Happy Go Lucky
Kindness' Price: My Happy Go Lucky Running Out
Lyrics
They say kindness never expects a thank you
Kindness is often given without expecting gratitude, but the singer disagrees with this notion.
And I personally think that's shit
The singer personally disagrees with the idea that kindness shouldn't expect thanks.
So my kindness is getting more expensive
The singer's acts of kindness are becoming more valuable and may require acknowledgment.
For the good folks who've squandered it
Acts of kindness bestowed upon deserving individuals are appreciated, contrasting those who have wasted it.
I count the days even though I'm not supposed to
The singer counts the days, perhaps indicating a sense of anticipation or longing.
I put all my eggs in one basket
The singer invests heavily in a singular endeavor or relationship, putting all effort into one "basket."
My happy go lucky is starting to run out
The singer's carefree and optimistic attitude is diminishing.
My happy go lucky is running out
The singer's carefree and optimistic attitude has almost disappeared.
Too many times I've played the stepping stone
The singer has often been a support for others, acting as a stepping stone for them.
Carried this ole world on my back
The singer has shouldered the burdens of the world.
Wishes in one hand and shit in the other
There's a contrast between hopes (wishes) and the harsh reality ("shit") in life.
Some days it's hard to stay on track
Staying on the right path can be challenging on certain days.
I count the days even though I'm not supposed to
Similar to line 6, the singer continues to count the days despite being advised not to.
I put all my eggs in one basket
The singer continues to invest everything emotionally in one aspect of life.
My happy go lucky is starting to run out
The singer's optimistic and carefree attitude is decreasing.
My happy go lucky is running out
The singer's optimistic and carefree attitude has nearly disappeared.
With all these complaints you better believe
Despite complaints, there are positive aspects and people to be thankful for.
There are blessings and people to thank
The singer acknowledges blessings and people to be grateful for.
But the best of intentions don't impress me
Good intentions alone are not enough to impress the singer.
Cause I can't take that shit to the bank
Positive intentions cannot be converted into tangible benefits or financial gains.
I count the days even though I'm not supposed to
Continuation of the singer's habit of counting the days, indicating a sense of longing or anticipation.
I put all my eggs in one basket
Continuation of the singer's tendency to invest heavily in one area of life.
My happy go lucky is starting to run out
The singer's happy-go-lucky attitude is diminishing.
Yeah my happy go lucky
The singer emphasizes the decline of their carefree and optimistic demeanor.
My happy go lucky
Repetition for emphasis on the declining happy-go-lucky nature.
My happy go lucky is running out
The singer's happy-go-lucky attitude is nearly depleted.
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