he's, on a mission, he's coming on strong
Describing a force or challenge approaching forcefully.
Stupid superstition keep me doing it wrong
Conveying a sense of misguided beliefs or actions influenced by superstition.
I'm all wishing, The Cardinal sin
Expressing a desire or regret, possibly related to a cardinal sin.
Push it to the side 'til I'm thinking that
Delaying confronting an issue until it's considered.
Maybe I was wrong to ever show
Questioning the decision to reveal something in the past.
In the morning where the free birds go
Referencing a location in the morning where freedom is associated with birds.
You and I we fly on through the air
Describing a shared experience of flying through the air with someone.
Now I'm coming over, coz Ricky got a secret
Referring to a person named Ricky and a hidden secret.
Jenny got a baby but he don't want her to keep it
Describing a situation where someone has a child but doesn't want to keep it.
Even though we're getting on his head ain't really there yet
Acknowledging a mental struggle even though the situation is not apparent.
I think I know what he means
Understanding or empathizing with the hidden meaning or feelings.
Coz first you're treading water
Exploring a progression from staying afloat to sinking in difficulties.
Then you're sinking in the deep end
Continuing the theme of facing challenges, particularly during the week.
Working through the week
Highlighting the anticipation or desire for the weekend's pleasures.
Just to sniff it at the weekend
Reflecting on the prolonged contemplation of personal desires.
And too long we been thinking what we want
Expressing a reluctance to let go of the joys associated with summer.
Clinging onto summer man, clinging on 'til summer's gone
Questioning the decision to pursue personal ambitions.
Til' you thinking you were wrong to try and shine
Reflecting on past decisions and their impact on personal growth.
Thinking of the love you had
Recalling the emotions associated with past love.
Dreaming of forever man
Dreaming about eternal love or lasting connections.
Tripping on days gone by
Nostalgically remembering past experiences.
And don't you ever go and think about the morning
Advising against dwelling on the morning or past.
Don't you ever think about the day that's dawning
Discouraging thoughts about the approaching day.
Don't you ever think about the time that's coming
Discouraging thoughts about the future or time to come.
When Brother we'll be running outta here
Anticipating a future escape or departure.
Some of us we sing it
Expressing the variety in people's responses to challenges.
Others try and brave it
Recognizing different coping mechanisms, with some choosing to sing.
Coming down the hard road
Describing a challenging path that some prefer to avoid.
Just don't wanna face it
Expressing a reluctance to confront difficult situations.
Not sure why we're standing on our own
Questioning the reason for standing alone in facing challenges.
Used to have a friend man
Reflecting on a past friendship and shared dreams.
We were always dreaming
Recalling laughter and positive moments from the past.
Used to laugh a lot
Highlighting a shift in the friend's mental state, possibly leading to tragic consequences.
Now he's hanging from the ceiling
Describing the friend's loss of connection with time or reality.
He got lost in time
Referencing a challenging period where external forces come knocking.
Devil come round his door
Comparing life to a puzzle with unpredictable elements.
Coz life is like a puzzle
Emphasizing the presence of both elements to lose and elements to keep in life.
Yeah it's full of different pieces
Expressing a determination not to lose a particular person.
Some of 'em you lose
Recognizing the unpredictable nature of life and its outcomes.
And some of 'em you keep but
Acknowledging the selective nature of keeping certain aspects or memories.
I ain't losing you
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