Lyrics
End of the race
Expressing the conclusion or completion of a competition or journey.
Don't have to come
Suggesting that there is no obligation for someone to participate or join.
When you get to the tape
Referring to reaching the finish line in the customary manner.
In the usual way
Describing a typical approach or method.
Y'all celebrate
Highlighting the joyful observance of an achievement by others.
I'll just peel off
Choosing to withdraw or separate at an early stage.
At the quarter-mark leg
Comparing quietness to that of a house cat, possibly signifying stealth or subtlety.
Quiet as a house cat
If departure is imminent, expressing a preference for someone else to make decisions.
If I'm to go
A condition or requirement for departure.
I'm gonna leave it in your hands
Entrusting the outcome or resolution to someone else.
'Cause I don't know
Admitting uncertainty about the future or the completion of a task.
If I'm gonna see it to the end
Uncertainty about witnessing the conclusion of a situation.
Down the street
Moving away casually along a street.
Gliding away
Gently gliding or moving effortlessly.
As you came after me
Referencing someone pursuing the speaker with a question.
"What do you mean?
Quoting a question about the existence of a remaining creative expression.
There's a song left to sing"
Responding to the question, emphasizing the speaker's intention to leave memories behind.
You just tell them
Instructing someone to communicate that the speaker will miss everything.
I'll miss everything
Expressing genuine feelings of potential longing or nostalgia.
'Cause I really might
Acknowledging the possibility of deep emotions.
Show me a dance
Requesting a physical or expressive demonstration of joy.
Hum me a tune
Asking for a melody or musical expression.
I'd alight a little eye
Referring to a subtle or meaningful glance.
One for the hands
Symbolizing unity or connection through hands.
One for the pew
Indicating a distinction between physical and spiritual aspects of life.
I'd ally to live and die
Expressing commitment to live and die for a cause or connection.
If I'm to go
Reiterating the preference for someone else to determine the outcome.
I'm gonna leave it in your hands
Reiterating uncertainty about witnessing the conclusion of a situation.
'Cause I don't know
Restating the admission of uncertainty about the future.
If I'm gonna see it to the end
Repeating uncertainty about witnessing the conclusion of a situation.
Brother, I knew
Addressing a brother, indicating a personal connection or bond.
I would ask this of you
Expressing a request or favor to the brother.
And I'm sorry
Apologizing for the emotional nature of the request.
Most of it's blue
Acknowledging a predominant feeling of sadness.
But the other part's true
Acknowledging the existence of a truthful or genuine aspect.
And you know me
Asserting familiarity or understanding between individuals.
Can you tell that story?
Prompting the brother to narrate a story.
Show me a dance
Requesting a physical or expressive demonstration of joy (repeated).
Hum me a tune
Asking for a melody or musical expression (repeated).
I'd alight a little eye
Referring to a subtle or meaningful glance (repeated).
One for the hands
Symbolizing unity or connection through hands (repeated).
One for the pew
Indicating a distinction between physical and spiritual aspects of life (repeated).
I'd ally to live and die
Expressing commitment to live and die for a cause or connection (repeated).
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