Lyrics
They say that's just how the cookie crumbles
Refers to life's unpredictable and uncontrollable nature, akin to the saying "that's how things happen."
You slave and slave away until ya turn to rubble
Describes working tirelessly until one is worn down or destroyed.
You make it to the day where ya limbs start to decay
Reaches a point where physical or emotional decay sets in.
And somebody pays thousands to send you on your way
Someone pays a significant price to end the struggle or suffering.
It's all formulated
Highlights a systematic and planned aspect of life.
With no good reason for it
Criticizes the lack of a justifiable reason for the difficulties faced.
The recipe that we're using
Refers to a set of instructions or societal norms governing life.
Half cannot even afford it
Many people cannot afford or access what life demands.
We're caught up inside a cycle
Describes being trapped in a repeating, unfair cycle.
That is rigged and cruel
Emphasizes the rigged and harsh nature of the cycle.
But maybe at the very least
Suggests a small act of positivity or individual contribution.
I can add some sprinkles
Symbolic addition of something positive in a challenging situation.
They say that's just how the cookie crumbles
Repeats the idea of life's unpredictable and uncontrollable nature.
You slave and slave away until ya turn to rubble
Reiterates the idea of exhaustive, unrewarded labor.
You make it to the day where ya limbs start to decay
Highlights the deterioration of physical and mental well-being.
And somebody pays thousands to send you on your way
Repeats the concept of a costly exit from the struggles.
I've got all these questions
Expresses frustration about unanswered questions in life.
They never seem to have answers
Avoidance of harsh truths due to unsettling realities.
Avoiding the truth because there's bodies in the god damn batter
Metaphorically references unpleasant aspects hidden in the routine.
We're caught up inside a cycle
Reiterates being stuck in an unfair and repeating pattern.
That is rigged and cruel
Reaffirms the unjust and harsh nature of the cycle.
But maybe at the very least
Suggests a small positive act can be added to life's challenges.
I can add some sprinkles
Continuation of the symbolic addition of positivity.
They say that's just how the cookie crumbles
Recalls the unpredictable nature of life's challenges.
You slave and slave away until ya turn to rubble
Reiterates the theme of exhaustive and unrewarded labor.
You make it to the day where ya limbs start to decay
Emphasizes the physical and mental decay experienced.
And somebody pays thousands to send you on your way
Repeats the idea of paying a significant price to end struggles.
How many times do we have to tell you
Addresses resistance and persistence against external pressure.
We will never quit till you do what we say to
Reiterates determination to resist external influence.
How many times do we have to tell you
Emphasizes the rejection of perceived superiority or entitlement.
You ain't nothin' special and this place isn't your heirloom
Asserts that one is not special and the world is not an inheritance.
(How many times)
Repeats the questioning of the resistance and persistence.
How many times do we have to tell you
Further emphasizes the determination to resist external influence.
(How many times)
Reiterates the questioning of resistance and persistence.
We will never quit till you do what we say to
Reaffirms the commitment to resist external influence.
(How many times)
Repeats the questioning of resistance and persistence.
How many times do we have to tell you
Emphasizes the determination to resist external influence.
You ain't nothin' special and this place isn't your heirloom
Restates the rejection of perceived superiority or entitlement.
They say that's just how the cookie crumbles
Recalls the idea of life's unpredictable and uncontrollable nature.
You slave and slave away until ya turn to rubble
Reiterates the theme of exhaustive and unrewarded labor.
You make it to the day where ya limbs start to decay
Reiterates the physical and mental decay experienced.
And somebody pays thousands to send you on your way
Repeats the concept of paying a significant price to end struggles.
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