Commitment
Dangerous Commitments: Decoding Teenage Aggression and Rock 'n' Roll Speculation
Lyrics
Under the gun to wear my teenage aggression
Feeling pressured to express youthful aggression.
Tell everyone it's the high school's newest succession
Announcing a new trend in high school, possibly related to the aggression mentioned in line 1.
We didn't know what he was getting us into
Unaware of the consequences of their actions or decisions.
Look out below, below
A warning, suggesting potential negative outcomes.
Come blazing your guns
An invitation or challenge to confront difficulties or obstacles.
You write us off when times are rough, baby I couldn't say it enough, no
Expressing frustration at being dismissed during tough times.
Your commitment's so dangerous
Commenting on someone's commitment, possibly negatively, implying it poses a threat.
Under the scope, the new craze from the paid and the faceless
Referring to a new popular trend, possibly with negative consequences.
Packaged and sold by the gross to the young and the tasteless
Highlighting the commercialization of trends for profit.
Does anyone know where they go when they find the replacements
Raising a question about the fate of those replaced by new trends.
Look out below, below
Reiterating the warning about potential negative outcomes.
Come blazing your guns
A repetition of the invitation or challenge mentioned in line 6.
You write us off when times are rough, baby I couldn't say it enough, no
Repeating frustration at being disregarded during difficult times.
Your commitment's so dangerous
Re-emphasizing concerns about someone's dangerous commitment.
Hours and hours of stipulation
Referring to prolonged periods of speculation or conjecture.
Slowly adding up to manipulation
Indicating a gradual accumulation of influence or control through manipulation.
We bought into your presentation
Acknowledging acceptance of a presented image or idea.
Rock 'n' roll and speculation
Connecting rock 'n' roll with speculation, possibly critiquing the music industry.
Throw your pitch and show your numbers
Encouraging someone to present their case and share their achievements.
Dropping names of the people you're working under
Revealing influential connections or associations.
I'll keep the miles, you can have the cash
Choosing experience or memories over material wealth.
Here's your word you can have it back
Returning a promise or commitment, indicating its lack of value.
Come blazing your guns
Reiteration of the challenge or invitation to confront difficulties.
You write us off when times are rough, baby I couldn't say it enough, no
Reiterating frustration at being dismissed during tough times.
Your commitment's so dangerous
Re-emphasizing concerns about someone's dangerous commitment.
I can't stand the crossroads
Expressing discomfort or dislike for critical decision points.
Turn around when the times are rough, baby I couldn't say it enough
Suggesting the importance of support during challenging times.
Your commitment's so dangerous
Re-emphasizing concerns about someone's dangerous commitment.
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