Passing By
Journey of Reflection: Matt and the Skeleton Crew's 'Passing By'
Lyrics
Maybe I
Expressing uncertainty about identity or character
I am really not a bad guy
Claiming not to be a bad person
You just met me at a bad time
Suggesting the possibility of a bad timing for the encounter
Maybe we
Speculating on a mutual failure shaped by design
We are failure by design
Implying a shared failure in a predetermined way
As you can see
Reflecting on the visible consequences of the failure
I am punch drunk still from last year
Indicating a lingering impact from the past year
I know I shouldn't be so cavalier
Acknowledging the inappropriateness of being nonchalant
But I know a good thing when I see her
Recognizing a valuable person despite the circumstances
Maybe I'm just passing by
Contemplating the transient nature of the encounter
maybe you're the love of my life
Pondering the potential significance of the person
maybe I'd say anything not to sleep alone tonight
Admitting a willingness to say anything to avoid loneliness
Or maybe this time I'll try
Considering a genuine effort this time
And maybe I
Admitting to compensating for lost time
I'm just making up for lost time
Playfully suggesting a future failed marriage
How'd you like to be my first ex-wife?
Humorously proposing a shared life in the countryside
We'll buy a place
Envisioning a joint property purchase
In the pretty countryside
Describing a location in the countryside
And it's ok
Accepting love as a possible biological trick
If love is just a trick our bodies play
Recognizing the propagation of DNA as a purpose
To further propagate our DNA
Questioning interference with nature's course
Then who are we
Pondering the insignificance of individuals in nature
To get in nature's way?
Considering the interference with the natural order
Maybe I'm just passing by
Reiterating the transient nature of the encounter
Maybe you're the love of my life
Revisiting the idea of the person as a significant figure
Maybe I'd say anything not to sleep alone tonight
Expressing a willingness to say anything to avoid loneliness
Or maybe this time I'll try
Reaffirming the intention to genuinely try this time
Maybe I'm just passing by
Reiterating the transient nature of the encounter
Maybe you're the love of my life
Revisiting the idea of the person as a significant figure
Maybe I'd say anything not to sleep alone
Expressing a willingness to say anything to avoid loneliness
Or maybe this time I'll try
Reaffirming the intention to genuinely try this time
Maybe this time I'll try
Emphasizing a sincere commitment to try
Maybe this time I'll try
Reiterating a sincere commitment to try
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