Lyrics
I'm turning out like my mother like you said I would
Expressing the speaker's realization of resembling their mother, as predicted by someone, possibly the listener.
Told you go walking find something you like in the woods
Advice to explore and find joy in simple things, like nature.
But I never bother, Still give every person my word
Despite advice, the speaker continues to make promises to everyone.
I never bother, I never bother
Emphasizing the speaker's tendency to neglect certain things.
Digging up holes til I find some sort of treasure
Metaphorically digging through challenges in search of a reward or solution.
I never know when to give up I keep asking you
The speaker struggles to know when to give up and seeks guidance.
Sometime come over before I clean up my room
Asking for the listener to visit before the speaker cleans their room, implying vulnerability.
And maybe you'll ask me again this time I won't sound dumb
Hoping for understanding and a chance to redeem themselves.
You make it seem so much harder than it is
The listener perceives tasks as difficult, but the speaker asserts confidence in their abilities.
I can do it I can do it
Reaffirming the speaker's belief in their capabilities.
Get my name off your lips
Requesting the listener to stop mentioning the speaker negatively.
You make it seem so much harder than it is
Reiteration of the listener's perception of difficulty, countered by the speaker's confidence.
I can do it I can do it
Restating the speaker's ability and determination.
While you’re ahead you should quit
Suggesting the listener should quit doubting the speaker's capabilities.
I don't give good advice I go back on what I said
Admission of giving inconsistent advice and seeking answers while the listener is still inactive.
And I keep on pushing for answers while you're still in bed
Continued push for answers while the listener remains passive or unresponsive.
When will you tell me everything I thinks in your head
Desire for the listener to open up and share thoughts.
I only buy all the books I already read
Indicating a tendency to buy things already known or understood.
You make it seem so much harder than it is
Repetition of the theme of tasks appearing more challenging than they are.
I can do it I can do it
Reaffirming the speaker's ability to overcome perceived challenges.
Get my name off your lips
Requesting the listener to stop speaking negatively about the speaker.
You make it seem so much harder than it is
Highlighting the contrast between perceived difficulty and the speaker's confidence.
I can do it i can do it
Restating the speaker's belief in their capabilities.
While you're ahead you should quit
Encouraging the listener to stop doubting the speaker's abilities.
You push your glasses up
Observation of the listener adjusting glasses, possibly indicating a moment of reflection.
And you pull your chair right up
Describing the listener's physical actions, implying engagement or attention.
you know If I wanted to
The speaker acknowledges the option to seek help from others.
I'd ask someone else for help
The speaker asserts independence and reluctance to seek help from the listener.
It's always the same things I said from the very start
Recognition of repetitive statements made since the beginning of the relationship.
do you want to just pull all my skin apart
A metaphorical expression of feeling emotionally vulnerable and exposed.
I can do it
Repetition of the affirmation of the speaker's capabilities.
I can do it
-I can do it
-I can do it
-I can do it
-I can do it
-I can do it
-I can do it
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