Lyrics
The times, oh how I miss those times
The speaker expresses nostalgia for past times.
When a prayer could save me from the demons
A reference to a time when prayer provided solace from personal struggles or challenges.
Now I’ve come prepared, I’ve set the alarms
The speaker is now prepared for difficulties and has set alarms as a metaphorical defense.
But I don’t know if anyone can hear it
Uncertainty about whether others can perceive or respond to the speaker's alarms.
The day I was born was the day I saw the devil
The speaker metaphorically links their birth to encountering hardship or evil.
He reminded me of every battle that I lost
A reflection on past defeats, with the devil symbolizing challenges.
The battle goes on, we’re just on a different level
Recognition that life's struggles persist, but the context or severity has changed.
And it’s not enough just to keep our fingers crossed
A realization that mere optimism or hope ("keeping fingers crossed") is insufficient.
Put off your plans and stay
An urging to abandon plans and stay in the present.
Let’s fake we have a common memory
Suggesting a shared, possibly distorted, collective memory to cope with challenges.
Yeah I’m aware it hurts
Acknowledging the pain involved in the shared memory or coping mechanism.
Call the advertiser
An ambiguous call to involve external influences or distractions.
This morning is payback for all the rainy Sundays
Describing the present as a form of retribution for past difficulties.
But I don’t know if anyone’s still here
Uncertainty about the presence or awareness of others in the current situation.
I’m trying, I’m trying, I’m trying, I’m trying to hear
An active effort to listen and understand the surrounding environment.
The day I was born was the day I saw the devil
Reiteration of the earlier metaphor regarding the day of birth and encountering challenges.
He reminded me of every battle that I lost
Reflecting on past battles and their impact on the speaker's life.
The battle goes on, we’re just on a different level
Emphasizing the continuous nature of life's challenges on a different scale.
And it’s not enough just to keep our fingers crossed
Reiteration that mere optimism or hope is insufficient in facing life's difficulties.
The battle goes on, we’re just on a different level
Reaffirmation of the ongoing struggle on a different level.
And it’s not enough just to keep our fingers crossed
Emphasizing again that relying solely on hope is not enough to navigate life's challenges.
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