Lyrics
I wouldn't say I came from nothing
I didn't originate from a state of nothingness.
I wouldn't say I had it all
I wouldn't claim to have had everything in life.
I wasn't born to be a hero
I wasn't born with the purpose of becoming a hero.
And I wasn't doomed to fall
My fate wasn't predetermined to lead to failure.
But as the halftime whistle blows
Referring to a critical moment, possibly in life or a metaphorical game.
This is what I've got to show
This is the outcome or achievement I have to present at that crucial moment.
I've gotta say I had my chances
I acknowledge that I had opportunities.
I've gotta say I made my moves
I admit to making decisions or taking actions.
I've had my share of loving ladies
I have experienced romantic relationships but regret not fully embracing them.
But I just wish I'd loved them, too
Expressing a desire for more genuine love in those past relationships.
And once I conquered everyone
After achieving success or dominance, it was time to move on to new challenges.
It was time to move along
Reflecting on a phase of overcoming challenges or adversaries.
I've got a pocket full of nothing
Emphasizing a lack of material wealth or possessions.
And an ego full of hurt
Despite external appearances, there is emotional pain or disappointment.
I've got a conscience full of faces
A guilty conscience burdened by various interactions or relationships.
And a memory full of dirt
A memory filled with unpleasant experiences or regrets.
I've got a pocket full of nothing
Reiterating the theme of lacking material wealth.
And a memory full of dirt
Emphasizing a memory burdened by negative experiences or regrets.
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