Sinking Ship
Rising Above the Sinking Ship: A Tale of Redemption in Liam McGarry's Lyrics
Lyrics
I've never really been the type of kid
The singer reflects on their reserved nature as a child.
To talk about the things I did
Expressing hesitancy to discuss past actions.
When I was younger
Nostalgia for the carefree days of youth.
Leave all of them hard times in the past
Commitment to leaving difficult times behind.
Feeling protected, feelin proud
Feeling secure and proud due to association with a group, despite potential risks.
Cos you're in with the wrong crowd
Awareness of being involved with the wrong crowd.
It sounds appealing
Recognition of the allure of such situations.
But you know the feeling doesn't last
Acknowledgment that the temporary feeling of security doesn't last.
How long can you pretend it's all a game
Questioning the duration of pretending that risky situations are just a game.
How long can you
Continuation of the questioning, emphasizing the seriousness beneath the facade.
It's a cryin shame
Labeling the situation as a crying shame, expressing regret or disappointment.
So tell me do you do you really wanna go down with the sinking ship
Prompting someone to consider if they want to be associated with a failing endeavor.
Now tell me do I, do I really wanna know why you're giving lip
Expressing curiosity about the reasons behind someone's defiant attitude.
When all's I'm giving you is good advice
Offering good advice while highlighting the unresponsiveness of the listener.
So please don't have me tell ye twice
Emphasizing the importance of the advice and the need for compliance.
They'll drag you with them as they're goin down
Warning about the consequences of staying with a failing situation.
So get out before you drown
Encouraging prompt action to avoid negative outcomes.
Before you drown
Reiteration of the urgency to leave before adverse consequences occur.
Before you drown
-So get out before you drown
-All those sugar coated lies
Criticism of deceptive and attractive falsehoods.
And being dressed up in disguise
Highlighting the deceptive nature of appearances and disguises.
Stood on the corner but no one really warns you that
Observing the lack of warnings about the fading security associated with certain actions.
The security will fade
Emphasizing the impermanence of security.
Disappear and be erased
Reference to the disappearance and erasure of the sense of security.
But there'll be better times ahead for you to celebrate
Optimistic anticipation of better times to come despite current difficulties.
From even shouting at my mum
Reflecting on past conflicts, possibly with family.
To the person I've become
Acknowledgment of personal growth and change.
I know I'll make you proud with everything I've done
Expressing determination to make parents proud through achievements.
So tell me do you do you really wanna go down with the sinking ship
Repeating the earlier question about association with a failing situation.
Now tell me do I, do I really wanna know why you're giving lip
Reiterating curiosity about the reasons behind defiant behavior.
When all's I'm giving you is good advice
Emphasizing the valuable nature of the advice given.
So please don't have me tell ye twice
Underlining the importance of heeding advice without repetition.
They'll drag you with them as they're goin down
Warning about being dragged down with those facing negative consequences.
So get out before you drown
Reiterating the urgency to leave before adverse outcomes occur.
Before you drown
Final reiteration of the need to leave before negative consequences unfold.
Before you drown
-So get out before you drown
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