Down the Line
Navigating Shadows: José González's Poetic Reflection on Mistakes and Darkness
Lyrics
I see problems down the line
I foresee challenges or difficulties in the future
I know they're not mine
I acknowledge that these challenges are not my own
Don't wash the dirt off of your hands
Don't avoid taking responsibility for your actions
You're doing the same mistake twice
You are repeating a mistake for the second time
Making the same mistake twice
Repeating the same mistake again
Come on over
Encouragement to come closer
don't be so caught up
Don't be overly engrossed or obsessed
It's not about compromising
Emphasizing that it's not about making compromises
I see problems down the line
Reiteration of anticipating future problems
I know they're not mine
Acknowledgment that these problems do not belong to the speaker
I see darkness down the line
Additional mention of darkness or difficulties ahead
I know it's not fine
Acknowledging that these difficulties are not acceptable or okay
But don't wash the dirt off of your hands
Advice not to ignore or hide the consequences of one's actions
You're doing the same mistake twice
Repeating the warning about repeating a mistake
Making the same mistake twice
Emphasizing the repetition of the same mistake
Come on over
Invitation to come closer or be more involved
Don't be so caught up
Caution against excessive preoccupation or attachment
It's all about colonizing
Suggesting that the focus should be on exploration or development
I see problems down the line
Reiteration of anticipating future problems
I know they're not mine
Acknowledgment that these problems are not the speaker's own
Don't let the darkness eat you up
Warning against letting negative influences consume or overwhelm
Don't let the darkness eat you up
Repetition of the warning against being consumed by darkness
Don't let the darkness eat you up
Don't let the darkness eat you up
-Don't let the darkness eat you up
-Don't let the darkness eat you up
-Don't let the darkness eat you up
-Don't let the darkness eat you up
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