This Is What I Do
Unveiling Life's Rhythm: Rhett Miller's Musical Odyssey
Lyrics
This is what I do this is what I do
Expressing a repetitive nature of the narrator's actions, emphasizing consistency.
Jennifer 1 was a racehorse-rider Heidi was a house on fire
Introducing characters Jennifer and Heidi, metaphorically describing them as a racehorse-rider and a house on fire, respectively.
Bernadette kept a distance we got tangled up in telephone wire
Referring to Bernadette, highlighting a distance in the relationship, mentioning entanglement in communication issues.
I'm gonna sing this song forever about a girl that I once knew
Commitment to singing about a past relationship with a girl, suggesting a lasting impact.
And how she is always leaving this is what I do
Emphasizing the theme of constant departure by the mentioned girl.
This is what I do for a living this is what I do
Stating that the narrator's profession involves continuously expressing emotions through songwriting.
In another life I was a holy roller in another lifetime I flew
Reflecting on a different life where the narrator was deeply involved in spiritual practices and had a different set of experiences.
I have always kept a distance this is what I do
Acknowledging a tendency to maintain emotional distance.
This is what I do for a living this is what I do
Reiteration of the narrator's profession and lifestyle.
This is what I do this is what I do
Emphasizing once again the consistency in the narrator's actions and choices.
Every one of us has a secret rhythm beating like a drum
Highlighting the universal presence of hidden personal rhythms in everyone.
All of us have a albatross and this is my one
Introducing the concept of an albatross as a metaphorical burden or obstacle in the narrator's life.
This is what I do for a living this is what I do
Reiteration of the narrator's profession and dedication to expressing personal struggles through song.
I could hide it in the attic I could bury it in static
Considering ways to hide or suppress personal struggles, mentioning the attic and static.
I could only put it out in Japan
Suggesting a global reach of the narrator's struggles by referencing Japan.
I could tape my mouth closed I could take another dose
Exploring potential methods to cope, including silencing oneself or seeking external relief.
I am dancing as fast as I can
Metaphorically describing the narrator's fast-paced, energetic response to challenges.
This is what I do for a living this is what I do
Reiteration of the narrator's commitment to expressing personal experiences through songwriting.
This is what I do this is what I do
Emphasizing the ongoing nature of the narrator's chosen path.
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