Lyrics
Here I stand
Expressing a sense of presence and self-awareness.
Goin through the motions with the mic in my hand
Engaging in the routine of performing with a microphone.
Playin' hard to get, pretending like I understand
Acting distant or unapproachable, feigning comprehension.
Just a fool, getting by
Acknowledging a state of being foolish but managing.
Just a fool, doin' alright
Reiterating the notion of being a fool but coping.
Out getting loaded, only way away from the pain I guess?
Seeking solace in intoxication as a way to escape pain.
Holding me so tightly will it ever let me rest?
Questioning whether the tight embrace of vices will bring peace.
Memorize the lines and try to work within the frame
Committing lines to memory, attempting to fit within constraints.
Bustin' out the glass, bloody knuckles broke the pain
Violent outburst causing physical pain, breaking through barriers.
Just a fool getting by
Reiteration of being a fool and surviving.
Just a fool doin' alright
Emphasizing the resilience of continuing despite foolishness.
Just a fool, just a fool
Highlighting the recurring theme of being a fool.
Out on the street
Transitioning to a street scene, possibly a harsh reality.
Bleedin' in the gutter, bustin' out the teeth
Physical suffering and violence in a desperate situation.
Spoke my mind, wound up on the wrong side of the fence
Expressing the consequences of speaking out and being on the wrong side.
Made another promise that should have never left my lips
Regret over making promises that should not have been made.
Now I'm wasting away behind the bars of this country cage
Imprisoned metaphorically, feeling trapped in a confining situation.
Nowhere else to turn and try to quiet down my rage
Nowhere to turn, grappling with inner rage and confinement.
Thinkin' about the ones who did just what they always said
Reflecting on those who stayed true to their words.
Trying to find the strength it takes to become one of them
Struggling to find the strength to emulate those who stayed true.
Working for the man and dreamin' of the day
Working for a higher authority, dreaming of personal freedom.
That I'm throwin' down the hammer and marchin' my own way
Ambition to break free and pursue an independent path.
Just a fool getting by
Persisting as a fool but managing to get by.
Just a fool doin' alright
Continuing to navigate life as a fool but doing reasonably well.
And dancin' with the Devil in the pale moonlight
Introducing a metaphor of dancing with the Devil, suggesting perilous choices.
Just a fool, just a fool
Reiteration of the central theme of being a fool.
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