GET CLEAN
Unveiling the Endless Struggle: GET CLEAN by Lewis Knudsen
Lyrics
Trying to sweep up after the flowers
Symbolic attempt to tidy up the aftermath of something beautiful or positive.
As the petals fall down every second of the hour
Continuous effort to clean up the mess created by the constant falling of petals.
Always cleaning, never clean
Struggling with the contradiction of always cleaning but never achieving a state of cleanliness.
Lint roll this shirt to a perfect black
Using a lint roller to make a black shirt perfect, emphasizing meticulous efforts.
Then into my lap jumps a ragdoll cat
A cat disrupts the cleanliness, suggesting unexpected challenges in maintaining order.
Always cleaning, never clean
Reiteration of the ongoing struggle to stay clean despite constant cleaning.
You know what I feel
Expressing an understanding or connection with someone about the emotions being felt.
You know what I mean
Confirming shared understanding or empathy regarding the situation.
I'm over here saying
Communication of the singer's struggle with the desire to achieve cleanliness.
I'm trying to get clean
Declaration of the singer's intention to overcome challenges and achieve a clean state.
The mud and the blood got me all covered up
Metaphorical description of being covered in mud and blood, indicating a messy and troubled state.
From my feet to my guts don't know which end is up
Feeling disoriented and confused, not knowing which way is up due to the challenges faced.
Always cleaning never clean
Reiteration of the constant struggle to be clean despite efforts.
Take out the garbage sweep the floor
Performing routine tasks like taking out the garbage and sweeping the floor to maintain order.
In one more hour they're going to kick down the door
Anticipating external challenges or problems that might disrupt the cleanliness efforts.
Always cleaning never clean
Highlighting the persistent struggle to stay clean even when facing imminent challenges.
You know what I feel
Reiterating the shared emotional experience or understanding with someone.
You know what I mean
Emphasizing the mutual comprehension of the emotional state being communicated.
Spend all day cleaning
Spending significant time on cleaning, yet not achieving the desired level of cleanliness.
Nothing gets clean
Expressing frustration at the lack of progress in achieving a clean state despite efforts.
I thought I was alright
Reflection on a previous belief of being fine or okay.
In Sunday suit and tie
Describing a seemingly proper appearance with a suit and tie on a Sunday.
But my hands they make demands
The hands demanding more, indicating internal struggles despite an outwardly composed appearance.
That will not be denied
Unavoidable demands that cannot be ignored, contributing to internal conflicts.
I go to confessions
Turning to confessions, possibly seeking redemption or relief from internal struggles.
Say I've learned a lesson
Claiming to have learned a lesson, but facing challenges that lead to repeated mistakes.
Fall back in the quicksand
Falling back into difficulties or challenges, likened to sinking in quicksand.
Always cleaning never clean
Reiteration of the ongoing struggle to be clean despite facing persistent challenges.
In my nightmares, in my dreams
The theme of struggling for cleanliness persists even in the singer's nightmares and dreams.
I'm trying to get clean
Reiterating the singer's continuous effort to overcome challenges and achieve cleanliness.
Trying to get clean
Final statement emphasizing the ongoing effort to achieve a clean state.
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