Lyrics
The best of all time, New York Times
The speaker considers themselves the best, worthy of recognition by the prestigious New York Times.
I turned around, committing crimes
The speaker reflects on their past actions, possibly admitting to engaging in illicit activities.
'This is one for the headlines'
Expressing a sense of importance, the speaker suggests that their experiences are noteworthy and deserve attention.
And every single line is movie like
Describing the events as cinematic, the speaker implies that their life unfolds like a movie, captivating and dramatic.
It's news worthy like
Highlighting the newsworthiness of their story, the speaker believes that their experiences are significant enough to be reported as news.
Our story could be a headline
The speaker envisions their life story becoming a headline, emphasizing its impact and public interest.
Headline
Reiterating the desire for attention and recognition, possibly suggesting a craving for fame or acknowledgment.
So if I crossed the riverside
If the speaker takes unconventional paths or risks, they expect it to be widely noticed, crossing the metaphorical riverside.
Down the alley, to your sight
Describing a secretive journey, possibly metaphorical, to reach someone's attention.
Every frame and every shot would be expected
The speaker anticipates that every moment captured, every frame and shot, would be anticipated or predicted.
And if I drove down to the beach
A hypothetical scenario at the beach where every action and conversation is expected and lacks spontaneity.
We'd sit down by the fallen leaves
Imagining a serene moment with someone, where even the fallen leaves contribute to the expected nature of the situation.
Every line of our talk would be expected
The speaker foresees that every line of conversation would be predictable and lack surprise.
Cause it's great enough
Expressing satisfaction or contentment with the current state of affairs, implying that it is remarkable enough.
I can hear the waves in and out
The speaker can perceive the natural sounds of the waves, indicating a heightened awareness of their surroundings.
It's calling out
The waves are metaphorically calling out, possibly representing a desire for attention or recognition.
Our names, singing it out loud
Suggesting that their names are being sung out loud, reinforcing the idea of seeking acknowledgment or fame.
Classic novels, tales
Reference to classic novels and tales, implying that the speaker's life is like a story with archetypal elements.
Fairy tales
Referring to fairy tales, indicating that the speaker's experiences may be idealized or fantastical.
Rewritten to be an object of a sale
Suggesting that their life story is rewritten for commercial purposes, possibly for sale or consumption.
For sale
Explicitly stating the commercialization of their experiences, reinforcing the idea of their life as a marketable commodity.
So if I crossed the riverside
Repeating the concept of crossing the riverside, the speaker emphasizes the significance of their unconventional actions.
Down the alley, to your sight
Reiterating the secretive journey, suggesting persistence in seeking attention or connection.
Every frame and every shot would be expected
Similar to line 10, emphasizing the predictability of every captured moment, reinforcing a lack of spontaneity.
And if I drove down to the beach
Repeating the beach scenario, where the speaker envisions expected conversations and moments with someone.
We'd sit down by the fallen leaves
Reiterating the serene moment by the fallen leaves, symbolizing a picturesque yet expected setting.
Every line of our talk would be expected
Similar to line 13, foreseeing predictable conversations, suggesting a sense of routine or predictability in relationships.
Cause it's great enough
Reaffirming the satisfaction with the current state of affairs, underscoring the greatness of the speaker's experiences.
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