Stunt Double
The Art of Blame-Shifting: Stunt Doubles in Life's Script
Lyrics
Here's another drink to cover
Celebrating with another drink to conceal or mask the impact of your words.
every word you say
Suggesting the use of alcohol to cope with or distract from the spoken words.
fine excuses, it wasn't you then
Providing excuses, disassociating oneself from a past version of behavior.
sorry, my mistake
Admitting a mistake and expressing regret.
Here comes the part
Introducing a scenario involving a stunt double, a substitute for oneself.
where the stunt double plays
Describing the moment when the stunt double takes over, possibly in a metaphorical sense.
you ask somebody else
Shifting responsibility by consulting others when facing consequences.
to take the fall and blame
Assigning blame to someone else, avoiding personal accountability.
Building bridges
Metaphorically referencing the act of building connections.
playing with matches
Engaging in risky behavior, potentially destructive actions.
burning yourself down
Facing the consequences of one's actions, experiencing self-destruction.
find the exit
Advising to find a way out before others understand the situation.
before they get it
Encouraging an escape before others catch on to the destructive behavior.
take the easy way out
Suggesting the option of taking the easier path to avoid difficulties.
So here comes the part
Reiterating the entrance of the stunt double in a recurring theme.
where your stunt double plays
Pointing to the moment when the substitute takes over responsibilities.
you have somebody else
Having someone else mimic or copy behavior, possibly insinuating imitation.
I think we imitate
Suggesting a tendency to imitate others in a manner similar to a stunt double.
Here comes the part
Repeating the introduction of the stunt double, emphasizing its role.
where your stunt double plays
Recalling the moment when the substitute takes control of the situation.
you ask somebody else
Consistently delegating blame to others, avoiding personal consequences.
to take the fall and blame
Repeating the theme of assigning responsibility to others for one's mistakes.
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