Rat Race
Chasing Shadows: Unraveling the Rat Race of Desires
Lyrics
One, two, picking up the pace
Picking up the pace, starting an activity or pursuit.
Three, four, rat is in the race
The rat race begins, symbolizing a competitive and fast-paced life.
I'm on the land, I'm on the chase
In pursuit on land, suggesting an active chase or quest.
I'm on the hunt, I've got no time to waste
Expressing urgency and lack of time to waste in the hunt.
One clue gotta take the bait
Indicates the need to follow a clue and take risks.
Burst through all the barricades
Breaking through obstacles to reach a goal.
It's got teeth, it's got fangs
Describing the challenge with characteristics like teeth and fangs.
It's got me in the palm of its hands
Feeling controlled or influenced by the challenge.
I said, I want you
Expressing a desire or need for something or someone.
I said, I want you
-Oh, do you know what I mean'
-Oh, do you know what I mean'
-My eyes are hollow
Describing exhaustion and the struggle to continue.
My bones beggin' for sleep
-I won't make it through tomorrow
-I'm useless with these wooden wings
-This love, gotta break it down
Breaking down and overcoming a challenging love.
Chew it up, spit it out
-I don't know where it could be
-I don't know how it found me
-Arms wide crucified, crucifix
Symbolic imagery of crucifixion and a threat approaching.
It's gonna fix it tonight
-She said, it's coming for me
-I threw away my church key
-My eyes are hollow
Reiterating physical and emotional exhaustion.
My bones beggin' for sleep
-I won't make it through tomorrow
-I'm useless with these wooden wings
-I'll ride away
Seeking escape or relief, possibly through death or transcendence.
On a cloud made out of hopeless treasure
-I'll smile and wave
-At his golden gates
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