Lyrics
Wasn't it you that said to me
Recalling a previous conversation where the listener suggested the speaker needed employment and housing.
You need a job and a place to live
Highlighting the listener's advice regarding the importance of having a job and a place to live.
Wasn't it me that said to you
Reminding the listener of the speaker's advice about the necessity of pursuing education.
You need your education
Stressing the importance of education as advised by the speaker.
Wasn't it me that said to you
Reiterating the speaker's emphasis on the listener's need for education.
Wasn't it you that said to me
Reflecting on the mutual exchange of advice between the speaker and the listener.
Wake up, get out of bed
Encouraging action, instructing to wake up and leave the bed.
Wake up, your studenthead
Repeating the call to wake up, specifically addressing the listener's identity as a student.
Wasn't it you that said to me
Recalling a prior conversation where the listener expressed the determination to go all the way.
I've got to go all the way
Expressing the listener's commitment to pursue something to the fullest extent.
Wasn't it me that said to you
Reminding the listener that there will be consequences or costs to their pursuits.
You know they're gonna make it pay
Indicating that external forces will make the listener pay for their decisions.
Wasn't it you that said to me
Reiterating a previous conversation where the listener spoke to the speaker.
Wasn't it me that said to you
Reflecting on the mutual exchange of dialogue between the speaker and the listener.
Wake up, get out of bed
Encouraging action, repeating the call to wake up and leave the bed.
Wake up, your studenthead
Reiterating the call to wake up, emphasizing the listener's identity as a student.
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