Wound Up
Chasing Joy in a Pile of Junk: Ottoman Turks' 'Wound Up' Revelry
Lyrics
Why do we drink this crud if ya wanna feel alive?
Questioning the choice of consuming alcohol to feel alive.
Out of the last ten nights, barely remember five
Recalling a blurred memory from the past ten nights.
Only makin' memories for all of my friends
Creating memories for friends, emphasizing social aspects.
If I had fun last night, please fill me in
Seeking information about the previous night's enjoyment.
I keep expecting different scenery on all the same walks
Expecting change in life but experiencing the same routine.
Shoutin' down the same wells, lifting all the same rocks
Expressing frustration and repetition in life's challenges.
Ain't ready for the hard stuff, just wanna have some fun
Not ready for serious matters, desiring light-hearted fun.
Kick back, relax, I know I ain't the only one
Encouraging relaxation, acknowledging a shared desire for fun.
Let's get wound up
Suggesting the idea of getting energized or excited.
And run into a wall
Metaphorically running into obstacles, facing challenges.
At least a thousand times
Emphasizing the repetitive nature of facing challenges.
Ain't nothin' at all
Downplaying the impact of challenges, asserting resilience.
I built my life
Describing life as built from imperfect elements.
Out of a pile of junk
Metaphorically building life from seemingly useless elements.
Tomorrow never comes
Highlighting the fleeting nature of time and the present.
If I can just stay drunk
Expressing a desire to maintain a carefree state through intoxication.
If there were good old days, they're a long time gone
Suggesting the absence of idealized "good old days."
Dreams can't stand up to a drink this strong
Diminishing the power of dreams against strong influences.
Don't sing about love, don't sing about change
Rejecting themes of love in music and life.
Don't fill my life up with none of those things
Avoiding elements that complicate and burden life.
Let's get wound up
Reiteration of the call to get excited and face challenges.
And run into a wall
Repeating the metaphor of running into obstacles multiple times.
At least a thousand times
Emphasizing the persistence of facing challenges.
Ain't nothin' at all
Asserting the insignificance of challenges in the grander scheme.
I built my life
Reiterating the theme of building life from imperfect elements.
Out of a pile of junk
Continuing the metaphor of constructing life from less desirable materials.
Tomorrow never comes
Stating the importance of maintaining a carefree state.
If you can just stay drunk
Linking the idea of a carefree state to the consumption of alcohol.
Let's get wound up (let's get wound up)
Repetition of the call to get excited and face challenges.
And run into a wall (and run into a wall)
Reiterating the metaphor of running into obstacles.
At least a thousand times (one thousand times)
Emphasizing the frequency of facing challenges.
Ain't nothin' at all (ain't nothin' at all)
Asserting the negligible impact of challenges in the bigger picture.
I built my life
Restating the theme of constructing life from imperfect elements.
Out of a pile of junk
Continuing the metaphor of building life from seemingly useless materials.
Tomorrow never comes
Reiterating the fleeting nature of time and the present.
If you can just stay drunk
Emphasizing the connection between a carefree state and alcohol.
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