Lyrics
I'm not sad, I'm just feeling flat,
I don't feel sad, but rather emotionally subdued or lacking energy.
I've been reading books of drunks and lowlifes,
I've been reading literature about people who struggle with addiction or lead risky lives.
Man, I relate to that.
I can connect or identify with those characters and their experiences.
I'm on the road with a motel life, alone
I'm living a transient life, frequently staying in motels, and feeling lonely.
I'm not sad, I'm just feeling flat.
Reiterating the feeling of not being sad, just emotionally numb or indifferent.
I need somebody to tell me I'm alright,
I'm seeking reassurance that I'm doing fine or okay.
Yeah you're alright,
Assurance given that I'm indeed doing okay.
And I need somebody telling my goodnight.
I want someone to wish me goodnight.
Telling me goodnight, yeah!
Reiterating the desire for someone to bid me goodnight.
Oh Rob it's late, just go to bed, it's just the chances that we take,
Advice to go to bed despite the risks involved in life.
You'll be alright, honey, you'll be alright.
Reassurance that everything will eventually be okay.
I'm not down, I'm just feeling out,
I'm not feeling depressed, but rather uncertain or disconnected.
Heard the record from the basement,
Heard a song or a piece of music that reminds me of someone who's gone and won't return.
Now you're not coming back,
Feeling regret about a significant lie told during a challenging time.
I told the biggest lie in the twilight,
The lie possibly had a positive impact on my life during a difficult period.
I think it almost saved my life,
Reiteration of not being down, but feeling unsure or exploring.
I'm not down I'm just feeling out.
As I place my bets tonight,
Expressing a gamble or a risky move I'm making.
I'm betting on a miracle,
Optimistically counting on something extraordinary or improbable to happen.
My horses aren't coming in,
My expectations or plans are not materializing as expected.
They said it was a sure thing,
People assured me it was a guaranteed success, but it didn't happen.
As I place my bets tonight,
Repeating the sentiment of placing hope in an unlikely outcome.
I'm betting on a miracle,
Reiterating the reliance on a miracle or unlikely occurrence.
They said it was a sure thing.
Highlighting the disappointment as what was promised didn't materialize.
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