Human Condition
Unraveling Life's Tapestry: Megan McCormick's Reflection on the Human Condition
Lyrics
The human condition of needing permission
The inherent human condition involves seeking permission.
Or needing forgiveness for wishes you’re wishing
Requesting forgiveness for one's desires is part of the human experience.
Intention, ambition, assume your position
Having intentions and ambitions while acknowledging your role or status.
Accomplice or witness, a symptom or sickness
Being either a participant or observer in situations, indicating a connection to societal issues.
The thing about joy that's nothing like pleasure
Joy differs from pleasure, highlighting a nuanced emotional experience.
The thing about now that’s nothing like forever
The transient nature of the present compared to the concept of eternity.
The thing in the machine that’s counting on the lever
An analogy to a machine counting on a lever, possibly symbolizing reliance on external factors.
The thing about joy that’s nothing like pleasure
Reiteration of the distinction between joy and pleasure.
Quack with a stethoscope lacking the antidote
A metaphorical quack with a stethoscope lacking a cure, emphasizing ineffectiveness or deception.
The things you never know
Unknown aspects of life that remain hidden.
Worse than the government dope
A comparison to government-controlled substances, suggesting hidden dangers.
Worse than the government dope
Repetition emphasizing the severity or negative aspects of the government's influence.
The servant and the master
Exploration of the dynamic between a servant and a master, possibly reflecting power imbalances.
The building and the plaster
The fragility of structures (symbolized by building and plaster) in the face of challenges.
Faster and faster, it's forever after
A rapid pace of life, suggesting the relentless pursuit of goals.
It’s forever after
Emphasis on the perpetual nature of certain aspects of life.
All it takes is a machete
A machete symbolizing a tool to reveal one's true self, breaking illusions.
To show you you’re not a Getty
Highlighting that external appearances (like a Getty, possibly referring to wealth) don't define readiness.
To show you you’re not ready
Suggesting a need for preparation before facing challenges.
I could show you if you let me
Offering assistance or guidance if given the opportunity.
I could show you if you let me
Reiteration of the willingness to provide guidance if allowed.
The human condition of needing permission
Repetition of the theme of needing permission in the human condition.
Or needing forgiveness for wishes you’re wishing
Repetition of the theme of seeking forgiveness for desires in the human experience.
Intention, ambition, assume your position
Repetition of the importance of intentions, ambitions, and recognizing one's position.
Accomplice or witness, a symptom or sickness
Reiteration of the dual roles of being a participant or observer in societal matters.
As the mary-goes around
An enigmatic reference to Mary, possibly indicating a cyclical or repetitive pattern.
Even Mary knows when to jump off
Suggesting that even Mary, a symbolic figure, knows when to disengage from a cycle.
As the mary-goes around
Repetition of the cyclic nature, reinforcing the idea of recognizing when to break free.
Even Mary knows when to jump off
Reiteration of the concept that even symbolic figures recognize when to disengage.
As the mary-goes around
Continuation of the cyclic theme, emphasizing the importance of timing in breaking patterns.
Even Mary knows when to jump off
Repetition of the idea that even Mary knows when it's time to break away from a cycle.
As the mary-goes around
Continuation of the cyclic motif, reinforcing the notion of recognizing the right moment to disengage.
Even Mary knows when to jump off
Final repetition underscoring the significance of recognizing when to break free from a repetitive cycle.
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