deathwish
Embracing Life's Edge: Premium Rat's Reflective 'Deathwish'
Lyrics
Sometimes I go to the store even when I don't need anything
Sometimes, I visit the store without a specific need.
Wander around aimlessly
I wander aimlessly within the store.
At some point I'll leave with cigarettes or wine
Eventually, I leave with either cigarettes or wine.
Inching closer to the line shamelessly
I approach the boundary or limit shamelessly.
Sometimes I go for a drive even when I have nowhere to go
Occasionally, I go for a drive without a destination.
And I don't put my seatbelt on
I neglect to wear my seatbelt during the drive.
The sensors yell relentlessly that I'm in danger
The car sensors warn persistently of danger.
But something about the sound feels so calm
Despite the warnings, the sound feels oddly calming.
And I don't have a deathwish, but maybe I'm lying
I claim not to have a deathwish, but there's doubt in my statement.
You can call me selfish, but we're all dying
Acknowledging a potential selfishness, recognizing our shared mortality.
And when you're small they drill it into your head
From childhood, the caution to look both ways is ingrained.
Always look both ways before you cross the street
Yet, sometimes, I take risks by not following safety advice.
But sometimes I walk before I can see
I may act impulsively, challenging the predictability of life.
Like I'm daring the universe to surprise me
Daring fate to surprise me, embracing uncertainty.
I don't have a deathwish, but maybe I'm lying
Reiterating the absence of a deathwish, though uncertainty remains.
You can call me selfish, but we're all dying
Recognizing potential selfishness in the face of shared mortality.
Eat, clean, breathe, sleep
Describing routine human activities: eating, cleaning, breathing, sleeping.
Everyday with these human needs
Everyday tasks connected to our physical existence.
Contending with corporeality
Navigating the challenges of being corporeal or having a physical body.
To slowly wither would bring me serenity
Contemplating that gradual decay might bring tranquility.
And I don't have a deathwish, but maybe I'm lying
Reiterating the absence of a deathwish, with lingering uncertainty.
You can call me selfish, but we're all dying
Acknowledging potential selfishness in the context of our shared mortality.
Oh, aren't we all dying?
Reflecting on the inevitability of mortality for everyone.
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