Fence
Navigating Life's Chain Link Moments with Matt Roome
Lyrics
Both chainrings on my ten-speed
Refers to the two chainrings on a bicycle.
Got caught on some chain link fencing
Describes getting entangled in chain link fencing.
Hence the scrape on my knee
Explains a knee scrape as a result of the fencing incident.
If you're able to see it
Suggests difficulty in seeing the scrape amidst debris.
Through all the debris that got stuck
Highlights obstacles and challenges that obscure the issue.
But you think I fucked up 'cause I'm late again
Attributes lateness to perceived mistakes, possibly in life.
That's what happens when you never pay the man that you need
Blames lateness on neglecting responsibilities or debts.
I'm Not average don't give me a "C"
Rejects being labeled average, prefers recognition for achievement.
Unless it stands for "Check"
Accepts a "Check" (grade) if it signifies validation or approval.
I'll take it and leave
Willing to take acknowledgment and move on.
Need more ways to fall asleep
Expresses a need for more methods to fall asleep.
Cause the sheep jumping over that fence ain't working
Criticizes traditional methods (sheep jumping) for insomnia.
No need for complete rest
Rejects the necessity of complete rest.
I could hit reset with a cup of joe in the morning
Can reset and start anew with coffee in the morning.
Known to fall for bad bitches with bad habits
Admits attraction to individuals with problematic traits.
Type to make you want to take your matches to your mattress
Suggests attraction to risky or destructive relationships.
I fabricate what I said
Admits to embellishing statements but acknowledges some truth.
But it ain't far off from the truth it just ain't happen yet
Implies that certain statements are truthful but unrealized.
Calling your bluff
Calls out deception, challenges the honesty of others.
You're not speaking truly
States that the person is not speaking genuinely.
Enough is enough
Declares a limit to tolerance for falsehood.
You're not in a movie
Rejects dramatization, insists on reality.
No train wreck or a cut knee
Contrasts with dramatic situations, but still had a challenging day.
But I can't say my day went peachy
Admits difficulties but avoids exaggeration.
I slept through the clock and my car wouldn't start
Describes a problematic day, including oversleeping and car issues.
And my wallet had gone through the wash
Encountered financial issues, possibly due to oversight.
I showed up but I'm late again
Repeats lateness due to a lack of planning.
That's what happens when I never make a plan that I need
Reiterates the consequence of not having a needed plan.
I know that I ain't working for free
Acknowledges the need for compensation for work.
Back to dotting the I's and crossing the T's
Resumes attention to detail and precision in tasks.
Need new ways to fall asleep
Expresses the ongoing struggle to find effective sleep methods.
Cause the sheep jumping over that fence ain't working
Repeats dissatisfaction with traditional sleep aids.
No need for complete rest
Rejects the requirement for complete rest.
I could hit reset with a cup of joe in the morning
Emphasizes the ability to start fresh with morning coffee.
Phone call let you know that I ain't mad at you
Communicates a resolution, expressing understanding and forgiveness.
Realized it wasn't half as bad as I imagined
Reflects on a situation that turned out better than feared.
Elaborate what I said to make it more like the truth s
Admits to enhancing statements for clarity, no regrets.
So I got no regrets
Claims no remorse or guilt for actions taken.
Calling your bluff
Reiterates skepticism and challenges the sincerity of others.
You're not speaking truly
Asserts that the person is not expressing genuine feelings.
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