Blanket
Unveiling Life's Rough Symphony: Powderfinger's Blanket Insights
Lyrics
Is it obvious that you have had it wrong?
Questioning if the listener realizes they've misunderstood something.
You're attitude and angst seem to have gone
Noticing a change in the listener's demeanor, with a decrease in attitude and angst.
Is there no way you can be what you have said?
Asking if there's a way for the listener to align their actions with their words.
Another self-serving sermon
Describing a sermon that serves the speaker's interests rather than a genuine message.
You can stand and beat your breast
Encouraging the listener to take responsibility and face the consequences.
While they feed on the fruit of their sweat
Highlighting the contrast between the listener's comfort and others' hard work.
You've got it rough
Observing that the listener is facing challenges or difficulties.
Haven't you got it rough
Reiterating the notion that the listener is going through a tough time.
So you shoot shoot shoot
Describing the listener's tendency to criticize or express opinions hastily.
From the lip
Suggesting that the listener speaks impulsively without careful consideration.
While you emulate the man that touched your heart
Encouraging the listener to imitate someone who had a positive impact on them.
Imitate at due cost
Warning that imitation comes with a price or consequences.
Your comment on positions out of reach
Commenting on the listener's opinions about unattainable positions.
Contradict the very words you preach
Pointing out contradictions between the listener's actions and preached words.
You can stand and beat your breast
Repeating the idea of taking responsibility for one's actions.
While they feed on the fruit of their sweat
Reiterating the contrast between the listener's comfort and others' hard work.
You've got it rough
Emphasizing that the listener is going through a tough time.
Haven't you got it rough
Reaffirming the idea that the listener is facing challenges.
So you shoot shoot shoot
Describing the listener's impulsive expression of opinions.
From the lip
Repeating the notion that the listener speaks without careful consideration.
I just know
Expressing the speaker's certainty that they won't remember the listener's name.
I won't - remember your name
Stating that the speaker will forget the listener's identity.
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