It Takes A Long Time
Decoding Life's Puzzle: It Takes A Long Time by John Nolan
Lyrics
Well, they dragged me from the party, kicking and screaming,
Expressing resistance and reluctance to leave a party, accompanied by physical struggle and protest.
Clawing at the carpet, chewing up the scenery
Describing intense emotions with vivid imagery, suggesting a distressed state.
and talking to my friends with no regard for decency.
Not showing consideration for social norms or politeness when interacting with friends.
I couldn't tell you what I did or what it meant to me,
Unable to recall specific actions or their significance during a certain period.
But I keep finding all these pieces,
Discovering fragmented memories or experiences.
and soon they start to form a picture.
Assembling these fragments to create a coherent understanding or narrative.
and I can understand what I've done.
Reaching a point of comprehension regarding one's actions.
But it takes a long time to understand why.
Highlighting the prolonged time required to grasp the underlying reasons or motivations for one's actions.
You made it home, but I was left on the road
Drawing a contrast between personal experiences, emphasizing a sense of abandonment or isolation.
to sing songs, drink hard to fight fatigue and the cold,
Engaging in coping mechanisms such as singing and drinking to combat challenges like fatigue and harsh conditions.
Sleepwalking through the days
Describing a state of emotional numbness or detachment, going through the motions without true engagement.
Just waiting till the clock says it's time to let go.
Waiting for a specific moment or sign to release oneself from a situation.
Till it's time to give up again and pretend
Continuing to endure and pretend, suggesting a struggle against ingrained habits or behaviors.
That I'm not bound by habit, I'm not a slave to my needs.
Denying being controlled by habits or basic needs, asserting a choice to let go.
I choose to let go, so I must be in control.
Claiming control over personal choices, implying a desire to be a certain way.
This must be who I wanna be.
Expressing uncertainty or internal conflict about personal identity and choices.
But it takes a long time to understand why.
Reiterating the prolonged process of understanding the reasons behind one's actions or choices.
It takes a long time to understand why.
Emphasizing the extended time required for self-reflection and comprehension.
Constant effort, constant concentration,
Describing the ongoing effort, focus, and introspection needed for self-awareness.
Constant concern, constant contemplation,
Highlighting the persistent state of concern and deep thought about oneself.
Constantly checking my tone for accuracy.
Continuously monitoring and adjusting one's communication style to ensure accuracy.
I'm constantly defining my inability.
Defining one's limitations or shortcomings on an ongoing basis.
It takes a long time to understand why.
Reiterating the extended time needed for complete understanding of personal motivations.
You know it takes a long to understand why.
Affirming the prolonged nature of the process to comprehend the reasons behind one's actions.
It takes a long time.
Repeating the theme of the extended duration required for self-understanding.
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