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We've been taking baby steps to prepare for when the patterns start to change
We've been taking gradual steps to prepare for changes in patterns.
They always told me to keep them safe
Advice received was to keep things safe.
But unsteady hands brought violent waves and if you'd just admit it, I'd take the blame
Despite trying to keep things safe, mistakes led to significant consequences, and admitting fault is sought.
All at once, we all collapse but we bend away
All collapse simultaneously, but there is flexibility to endure.
Somewhere, I keep falling far behind
Falling behind in an unspecified aspect.
I keep falling back somewhere
Repetition of falling back, emphasizing a sense of regression.
I keep falling far behind
Continued falling behind, indicating a struggle to keep up.
You know that I keep slipping back
Acknowledgment of slipping back, possibly from progress or stability.
So if you're questioning your faith, it's just a consequence of space
Questioning one's faith is a consequence of space, possibly metaphorical for personal growth.
And I will pray that they forget my name
Expressing a desire for anonymity through prayer.
So now they're taking baby steps to prepare for when I finally start to change
Others are now preparing for the speaker's change, contrasting with the initial preparation.
They always told me to stay so safe
Reiteration of the advice to stay safe, perhaps with a sense of irony.
Somewhere, I keep falling far behind
Reiteration of falling far behind, emphasizing a persistent struggle.
I keep falling back somewhere
Continued emphasis on falling back, portraying a recurring setback.
I keep falling far behind
Continued falling far behind, depicting a prolonged difficulty.
You know that I keep slipping back
Repetition of slipping back, emphasizing a continuous challenge.
Just catch your breath, man, relax
Encouragement to relax and catch one's breath, possibly addressing stress or anxiety.
Just count to ten, you're the sunshine boy
Direct identification as the "sunshine boy" and encouragement to relax.
Just catch your breath, relax
Reiteration of catching breath and relaxing, reinforcing the positive identification.
You're the sunshine boy, you're the sunshine boy
Affirmation of being the "sunshine boy," emphasizing a positive and calming identity.
Just catch your breath, man, relax
Repetition of encouragement to catch breath and relax, maintaining the positive tone.
Just count to ten, you're the sunshine boy
Repetition of counting to ten and being the "sunshine boy," emphasizing calmness.
Just catch your breath, relax
Reiteration of catching breath and relaxing, emphasizing the positive identity.
You're the sunshine boy
Affirmation of being the "sunshine boy," reinforcing a positive self-perception.
You're the sunshine
Repetition of the positive identity as the "sunshine."
Go and show us who you think you are
Encouragement to demonstrate one's true self.
You're just a nothing man so keep your hands to yourself
A warning against inappropriate behavior and a suggestion to keep hands to oneself.
Try again and you'll lose both of your eyes
Another warning, with potential consequences of losing one's eyes if trying again.
What would your father say if he could speak straight?
Speculation on what the speaker's father would say, questioning actions.
Don't you know you're just a sitting duck?
Identification as a vulnerable target, comparing to a sitting duck.
You've got your back to the door, you'll keep your mouth shut
A caution to remain silent, possibly to avoid trouble.
I could shoot out both his eyes
An expression of potential aggression, suggesting harm to another's eyes.
I could shoot out both of your eyes
Reiteration of the potential harm to someone's eyes.
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