Lyrics
Well you're right that no one informed ya'
Expressing acknowledgment that the listener was not informed.
I guess I should have warned ya'
Recognizing a failure to warn the listener about something.
It's all a contest
Describing a situation as a competition or struggle.
And you said they all wanted to hide ya'
Referring to the listener's belief that others wanted to keep them hidden.
But when they got deep inside ya'
Highlighting a situation where others became intimately involved.
It's a big mess
Describing the aftermath of the aforementioned involvement as chaotic.
And you know me better now and
Claiming a better understanding of the speaker.
You see I'm in the middle
Indicating a neutral or ambiguous position in a conflict.
And you don't know why or how but
Expressing confusion about the reasons and methods of betrayal.
You sold me down your river
Accusing the listener of betrayal, using the metaphor of selling down the river.
And I'm just plain old sandwiched in between
Describing the speaker's position as caught in the middle.
So save your water woman I won't
Rejecting the offer or influence of the listener, using water as a metaphor.
Drink out of your stream
Emphasizing the speaker's refusal to be influenced by the listener.
Well the shouts of a thousand disciples
Describing a loud and impactful event involving many followers and weapons.
And the brass Winchester rifles
Specifically mentioning powerful firearms that contributed to the event.
Brought the house down
Expressing the success or conclusion of the event.
And I know that I don't concern you, but
Acknowledging that the speaker's issues may not be of concern to the listener.
Life's got a way it can burn you
Reflecting on the unpredictable and potentially harmful nature of life.
Ya' lose the high ground
Referring to a loss of advantage or moral high ground.
You're a match that I have burned, you're
Metaphorically describing a relationship as a burned match and turned page.
A page that I have turned
Acknowledging that certain details are already known to the listener.
And you know the rest
Assuming familiarity with the outcome of the relationship.
And I'd never steal your water, it
Clarifying the speaker's lack of intent to take advantage of the listener.
Was your whining boss man's daughter
Revealing the true identity of someone mentioned earlier.
Your half-brother confessed
Adding a confession by a family member to the narrative.
Yeah, save your water woman I won't
Reiterating the rejection of the listener's influence using water as a metaphor.
Drink out of your stream
Affirming the speaker's decision not to partake in the listener's metaphorical stream.
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