Lyrics
Don't look for me and all you see are memories
Expressing a desire not to be sought after, and suggesting that only memories remain visible.
'Cause it's there
Emphasizing that the subject matter is present or exists in that space.
Bet that you'll find it, all your friends like enemies
Encouraging the idea that the desired object will be found, likening friends to enemies in the search.
I know you're scared for your mother
Acknowledging fear for someone's mother, possibly indicating concern for a maternal figure.
And you're scared for your father
Expressing fear for someone's father, suggesting a concern for a paternal figure.
But it's just your turn to run
Stating that it's now the individual's turn to run, implying a need for escape or change.
I know you're scared for your mother
Reiteration of fear for parents and emphasizing the necessity for the individual to run.
And you're scared for your father
-But it's just your turn to run
-Let go your hands and throw the ashes out the window
Encouraging the release of something (perhaps emotional baggage) by throwing it away.
I'm just as sick of this place as you are
Expressing discontent with the current situation and a shared desire to leave.
So come on, let's go
Inviting the listener to join in leaving or escaping the current circumstances.
All you see are memories
Repetition of the idea that only memories are visible, emphasizing a focus on the past.
All you see are memories
-I know you're scared for your mother
Reiteration of fear for parents and a reminder that it's time for the individual to run or escape.
And you're scared for your father
-But it's just your turn to run
-I know you're scared for your mother
-And you're scared for your father
-But it's just your turn to run
-Don't know what I want but oh, Lord, I
Expressing uncertainty about desires but a strong yearning for something.
I want it bad
Intensifying the desire and expressing a strong need for it.
Keeps me up all night, it keeps me so goddamn mad
Describing the impact of the desire, causing frustration and anger.
Restless heart and inpatient mind
Describing a restless heart and an impatient mind keeping the individual away from a better situation.
Keeps me so far away from a better kind
-I know you're scared for your mother
Reiteration of fear for parents and a final reminder that it's the individual's turn to run or escape.
And you're scared for your father
-But it's just your turn to run
-I know you're scared for your mother
-And you're scared for your father
-But it's just your turn to run
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