Lyrics
Hold back, what for?
Questioning the need to hold back or restrain oneself.
I'll only ask you once more
Expressing a limited willingness to ask again.
The time is right to have it out
Indicating that it's the right time to discuss or confront a situation.
The time is nigh for coming out
Suggesting that the time is near for revealing something important.
It's just that small town small mind
Criticizing a narrow-minded attitude associated with small towns.
Excuse we've heard to many times
Referring to excuses heard too often.
Why must you live as you're told
Questioning the conformity to imposed rules.
By your brother twice as old
Highlighting the influence of an older brother's guidance.
So you should save some cash, it's wise
Advising to save money for future use.
To have some standing by
Emphasizing the importance of financial stability.
In case that moment does come
Suggesting preparedness for a critical moment in life.
You're seventeen on the run
Describing a situation of being young and on the move.
When you had the chance
Regretting a missed opportunity to communicate.
You should have let us know
Encouraging openness when there was a chance.
When you had the chance
Reiterating the importance of expressing oneself timely.
You should have told us so
Reflecting on the consequences of not sharing information.
Cause the night life has
Pointing out that the nightlife reveals current trends.
Made clear just what's en vogue
Asking for transparency in communication.
I ask you to have it out
Requesting a straightforward discussion of the issue.
Would you let us know?
Reiterating the importance of letting others know.
Back to the query posed
Returning to the initial question or inquiry.
This endless game of telephone
Describing an ongoing game of communication breakdown.
When will you move to a downtown
Questioning when a relocation to downtown will occur.
L.A. won't be that town
Asserting that Los Angeles won't be the chosen location.
As it's sung, "Sell all of your clothes,
Quoting advice to sell possessions and be spontaneous.
Be mad, rash, squander cash"
Encouraging impulsive and carefree behavior.
The records that you once owned
Referencing the echoes of the past in one's belongings.
They echo out your old home
Depicting a connection between records and memories.
Moving to the larger cities
Advocating the move to larger cities for various opportunities.
Impulse thinking keeps you busy
Highlighting the constant activity driven by impulsive decisions.
A night job has to pay day bills
Stressing the need for a night job to cover daily expenses.
Moving to the larger cities
Repeating the idea of relocating to larger cities for a better life.
Impulse thinking keeps you busy
Emphasizing the busyness resulting from impulsive thinking.
Your excuse list can go on and on and on
Noting the endless possibilities for making excuses.
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