Lyrics
Oh I'll bet I know what you like
Expressing confidence in understanding the listener's preferences.
At least think I know what you might
Expressing uncertainty about the accuracy of understanding the listener's preferences.
I'm not the most cocksure guy
Acknowledging a lack of overconfidence in oneself.
But I get all bold with every smile
Gaining confidence and boldness with the listener's smiles.
So please, show me your teeth, I'll show mine
Requesting the listener to smile, emphasizing reciprocity by showing one's own teeth.
I sure hope our P's and Q's don't mind
Expressing hope that etiquette ("P's and Q's") won't be offended.
Cause I've been alone quite some time
Highlighting a period of loneliness and the desire for connection.
And I've got to scratch this itch of mine
Expressing a metaphorical itch that needs to be addressed.
And I think I know what you know
Claiming shared knowledge or understanding with the listener.
I'm not that smooth but I'm not blind
Acknowledging a lack of smoothness but asserting perceptiveness.
The hours pass us by as gin slips slowly
Describing the passage of time while drinking, possibly implying intoxication.
Past our tingling spines, cheeks warm and glowing
Depicting physical sensations associated with alcohol consumption.
I'm a social mess but not yet slurring
Admitting to social awkwardness but denying drunken speech.
The words that come to rest upon my luring tongue
Describing the careful choice of words and their impact on the listener.
Oh I'll bet I know what you like
Repeating the expression of confidence in understanding the listener's preferences.
At least think I know what you might
Reiterating uncertainty about the accuracy of understanding the listener's preferences.
I'm not the most cocksure guy
Reiterating a lack of overconfidence in oneself.
But I still sure fight the good hard fight
Asserting the commitment to a challenging and virtuous struggle.
Try as I may, try I might
Expressing determination to persist in addressing personal desires.
I'll ever scratch this itch of mine
Affirming the perpetual nature of personal desires.
We've all got our vices, this one's mine
Admitting to having vices, with a particular one being acknowledged.
So I might not smoke but I get high
Highlighting an alternative way of achieving a "high" without smoking.
Underneath this fleshy robe lies a beast with no control
Metaphorically describing an inner, uncontrollable beast.
I fed it once look how it's grown
Reflecting on the growth of an inner struggle or temptation.
Oh my god, bring me peace from this wolf covered in fleece
Pleading for relief from inner conflicts and desires.
I can't shake loose from its teeth
Expressing difficulty in breaking free from the grip of inner temptations.
Oh my god, set me free
Pleading for freedom from inner struggles.
I have no ability to cut my leash and walk away
Admitting a lack of ability to break free from personal limitations.
With every passing night my conscience lessens
Describing a diminishing conscience over time and its effect on guilt.
And seems to pacify these guilt filled sessions
Indicating a reduction in guilt through the passage of time.
Now I'm a social pest but not yet willing
Admitting to being socially bothersome but not yet ready to abandon personal principles.
To put my laws to rest till I'm done filling these holes
Expressing a determination to fulfill personal desires despite societal norms.
I'll bet I know what you like
Reiterating the expression of confidence in understanding the listener's preferences.
At least think I know what you might
Reiterating uncertainty about the accuracy of understanding the listener's preferences.
And I'm not the most cocksure man (?)
Reiterating a lack of overconfidence in oneself with a possible correction in the lyrics.
I take what I get and get what I can
Emphasizing a pragmatic approach to accepting and making the best of the situation.
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