I Suppose
Unveiling Life's Uncertainties: I Suppose by Nick Dittmeier
Lyrics
Dad drinks like he’s paid to, mama’s in an urn
Dad has a drinking problem, and the mother has passed away.
Brother said he ain’t getting out soon
The brother anticipates a lengthy stay in his current situation.
Says he’s gotta wait his turn
The brother acknowledges the need to wait patiently for his turn or opportunity.
hey ya never know they could call him any day, give his shoe laces back and say to walk away i know
There is uncertainty about the brother's release; he might be called any day to leave prison.
I’ve seen stranger things, ya never know
The speaker has experienced unusual or unexpected events, emphasizing the unpredictability of life.
I suppose
Expressing a resigned acknowledgment of the unpredictable nature of life.
County road, dividing east and west
A geographical reference to a county road dividing east and west, possibly symbolizing a choice or separation.
Guidance counselor said to leave would be best
A guidance counselor suggests leaving would be beneficial, but the speaker stayed in Indiana.
I stayed in Indiana and it wasn’t all bad, I’m another day older, look more like my dad i know
Reflecting on staying in Indiana, acknowledging the passage of time, and resembling the father.
I’ve seen stranger things, ya never know
Reiterating the speaker's experience with unusual things, emphasizing life's uncertainties.
I suppose
Reaffirming a resigned acceptance of life's unpredictability.
30 days on the high seas, ya got mouths to feed, avoid a mutiny
Describing a challenging situation with responsibilities (30 days on the high seas) and the need to avoid rebellion.
Say you wanna be with the best round here, go on van gogh and cut off your ear for the show
Suggesting that to be considered the best, one might have to make significant sacrifices, using van Gogh's ear-cutting as a metaphor.
I’ve seen stranger things, ya never know
Reiterating the speaker's experience with strange things and emphasizing life's uncertainties.
I suppose
Reaffirming a resigned acceptance of life's unpredictability.
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