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Ain´t so bad, ain´t so bad, could´ve been a loserAin´t so
Emphasizes that the current situation isn't as bad as it could have been; avoiding being a loser.
bad, ain´t so bad, rather be a boozerStanding at the
Expresses a preference for being a drinker (boozer) rather than facing a worse situation.
crossroads, see where the wind blowsFollowing the white
Metaphorically standing at a critical decision point, uncertain about the future.
line, following my noseYou´ve been living on a razor´s
Metaphorically following a predefined path or conforming to expectations without thinking independently.
edge, soon as you learned to shaveMake sure you live, be a
Suggests living dangerously close to risky situations since a young age.
long time deadCradle To The GraveAin´t too
Life from birth to death, implying the inevitability of mortality.
good, don´t look good, but it´ll get worseDon´t look good,
Acknowledges that things may not seem good and might deteriorate further.
don´t feel good, it´s gonna take yearsLife drives you
Life might not look or feel pleasant and might take a long time to improve.
nuts, babe, ´cos you ain´t certainKicks you in the guts,
Life's uncertainty leads to feeling mentally distressed.
babe, and leaves you hurtingDon´t matter up or down,
Regardless of direction or choice, life's experiences affect individuals.
sideways, in or outIf it makes you feel good, do it, and
Encouragement to pursue what brings joy and then move on from it.
then get outDon´t spend your life on your own bedCradle To The GraveAin´t so bad, ain´t so bad,
Advice against spending one's entire life in a comfortable, unchallenging situation.
could´ve been a junkieAin´t so bad, ain´t all bad,
Highlighting the avoidance of being a drug addict or junkie, indicating a preferable situation.
could´ve had a monkeyYou can´t take it with you, not
Indicates avoiding a scenario where one could have had a difficult or unpleasant companion (like having a monkey).
even if you earn itSo find out what you need babe, then
Suggests the futility of accumulating wealth or possessions beyond death and the importance of understanding personal needs.
you´d better learn itIt don´t matter who you are,
Emphasizes the irrelevance of social status or occupation; everyone faces similar challenges in life.
millionaire or whoreJust get out and scrape that jar,
Encourages making use of resources available for personal fulfillment or survival.
that´s what they´ve got it forYou´ve been living on a
Metaphorically living dangerously in a way that can cause harm or damage.
razor´s edge, one way to behaveMake sure you do it, it´ll
Advises taking action despite the risks involved.
cut you deadCradle To The Grave
Reiterates the inevitability of death despite actions taken throughout life.
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