Lyrics
The Fahrenheits and the miles got the best of me
The challenges and distances (symbolized by Fahrenheits and miles) have overwhelmed me.
Not my signs, not my time, not my money
None of the signs, time, or money in this situation belong to me.
What a maze this town, I need a map baby
Describing the town as a maze, expressing a need for guidance or understanding (map).
Not my house, not my couch, not my balcony
None of the house, couch, or balcony is associated with me.
Don't be a smart-ass B-bite your tongue And worry about your, about yourself
Advising against being overly clever, encouraging self-restraint, and self-concern.
And don't be stupid
Warning against foolish actions or decisions.
Act like a grown up
Encouraging mature behavior.
Smile for the photos, cheese!
Suggesting a positive attitude for photographs, using the term "cheese" in a lighthearted manner.
That's not my town, not my folks, not my fault baby I do what I want, when I want, how I want baby
Rejecting any association with the town, people, or blame; asserting independence and freedom.
Not my roads, not my cops, not my families
None of the roads, police, or families are attributed to the speaker.
I do what I want, when I want, how I want, want
Reiteration of the speaker's autonomy and freedom of action.
Everyone I met here promised me the time of my life
People in the town promised an exciting time, but the speaker had a difficult year.
Man, I had a rough year
Expressing a challenging period in the past.
And I'm tryna make it out alive
Desiring to survive and overcome difficulties.
Cause what I'm used to is makin' music, makin' food
The speaker is accustomed to making music and food, referencing a familiar routine or lifestyle.
The change of seasons and the stews
Mention of the change of seasons and stews, indicating a connection to home or familiar surroundings.
Nobody asking what I do
Expressing a preference for not being questioned about personal choices or actions.
That's what I'm used to!
Highlighting the speaker's comfort with the accustomed way of life.
Not my town, not my folks, not my fault baby I do what I want, when I want, how I want baby
Reiteration of disassociation from the town, people, or responsibility, asserting personal freedom.
Not my roads, not my cops, not my families I do what I want, when I want, how I want, want
Repeating the idea of not being connected to roads, police, or families, emphasizing independence.
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