Everything's Okay
Embracing Troubles: Finding Joy in Chaos
Lyrics
Can't tell you everything's gonna be okay
Expressing inability to guarantee that everything will be fine.
I wish I could and make your problems go away
Desire to help solve problems despite inability to do so completely.
You always dis me on your phone
Ignoring disrespect received through phone communication.
But I don't even care
Indifference to the disrespect.
You sit on your sofa
Observing someone relaxed on the sofa while oneself is focused and attentive.
Watch TV while I stare, hey
Contrasting activities—other person watching TV while the speaker is attentive.
I knew you couldn't make me go away
Acknowledging an inability to be pushed away or ignored.
We'll beat your boss up and say
Expressing a willingness to confront authority for the other person.
"Hey, fat guy get the fuck out of my house"
Suggesting confronting the boss aggressively to protect the speaker's presence.
Now you go out with all your friends
Observing the other person's social activities.
And you'll hang out at the mall
Detailing the places the other person frequents.
We'll go play pinball, and hopefully
Planning to engage in an activity (playing pinball) together.
You will let me drive your car
Asking for the privilege to drive the other person's car.
Now don't think that your money's gone
Assuring that money won't be an issue and expressing willingness to share expenses.
I'll save some with you when I have some
Commitment to saving money together for future activities.
We can hang out cheap and eat ramen
Suggesting enjoying low-cost activities together.
Friendship first should be your motto
Emphasizing the importance of prioritizing friendship over material things.
Can't tell you everything's gonna be okay
Reiteration of the inability to promise everything will be okay.
I wish I could and make your problems go away
Reiterating the desire to alleviate the other person's problems despite limitations.
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