Low Bridge
Navigating Deception: Life's Low Bridges
Lyrics
9 to 5 in my box
Refers to the routine work schedule, likely from 9 AM to 5 PM, symbolizing a typical job or workday.
The man came up to me
An authority figure or someone representing an institution approaches the speaker.
I’ve got a plan, lend me a hand
The speaker requests assistance with a plan that promises significant financial gain.
You’ll make some serious money
Implying that helping with the plan will result in making a substantial amount of money.
Desperation can be leveraged
Suggests that desperation can be exploited or used to advantage.
By those devious lecherous souls
Untrustworthy and morally corrupt individuals manipulate desperate situations for their own benefit.
Make you think you’re walking on air
Deceptive individuals make the person feel overly confident or euphoric.
Turning lead into mountains of gold
Turning something worthless (lead) into something extremely valuable (gold), symbolizing a transformation.
But the man says,
The authority figure issues a warning or command.
Low bridge, everybody down
A repeated warning to take cover or get down, potentially metaphorical.
Low bridge, everybody down
-So I created a new persona
The speaker adopts a new identity, concealing most details about themselves.
Invented all but my name
The speaker changed everything about themselves except their name.
Royalty had nothing on me
The speaker feels superior to royalty, indicating a sense of self-importance or grandeur.
Tuxedo and walking cane
Dressed in a formal and elegant manner, portraying sophistication.
Met some fine beautiful things
The speaker encounters attractive people while out in a social setting.
Down on the avenue
Refers to a specific location or street where the speaker met these individuals.
Drank fine French wine, had a grand ole time
Enjoyed luxurious experiences but faced the consequences of expenses later.
But then the bill came due
Received a bill or payment demand for the extravagant lifestyle.
When the man said
A repeated warning/command to take cover or get down.
Low bridge, everybody down
-Low bridge, everybody down
-Now, we don’t love to listen
People often ignore advice or warnings.
Sometimes we don’t learn
Not always receptive to learning from experiences or advice.
Things don’t always work out the way you think
Plans or situations might not unfold as anticipated.
Sometimes the city burns
Adverse events or failures occur unexpectedly.
Sometimes we can see what’s up ahead
Occasional ability to foresee future events.
Sometimes it takes a turn
Life often takes unexpected turns or directions.
Wise up and keep your soul in your pocket
Advice to be cautious and protect oneself.
Cause to dust you will return
Reminder of mortality and the ephemeral nature of life.
When the man says
A repeated warning/command to take cover or get down.
Low bridge, everybody down
-Low bridge, everybody down
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