Gypsy
Living Like a Gypsy: Embracing the Unconventional Path
Lyrics
Mother don't fret I won't fall on my face
Expressing reassurance to the mother, promising not to fail or make a shameful mistake.
Mother don't fret I won't be a disgrace
Reiterating the commitment to avoid disgrace and maintain a positive image.
Don't wanna hear the critics tell me to stop
Rejecting criticism and the desire to continue pursuing goals despite negative opinions.
Obliterate incinerate until I'm on the top
Using intense words like "obliterate" and "incinerate" to convey determination to reach the top at any cost.
Obstacles mount gotta make it through the snow
Highlighting the presence of challenges and the need to overcome them, symbolized by navigating through snow.
A 9 to 5 job is nothing that I know
Rejecting the conventional 9-to-5 job, indicating a desire for a different, non-traditional lifestyle.
See the world through the eyes of a traveled young man
Viewing the world through the perspective of a well-traveled young man, suggesting a diverse and worldly experience.
I gotta be someone that you'll never understand
Expressing a sense of individuality and the likelihood of being misunderstood by others.
Living like a gypsy now
Announcing a shift to a nomadic or unconventional lifestyle.
Mother I'm living like a gypsy now
Reiterating the declaration of living like a gypsy, possibly causing concern for the mother.
Can't you see the sacrifice on my brow
Asking the mother to recognize the sacrifices made, possibly indicating hardships faced during the unconventional lifestyle.
Mother I'm living like a Gypsy now
Repeating the assertion of living like a gypsy, emphasizing the chosen path.
Glide through the night and watch the cloud turn light
Describing the experience of moving through the night and witnessing the transition from darkness to light.
Another eight hours in this tedious plight
Expressing the monotony of spending eight hours in a tiresome or boring situation.
Another foreign city in another foreign land
Continuing the journey through foreign cities and lands, emphasizing the transient nature of the lifestyle.
Another breakdown for this wavering van
Describing another breakdown, possibly referring to challenges faced during travels, such as vehicle troubles.
Tensions run high and my eyes turn red
Noting heightened tension and physical symptoms, like red eyes, indicating stress or exhaustion.
Everyone's sick and there's a throb in my head
Describing a challenging situation where everyone is unwell, and the singer has a throbbing headache.
No one gets sleep till we make it back home
Highlighting the collective struggle and the lack of rest until reaching the destination.
Insomnia hits and never lets go
Describing the persistence of insomnia, suggesting a continuous state of restlessness and sleeplessness.
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