Lyrics
Living in America, we cut our drugs and hold for payday
Commenting on the prevalent drug culture in America and the anticipation of payday.
Everybody got a gun, but no one seems to mind
Observing a society where guns are widespread, yet people remain indifferent to the situation.
The Capitol disgrace
Referring to a sense of disgrace associated with the Capitol, possibly alluding to political issues.
Look out baby, there you go
Warning someone about a potential danger or risk.
Running away from the ones who held you down low
Describing a person running away from those who oppressed or restrained them.
And we grew up with some fucked up kids
Reflecting on the challenging and troubled upbringing, surrounded by difficult peers.
And now they're grown, and got no sense for humanity
Noting that these troubled individuals have now grown up but lack a sense of humanity.
How do I go on living through this ugly feeling
Expressing the difficulty of continuing life with a burdensome and unpleasant feeling.
When I look outside the world is coming down
Observing a world seemingly in decline and chaos when looking outside.
I see people getting by despite their weakness
Recognizing people coping despite their vulnerabilities or shortcomings.
And everybody knows what's coming 'round
Alluding to a shared awareness of impending events or consequences.
Living in America, we tell ourselves almost anything but truth
Criticizing the tendency to deceive oneself in the American context.
We drive and we drive and we drive and we drive and we drive
Emphasizing a repetitive and purposeless action, possibly symbolizing the monotony of life.
'Til there's no one to step to
Suggesting a point of exhaustion where there's no one left to confront or challenge.
'Cause you're out there and I'm in here
Highlighting a physical separation between individuals, discouraging interaction.
Don't come knockin', I got my reasons
Declining someone's attempt to connect, citing personal reasons for isolation.
And that's what keeps us tied to a system that's all wrong
Acknowledging a connection to a flawed system despite recognizing its wrongness.
Incredible weakness
Describing a significant flaw or vulnerability in the system.
How do I go on living through this ugly feeling
Reiterating the challenge of enduring an unpleasant feeling and continuing with life.
When I look outside the world is coming down
Observing a world seemingly in decline and chaos when looking outside (repeated from line 10).
I see people getting by despite their weakness
Recognizing people coping despite their vulnerabilities or shortcomings (repeated from line 11).
And everybody knows what's coming round
Alluding to a shared awareness of impending events or consequences (repeated from line 12).
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