Old Habits
Breaking Chains: Embracing Change in Morgan Finlay's 'Old Habits'
Lyrics
Lately I've been taking stock of things
Lately, I've been reflecting on my life and assessing my situation.
Seeing what the cat drags in
Examining the consequences of my actions or decisions.
Throttle down on the suffering
Reducing the intensity of pain or hardship.
To let more good climb in
Opening up space for more positive experiences.
Over the years you stop a-wondering
Over time, I've stopped questioning or pondering certain things.
Done things for far too long
Engaged in activities for an extended period.
You know you better be a-changing
A realization that change is necessary.
But the timing's always wrong
Despite recognizing the need for change, the right moment doesn't seem to come.
Old habits
Introduction of the theme of "Old Habits."
Yeah the ones that gonna save ya
Certain habits that one believes will save them.
Are the ones that gonna let you down
Warning that these saving habits can also disappoint.
Old habits
Reiteration of the theme of "Old Habits."
Yeah you think you got 'em handled
Confidence in managing these habits but with potential consequences.
But I think you oughta look around
Suggesting a need to reassess one's handling of these habits.
I used to love a funny cigarette
Previous enjoyment of a particular type of cigarette.
Still do from time to time
Continued occasional enjoyment of the mentioned cigarette.
Find me loose-lipped and rambling
Describing a carefree and uninhibited state of mind.
A-letting go my mind
Letting go of inhibitions and allowing thoughts to flow freely.
Never saw it as a problem
Not recognizing the mentioned behavior as a problem.
To Cheech out and loosen up
Using a substance (Cheech) to relax and unwind.
Somehow I reached the next level
Unexpectedly reaching a higher state without the substance.
I get high without that stuff
Experiencing a heightened state of being without external influences.
Old habits
Reiteration of the theme of "Old Habits."
Yeah the ones that gonna save ya
Belief that certain habits will provide salvation.
Are the ones that gonna let you down
Acknowledgment that these saving habits may lead to disappointment.
Old habits
Reiteration of the theme of "Old Habits."
Yeah you think you got 'em handled
Confidence in managing these habits but with potential consequences.
But I think you oughta look around
Suggesting a need to reassess one's handling of these habits.
I'd often pin it on intensity
Attributing certain behaviors to intensity and loneliness.
That I was a lonely fool
Self-perception as a lonely individual with strong convictions.
A little too headstrong to follow
Resistance to conforming to societal norms.
A little social rule
Rejecting certain social conventions or rules.
Ever since I started listening
Changed perspective after listening to others.
I hear what other people say
Becoming more attentive to the opinions of others.
I'm drawing more out of living
Finding more meaning and fulfillment in life.
For stepping out of my own way
Taking positive steps by overcoming personal obstacles.
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