Lyrics
I count the days I've got behind me
I reflect on the days that have passed.
I feel a fever of the brain
I experience an intense mental agitation.
And now I try to see what's in front of me without losing my way
I attempt to navigate the future without losing direction.
Let me breathe in
Expressing a desire to inhale deeply.
Bleed out
Releasing emotions or pain.
Aground
Being stuck or immobilized.
They lift you up to kick you down
People raise you up only to bring you down.
I see companies robbing people
Observing corporations exploiting individuals.
I see a welfare down the drain
Noticing the decline of social welfare.
No reluctance to cheat or pick the bones for more meat
Critiquing unethical behavior, exploiting others for personal gain.
I see dust and decay
Perceiving signs of neglect and deterioration.
Let me breathe in
Expressing a desire to inhale deeply again.
Bleed out
Releasing emotions or pain once more.
Aground
Feeling stuck or grounded again.
They lift you up to kick you down
Reiteration of the theme: elevation followed by downfall.
And you can say what you will
People can express their opinions, but consequences follow.
Soon as you're handed the bill
Once the consequences are apparent, others act aggressively.
They will move in for the kill
Anticipation of negative consequences after a bill is presented.
As sure as time won't stand still
Highlighting the inevitability of change and challenges.
They lift you up to kick you down
Reiterating the pattern of elevation and downfall.
I've been counting lost days
Reflecting on past days that seem wasted or unproductive.
Can I begin again?
Questioning the possibility of starting anew.
I've been counting lost days
Repetition of the desire to begin again.
I will begin again
Affirmation of the commitment to start afresh.
In the dead of night I'm still around
Existing in challenging times but still present.
And you might strike me again but it won't make me back down
Facing adversity without yielding.
In the dead of night I'm still around
Persisting despite challenges, especially during the night.
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