A Story, A Sneak
Whispers of Life's Contradictions in Kevin Devine's A Story, A Sneak
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I took your ankle, tied you to the post
Took physical control, restrained you, and established a connection to a fixed point.
I fed you grapes
Symbolic act of care and indulgence.
I asked for clemency and cut your throat
Sought forgiveness but metaphorically betrayed and hurt you.
Held high your name
Gave importance and recognition to your name.
Ground down the coffee beans and lit the match
Prepared for a challenge or confrontation by grinding coffee beans and igniting a match.
Wrestled the day
Faced and dealt with the challenges of the day.
Chewed at the wristband 'til it came apart
Struggled or fought until a barrier was broken.
Now I'm awake
Became aware or enlightened.
Back on the ground you're dressing for uni
Seeing you getting ready for university after reaching a certain age.
Thirty years old
Reflecting on being thirty years old.
What the hell am I doing here?
Questioning one's purpose or actions in the current situation.
You open the door
You initiate an interaction by opening the door.
Say, "age before beauty."
Using the phrase "age before beauty" humorously.
Cringe as I pass
Feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed as you pass.
But I guess it's a story
Recognizing the situation as a narrative or anecdote.
A sneak
Referring to the experience as a secretive or hidden action.
A rumor I won't believe
Expressing skepticism towards a rumor or story.
And somewhere in my past
A reflection on a past moment where someone is amused and dismissive.
She's laughing, rolling her eyes
Imagining someone laughing and showing disbelief.
"Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, alright"
An emphatic confirmation or agreement with a dismissive tone.
Look at the paper 'til it chokes you up
Examining news or information until it becomes emotionally overwhelming.
The world won't wait
Life's demands don't pause, and time is not unlimited.
Luxury problems fill your gilded cup
Facing issues that arise from having too many privileges.
You take the bait
Falling into traps or succumbing to temptations.
German girls pass
Observing a group of German girls facing difficulties typical of teenage life.
Grouped in teenage disasters
Experiencing shared struggles and finding solace in laughter.
Gather you up in their confident laughter
Being part of a communal laughter despite personal challenges.
Please
An urgent plea to avoid a certain action or situation.
Don't do this to me
An emotional request to avoid causing distress.
The gap from A to B
Expressing a sense of distance or disconnection between two points.
It never felt this wide
Feeling an unusually large emotional or physical gap.
Yeah yeah, oh well, alright
Acceptance of a situation with resignation.
Pinned to your seat
Being constrained or limited, possibly in a figurative sense.
Practice circular breathing
Practicing a coping mechanism or breathing technique.
Look down at the clouds
Contemplating a situation from a higher perspective, possibly a departure.
Where you'll be
The point where one will be or is departing.
Where you're leaving
Acknowledging a transition or leaving a place.
Between
Existing in an intermediate state or being torn between two situations.
You are always in-between
Constantly being in a state of transition or indecision.
"Sir, if you'd please observe the 'Fasten Seat Belts' sign,
A request to remain calm during a potentially turbulent situation.
just calm down, you'll be alright."?
Reassurance to stay composed during challenging moments, possibly during travel.
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