Lyrics
I got two arthritic legs
I experience pain in both of my legs due to arthritis.
I got five tuning pegs
I have five tuning pegs, possibly referring to a musical instrument like a guitar with an extra peg.
I’ve got a bike that chain that
I own a bicycle chain that I've transformed into a strap, implying resourcefulness or creativity.
I turned into a strap
Utilizing the bike chain as a strap, possibly for a guitar, indicating a DIY approach.
I can’t remember the songs that
I struggle to recall the songs I wrote just last week, possibly highlighting forgetfulness or a rapid creative pace.
I wrote last week yeah I’ve got that
Expressing frustration or a common struggle with memory related to creative output.
I got thirty seven notes
I possess thirty-seven musical notes, and numerous famous quotes that have been used extensively.
And hundreds of used up famous quotes
Having accumulated a wealth of well-known quotes, possibly indicating a vast knowledge or experience.
And clichés on the wall
Clichés adorn my wall, suggesting a recognition of overused and unoriginal ideas.
My songs are like trees in the forest
My songs, like trees in the forest, go unheard, emphasizing a lack of recognition or appreciation.
No one hears them fall
A metaphorical representation of the isolation or obscurity of the artist's creations.
There are so many things
There are numerous possibilities or abilities available to the artist.
I can do with just three strings
I can achieve a lot with just three strings, suggesting simplicity and efficiency.
Still nothing gets dropped into the hat
Despite my capabilities, I receive little recognition or financial support.
I don’t steal melodies
I don't plagiarize melodies, indicating a commitment to originality.
And sometimes just change keys
I sometimes change musical keys, a common practice in songwriting, indicating variety.
Song masturbation, yeah I’ve got that
Describing the act of self-indulgent songwriting, possibly acknowledging a degree of egotism.
But all I need is two
I only need two strings to write superior songs compared to others.
To write better songs than you
Confidently asserting the artist's ability to create impactful music with minimal resources.
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