Cold Turkey
Navigating the Lonely Road: A Journey of Reflection and Redemption
Lyrics
Behind a carrot on a stick i am trotting down
Metaphorically chasing an unattainable goal, represented by a "carrot on a stick."
And i am nowhere to be found
Feeling lost or disconnected from oneself or others.
But i am gonna try to roll all the way back home
Attempting to return to a familiar place or state, facing challenges.
It is always been easy, to butter me up
Being easily pleased or manipulated, but something has disrupted the usual response.
But i will tell you babe, that drop just spilled my cup
A disappointment or setback that has affected the speaker emotionally.
So i am gonna try to straighten up and grow
Striving for personal improvement and growth despite difficulties.
Sure it is a lonely road, but it is the only road i know
Embracing a challenging and solitary path because it's the only one familiar.
Feels like i am walking on eggshells and scorching, burning coals
Feeling extremely cautious and sensitive, navigating difficult situations.
In wine there is wisdom
Reflecting on the wisdom found in wine, possibly suggesting past experiences.
In beer there is strength
Recognizing strength in beer, hinting at finding solace or courage.
In water is bacteria
Highlighting the potential risks or drawbacks of water, using it as a metaphor.
But i cranked it way too much
Excessively indulging in something, possibly leading to negative consequences.
And now i will go, cold turkey
Choosing to abruptly stop or give up something, going "cold turkey."
You know you were the apple of my eye
Acknowledging someone's importance in the past, possibly a romantic connection.
But i am pretty sure i have got some bigger fish to fry
Realizing there are more significant challenges or priorities to address.
And so i am setting out to become more than just a token
Expressing a desire for personal growth beyond being a mere symbol or token.
It is true you were the cherry on top
Recognizing someone's significance as a positive element in the past.
But that shake got drained until the very last drop
Acknowledging the end of a positive experience or relationship.
Still i regret all the words that have been left unspoken
Regretting unexpressed feelings or words in the concluded relationship.
And so i wander on in hope my mind will soon reopen
Wandering in the hope of finding mental clarity or a new perspective.
Remember promises and pie-crust are made to be broken
Reflecting on the fragility of promises and relationships, subject to breaking.
In wine there is wisdom
Reiterating the perceived wisdom in wine, perhaps with a tinge of irony.
In beer there is strength
Reinforcing the idea of finding strength in beer, emphasizing its positive aspect.
In water there is bacteria
Repeating the caution about potential drawbacks in water.
But i cranked it way too much
Reiterating the negative consequences of excessive indulgence.
And now i will go, cold turkey
Confirming the decision to abruptly stop or give up, emphasizing "cold turkey" again.
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