Worthy to Say
Unveiling Shadows: Decoding Nickelback's 'Worthy to Say' Tale
Lyrics
They usually come around about 10 o'clock
Reference to a regular occurrence around 10 o'clock.
You can hear them
Ability to perceive or sense their presence.
You can tell them by the way they knock
Identification through the distinct way they knock.
Somebody said the other one had a badge
Rumors about one of them having a badge (police).
Who told ya' Who told ya
Questioning the source of information.
How bout if I stay and you run away
Suggesting a scenario of staying while someone else runs away.
Well come on back and try to get some today
Encouraging the person to return and try to achieve something today.
Well somebody's gonna do it again
Prediction that someone will repeat an action.
Gonna make me turn against all of my friends
Fear of being influenced negatively against friends.
So you better have something damn worthy to say
Emphasizing the importance of having a meaningful message.
They're growin' dope everywhere around the block
Reference to widespread cultivation of marijuana.
You can smell it
Sensory perception of the prevalent drug activity.
You can tell by the way they talk
Identification through conversation about illegal activities.
Somebody stole five for gasoline
Report of a theft related to gasoline.
Who told ya' Who told ya
Questioning the reliability of information.
How bout if I stay and you run away
Repetition of the scenario from lines 6-7.
Well come on back and try to get some today
Encouraging a return to attempt something.
Well somebody's gonna do it again
Reiteration of the prediction of a repeated action.
Gonna make me turn against all of my friends
Fear of turning against friends due to external influence.
So you better have something damn worthy to say
Emphasizing the need for a meaningful message.
I'll never do it again 'No I wont'
Commitment to not repeat a certain action.
Lets settle it 'We don't
Declaring a resolution to settle an issue.
I can't afford my life cause I'm spending it
Financial struggle due to excessive spending.
Since you got just what you wanted
Acknowledgment of obtaining desired outcomes.
We never do anything anymore
Expression of inactivity or lack of shared experiences.
One on the telephone' one on the door
Indication of isolation with one on the phone and one at the door.
Somebody said revenge was served sweeter cold
Mention of the belief that revenge is more satisfying when served cold.
I told ya' I told ya
Reiteration of questioning the reliability of information.
They're growing dope everywhere around the block
Repetition of the reference to widespread marijuana cultivation.
You can smell it you can tell it by the way they talk
Reiteration of sensory perception of drug activity.
Somebody stole five for gasoline
Repetition of a theft related to gasoline.
Who told ya' Who told ya
Reiteration of questioning the reliability of information.
How bout if I stay and you run away
Repetition of the scenario from lines 6-7.
Well come on back and try to get some today
Encouraging a return to attempt something.
Well somebody's gonna do it again
Reiteration of the prediction of a repeated action.
Gonna make me turn against all of my friends
Fear of turning against friends due to external influence.
So you better have something damn worthy to say
Emphasizing the need for a meaningful message.
I'll never do it again 'No I wont'
Recommitment to not repeat a certain action.
Let's settle it 'We don't'
Reiteration of the resolution to settle an issue.
I can't afford my life cause I'm spending it
Reiteration of financial struggle due to excessive spending.
Since you got just what you wanted
Reiteration of acknowledgment of obtaining desired outcomes.
I'll never do it again 'No I won't'
Recommitment to not repeat a certain action.
Praise myself 'I don't'
Self-praise for not repeating a certain action.
I can't afford my life cause I'm spending it
Reiteration of financial struggle due to excessive spending.
Since you got just what you wanted
Reiteration of acknowledgment of obtaining desired outcomes.
What you wanted
Confirmation of achieving what was desired.
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