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Navigating Troubles: A Reflection on Choices and Consequences
Lyrics
Oh, that trouble you've been looking for
Warning about impending trouble that the listener has been seeking.
Came looking for you
The trouble sought after has found the listener.
Shouldn't open doors you don't plan to walk through
Caution against opening doors without intending to face the consequences.
If I were you I'd pay my dues before I lose
Advice to settle obligations before facing potential losses.
That trouble you've been looking for
Reiteration of the trouble's pursuit.
Came looking for you
Confirmation that the trouble has located the listener.
Shouldn't open doors you don't plan to walk through
Repeat caution against opening unprepared doors.
If I were you I'd pay my dues...
Reemphasizing the need to settle debts or obligations.
You've' got a lot of long answers
The listener possesses elaborate answers to concise questions.
To a lot of short questions
Highlighting a history of facing critical moments or decisions.
You've had a lot of last chances
Numerous opportunities given despite repeated mistakes.
A run of lucky guesses
Success attributed more to luck than skill.
Say your nerves can stand it
Claiming the ability to endure nerve-wracking situations.
You bet it all and then step back
Risking everything but also maintaining a cautious approach.
But if you're steady handed
If the listener is composed, a potential crisis can be averted.
Then that glass is shaking, babe
Anticipating a revelation or realization with a trembling sensation.
I think you're gonna find out
Suggesting a realization that luck has been depleted.
That you wore your luck out
Recognition that one's reputation or word has lost credibility.
That your word's not worth much here
Emphasizing the diminished value of the listener's promises.
Oh, that trouble you've been looking for
Reiteration of the trouble's pursuit.
Came looking for you
Confirmation that the trouble has located the listener.
Shouldn't open doors you don't plan to walk through
Repeat caution against opening unprepared doors.
If I were you I'd pay my dues before I lose
Reemphasizing the need to settle debts or obligations.
That trouble you've been looking for
Reiteration of the trouble's pursuit.
Came looking for you
Confirmation that the trouble has located the listener.
Shouldn't open doors you don't plan to walk through
Repeat caution against opening unprepared doors.
If I were you I'd pay my dues...
Reemphasizing the need to settle debts or obligations.
The angel on your shoulder
Introduction of a symbolic angel, possibly conscience, expressing less guidance.
She doesn't say too much these days
The symbolic angel is silent or less influential nowadays.
And it seems you're getting older
Observation of the listener aging rapidly compared to peers.
Faster than most men your age
Reflecting on a turbulent inner state, possibly regret or anxiety.
Cause you toss and you tumble like dice in your bed
Describing restless and unpredictable behavior in bed.
No lightning just thunder it roars in your head
Mention of mental turmoil without clear insights.
That old dream full of numbers that come when they're called
A recurring dream involving numbers and uncertainty.
You wait and you wonder who'll take on your odds
Pondering the uncertainty of finding someone to take on life's challenges.
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