Cars and Trucks
Embracing Life's Rhythm: Julie Doiron's Reflection on Urban Mornings
Lyrics
Oh, what do I do when I wake up at 6:30
Expressing uncertainty or indecision upon waking up early at 6:30.
And I am in the city
Being physically present in the city.
I got back to sleep and wait for the streets
Choosing to go back to sleep and anticipating the awakening impact of street sounds.
To wake me
Desiring the external environment, particularly the streets, to bring her to full wakefulness.
With the sounds of passing cars
Highlighting the awakening role of passing cars' sounds.
And delivery trucks
Adding the auditory element of delivery trucks to the waking experience.
So now I wake up around nine o'clock
Shifting the waking time to around nine o'clock.
All by myself in this bed
Being alone in bed with no obligations.
There's nowhere to be
Emphasizing a day with no specific commitments.
This day's just for me
Acknowledging the freedom of the day for personal pursuits.
But it's rainy and gray
Describing a gloomy and rainy day.
But that's okay
Accepting the gray weather as acceptable.
For today
Reaffirming acceptance of the current conditions.
Well, it's one of those days
Labeling the day as one where actions are uncertain.
Where you don't know what to do
Expressing confusion or indecision about how to spend the day.
Oh, one of those days
Reiterating the sense of uncertainty and a touch of sadness.
Where you're feeling kinda blue
Highlighting a mood of melancholy or sadness.
So, I'm writing this song to prove to myself
Stating the purpose of writing the song as a personal challenge.
Maybe I can write songs
Expressing doubt about her ability to write songs.
Been putting it off for all kinds of reasons
Delaying songwriting due to various fears and concerns.
I've been afraid to try
Acknowledging fear as a barrier to trying new things.
But it don't matter what they say
Disregarding external opinions, emphasizing personal determination.
I have to try and not be afraid
Committing to overcoming fear and trying despite uncertainties.
'Cause this is mine
Acknowledging ownership and individuality of the creative process.
And we're all alive
Asserting the shared experience of being alive.
Well, people, remember
Reminding people of their shared emotional experiences.
We all have feelings
Affirming the universality of emotions in all individuals.
And we are all alive
Reiterating the commonality of the human experience of being alive.
And sometimes, it's up
Emphasizing the fluctuating nature of life, sometimes up and sometimes down.
And sometimes, it's down
Repeating the idea of life's inherent ups and downs.
But we all have to try
Encouraging continuous effort despite life's challenges.
As soon as you don't wanna
Stressing the importance of perseverance in the face of difficulties.
Oh, we all have to try
Repeating the message of the necessity to try.
As soon as you don't wanna
Reiterating the importance of ongoing effort.
Oh, we all have to try
Emphasizing the universal need to try and persevere.
But sometimes I just don't feel like it
Acknowledging moments when the motivation to try is lacking.
Yes, we all have to try
Reaffirming the general imperative to make an effort.
And sometimes you don't wanna
Recognizing the occasional reluctance to make an effort.
But we all have to try
Restating the universal necessity of making an effort despite reluctance.
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