Lyrics
Are you sober?
Asking if the person is sober, inquiring about their state of mind.
Why do your eyes
Questioning the reason behind the peculiar appearance of the person's eyes.
Well, they don't dilate like mine
Noticing that the person's eyes do not dilate like the speaker's own.
You're dodging all those signs
Observing that the person is avoiding or ignoring certain indications or warnings.
Well, I see young Brown Bomber
Referring to a character named "Young Brown Bomber," possibly a metaphorical figure.
He's coming for you and your dirty smile
Suggesting that Young Brown Bomber is approaching the person with a suggestive or deceitful smile.
Can only hit him for a while before you're down
Implying that the person can only avoid Young Brown Bomber's influence for a limited time before facing consequences.
'Cause I can't tell if your footwork works well
Expressing uncertainty about the effectiveness of the person's tactics or strategies ("footwork").
You can tell me when your last wind's gone
Encouraging the person to communicate when they feel exhausted or defeated.
You lie to yourself, you've got your pictures to sell
Highlighting the person's self-deception and reliance on a curated image ("pictures") to maintain a facade.
Talking is cheap, but when you're backed into a corner
Stating that talking is easy, but when confronted or pressured, the situation becomes challenging.
It won't be, it won't be, it won't be, it won't be
Repeating that facing difficulties won't be easy or straightforward.
Bored pushover
Labeling the person as a bored pushover, possibly suggesting they are easily manipulated due to boredom or lack of engagement.
You're looking white and soaked in wine
Observing that the person appears pale and soaked in wine, indicating a troubled or intoxicated state.
Are you sober?
Repeating the initial question, reinforcing the theme of sobriety and mental clarity.
Your history books don't read like mine
Noting differences in personal experiences, specifically in the context of history.
I can't tell if your footwork works well
Reiterating uncertainty about the effectiveness of the person's tactics or strategies ("footwork").
You can tell me when your last wind's gone
Encouraging the person to communicate when they feel exhausted or defeated (repeated from line 9).
You lie to yourself, you've got your pictures to sell
Highlighting the person's self-deception and reliance on a curated image ("pictures") to maintain a facade (repeated from line 10).
Talking is cheap, but when you're backed into a corner
Reiterating that talking is easy, but challenging situations make it difficult (repeated from line 11).
It won't be, it won't be, it won't be
Repeating the idea that facing difficulties won't be easy or straightforward (repeated from line 12).
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