Marlboro Man
Breaking Free: Joseph Riley's Journey Beyond the Marlboro Man
Lyrics
I don't need another whiskey bottle
The speaker doesn't require another whiskey bottle.
I found a new way out
The speaker has discovered a new method or path to escape or resolve a situation.
No more drags from Mr.Marlboro Man
No more influence or negative impact from someone reminiscent of the stereotypical 'Marlboro Man' (symbolic of a tough, rugged persona).
That flames been put out
The detrimental influence or aspect has been extinguished or removed.
It wasn't girls with healing hands
The speaker acknowledges that it wasn't romantic relationships that healed them.
Who put a spell on a broken man
Despite being broken, the speaker was influenced or affected positively by something or someone not necessarily associated with romance.
And I don't think I could make y'all understand
Expressing doubt about the ability of others to understand their experiences or emotions.
You know what happened to that broken heart
Referring to the adverse consequences of heartbreak.
Would surely tear all you girls apart
The aftermath of the speaker's heartbreak would deeply affect others if they were to know the full extent of it.
But Imma leave it to chance that you find out
The speaker leaves it to chance for others to discover or understand their experiences.
Cuz I don't need another whiskey bottle
Reiterating the lack of need for another whiskey bottle.
I found a new way out
Reinforcing the discovery of a new way to resolve issues.
No more drags from Mr.Marlboro Man
No longer affected by the negative influence of a 'Marlboro Man' figure.
That flames been put out
Emphasizing the elimination or end of the detrimental influence.
And I hope to God that I stay out
The speaker hopes to remain away from negative influences or habits.
And imma keep on grinning until I'm down
The speaker will maintain a positive demeanor until they are no longer able to do so.
Cuz I know I know your hearts grown cold
Acknowledging the emotional distancing or coldness of others.
Yeah I know I know your hearts grown cold
Reiterating the idea of others' emotional detachment.
But I don't need another whiskey bottle
Re-emphasizing the lack of necessity for more whiskey bottles.
I found a new way out
Confirming the discovery of a new way to address issues.
No more drags from Mr.Marlboro Man
No longer affected or influenced by the 'Marlboro Man' figure.
That flames been put out
Reiterating the end or eradication of the negative impact.
I don't need another whiskey bottle
Again stating the lack of need for another whiskey bottle.
I found a new way
Asserting the discovery of a new solution or way out.
I found a new way out
Reconfirming the discovery of a new method to escape or resolve issues.
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