TKO
TKO Revelations: Unraveling Life's Punches and Poetry
Lyrics
Calling Mrs. America
Addressing an iconic symbol of America, possibly referring to a personification of the country or its values.
Have you heard
Asking if Mrs. America is aware or knowledgeable about something.
She's out in California writing spoken word
Describing Mrs. America being in California, writing spoken word poetry or performing spoken word art.
Moved in with her parents
Indicates that Mrs. America has moved back in with her parents.
Gave the kid away
Implies Mrs. America gave her child away, possibly due to personal struggles.
She broke needle now she can't play
Suggests that she broke a needle, potentially referring to drug addiction, hindering her ability to play or engage in certain activities.
Last year's girl
Referring to a past relationship or a person from the past.
Creepin down my world
Indicating that this past person is somehow intruding or influencing the speaker's life now.
I don't know where the wind may blow
Uncertainty about the future, unsure where life might lead.
You come so hard and you move so slow
Describing someone's intense approach but slow progress or response.
All your life's like a TKO
Comparing life experiences to a TKO (technical knockout), possibly suggesting a relentless struggle or series of defeats.
Why don't you live it up and buy me a drink?
Asking why the person doesn't seize the moment and buy the speaker a drink.
Why don't you give it up for all I can think?
Questioning why the person doesn't fully commit or give their all for what the speaker desires or thinks.
Poetry or destiny on bar napkins?
Questioning whether the expression of thoughts or life's course is determined by fate or free will.
Writing Faded Flowers singing for my sins
Writing songs or poetry about past regrets or mistakes.
Back in New York City looking for some fun
Returning to New York City in search of enjoyment or pleasure.
Had to ask the landlord if he'd show me the gun
Asking the landlord to reveal or show a gun, possibly indicating a dangerous or desperate situation.
Brave new world seeking down my girl
Describing someone exploring or navigating through a new, uncertain world.
On the cross
A reference to suffering or difficulties, possibly with religious connotations.
I don't know where the wind may blow
Similar to line 11, expressing uncertainty about life's direction.
You come so hard and your song's so slow
Describing someone's intense effort but slow progress in their creative work or expression.
Live your life like a TKO
Comparing life to a TKO once again, possibly implying repeated setbacks or defeats.
Why don't you give it up and buy me a drink?
Asking why the person doesn't take action and buy the speaker a drink.
Why don't you live it up right here on the sink?
Asking why the person doesn't fully embrace the moment or experience suggested by the speaker.
Got a message on the radio
Receiving a message via radio, possibly about a location change from San Diego to Mexico.
Back in San Diego down to Mexico
Returning to a location, revisiting places from the past.
The life and times of twenty dollar bills
Describing the transient nature and experiences associated with money.
On and on and down to kill
Implies a continuous cycle of spending and potentially harmful actions.
I don't know if it's all for show
Expressing uncertainty about the authenticity of someone's actions or lifestyle.
You live so hard and you come so slow
Describing someone living intensely but making slow progress.
All your life's like a TKO
Comparing life experiences once again to a TKO, suggesting continuous struggles.
I don't know baby I don't know
Expressing uncertainty or confusion about the situation.
Why don't you live it up and buy me a drink?
Asking why the person doesn't take action and buy the speaker a drink.
Why don't you give it up right here on the sink?
Asking why the person doesn't fully engage or commit to the speaker's proposal or desire.
Why don't you give it up?
Asking once again why the person doesn't give in or submit to the speaker's request.
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