Lyrics
The state of of play
The current situation or condition
I’m through with that
Expressing a decision to move on from something
Just trying to stay afloat
Attempting to cope or survive
Can’t keep my head up
Feeling overwhelmed or defeated
When the water gets this rough
Struggling when faced with difficulties
You know it’s not the life I thought it was
Reflecting on unanticipated aspects of life
Cruising past the pawn shop
Passing by a pawn shop
Looking for a watch
Searching for a watch, possibly symbolic of time
It’s like your shirt says
Referring to a message on a shirt about gratitude
Be grateful what you got
Acknowledging the importance of appreciating one's possessions
But I can’t see things the way that you do
Challenging the ability to see things from another perspective
Too much bad advice
Receiving too much misguided counsel
Tell me what lifts you up
Asking about what brings joy or inspiration
When love breaks down
Referring to the emotional impact when love experiences difficulties
Brings you back to life
Suggesting that love's challenges can rejuvenate or revive
Let’s drop the pulse
Proposing a change in rhythm or pace
Just keep it down low
Advocating for keeping things quiet or discreet
Talk the night away
Encouraging conversation throughout the night
Tell me what lifts you up
Repeating the inquiry about sources of upliftment
When love breaks down
Reiterating the impact of love facing challenges
The sleazy lines and sequined suits
Describing flashy and questionable behaviors
Who got paid for that?
Raising questions about the worth of certain actions
First intermission
Referring to a break or pause in an event
See you at the bar
Planning to meet at a social setting
Let someone take the empty seat
Suggesting someone take an available seat
I’m out the back
Being away from the main gathering
Driving off the interstate
Leaving the main route or path
Eyes a little tired
Having tired eyes from driving
Too wired to meditate
Feeling too alert to engage in meditation
I’ve been awake since 5
Having been awake since early morning
Let’s go hang with your 4-letter friends
Suggesting spending time with friends who offer misguided advice
Get some more bad advice
Expecting further unhelpful suggestions
Drop the pulse
Reiterating the call to change the rhythm or pace
Just keep it down low
Emphasizing the importance of keeping things discreet
Talk the night away
Encouraging ongoing conversation into the night
There’s nothing left to say
Conveying that there is nothing more to be said
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