Lyrics
He starts to tune out
Johnny is becoming indifferent or disengaged.
He's brought a tool out
He has brought a tool, possibly metaphorical, preparing for something.
To go dancing on the town
Johnny is ready to go out dancing in the town.
He's lived for too long
He feels he has lived for too long.
Marching to their song
He has been following others' directions for too long.
And it's time he finally got around to
It's time for Johnny to address issues in his life.
Sorting things himself
He's taking charge and resolving things on his own.
There's nothing else
There's nothing else for him to consider.
For him to try
He's exhausted all other options.
Johnny's got a plan, now he's on one
Johnny has formulated a plan and is determined.
He used to tell his friends about his problems
He used to share his problems but has changed.
Now he's got a ticket to the penitentiary
Johnny's actions have led to serious consequences.
And he ain't coming back now
He won't be returning from the penitentiary.
There ain't no going back now
There's no reversing the course he's taken.
From the pressures of being a modern day man
He's feeling the pressures of modern-day expectations.
In this world he's resigning
Johnny is resigning from his role in this world.
Leaving the post before getting the can
Leaving his position before facing negative consequences.
Could be something to take pride in
Leaving might be a source of pride for Johnny.
Tell us the postcode you reside in
Asking for details about his location or situation.
Are you just living or surviving?
Questioning whether Johnny is truly living or just surviving.
Tell us your community's thriving now
Asking about the well-being of Johnny's community.
Johnny's got a plan, now he's on one
Reiteration of Johnny's determined plan.
He used to tell his friends about his problems
Reflecting on Johnny's past openness about problems.
Now he's got a ticket to the penitentiary
Reiteration of the serious consequences Johnny faces.
And he ain't coming back now
Emphasizing that Johnny won't return from the penitentiary.
Johnny's got his hand round the shotgun
Johnny has a firm grip on a shotgun.
Finger on the trigger as they all run
Describing a tense situation with Johnny in control.
Now he's got a ticket to the penitentiary
Reiteration of Johnny's path to the penitentiary.
And he ain't coming back now
Stressing that Johnny won't come back from this path.
There ain't no going back now
Confirming the irreversible nature of Johnny's choices.
Johnny's got a plan, now he's on one
Repetition of Johnny's determined plan.
He used to tell his friends about his problems
Recalling Johnny's previous habit of sharing problems.
Now he's got a ticket to the penitentiary
Reiteration of the serious consequences Johnny faces.
And he ain't coming back now
Emphasizing that Johnny won't return from the penitentiary.
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