Lyrics
Sail the ships that's full of rats and mice who'll soon devour
Sailing on ships infested with rats and mice, symbolizing challenges and obstacles that can consume or destroy.
Sink down to the ocean floor and question who's in power
Sinking to the ocean floor prompts reflection on who holds true power and authority in life.
Is it the man that's guiding sails or hiding in the tower
Questioning whether power lies with those directing the sails or those concealed in a tower, exploring different sources of influence.
The captain giving giving orders to the boy behind the galver
The captain issues orders to the boy behind the galver, highlighting hierarchies and relationships in command structures.
The days keep coming so don't stop running
Encouraging perseverance as the days continue, advising not to cease efforts in the face of challenges.
What's chasing you won't change
Challenges won't change, implying that facing one's problems is essential, even if the pursuers remain constant.
It won't help numbing the band keeps drumming
Numbing oneself won't help, while the band symbolizes life's rhythms, and aging is a natural process.
And ripens with old age
Life matures with age, similar to how fruit ripens, suggesting that experiences enrich over time.
So go to bed and pray tomorrow
Encouraging hope for a better tomorrow through prayer before bedtime.
Is the day you'll come back humming
Anticipating a positive return with a joyful melody.
The future doesn't hold the trait
The future lacks a trait that reduces someone to nothing, emphasizing the potential for growth and significance.
That turns you into nothing
Metaphorically floating down a creek of hope, where shallower waters symbolize diminishing optimism.
Floating down the creek of hope while water's going shallow
Paranoia, represented by holes in a barrel, suggests how excessive fear can undermine one's foundation or stability.
One ounce of paranoia is what cut holes in your barrel
Experiencing discomfort and confusion symbolized by soggy boots and a foggy mind.
Your boots go soggy head feels foggy
In moments of solitude, feeling groggy contrasts with public interactions where pleasing others becomes a priority.
Mind just ain't at ease
Reiterating the importance of facing challenges and not giving up, emphasizing the constancy of life's pursuits.
In solitude stay groggy while in public aim to please
Numbing oneself won't aid in facing challenges, while life's rhythms continue with aging.
The days keep coming so don't stop running
Encouraging hope for a positive return with a joyful melody, mirroring the earlier sentiment.
What's chasing you won't change
Challenges persist, and avoiding them won't bring about change, reemphasizing the need for resilience.
It won't help numbing the band keeps drumming
Numbing oneself won't help, while the band symbolizes life's rhythms, and aging is a natural process.
And ripens with old age
Life matures with age, similar to how fruit ripens, suggesting that experiences enrich over time.
So go to bed and pray tomorrow
Encouraging hope for a better tomorrow through prayer before bedtime, mirroring the earlier sentiment.
Is the day you'll come back humming
Anticipating a positive return with a joyful melody, echoing the earlier anticipation of coming back humming.
The future doesn't hold the trait
Reiterating that the future holds potential and growth, avoiding a fate of insignificance.
That turns you into nothing
Emphasizing that personal development and significance endure over time, avoiding a state of nothingness.
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