Lyrics
So now that the gloves hide our weak tiny fists
Reflecting on the use of gloves to conceal vulnerability and fragility during a challenging situation.
The audience is thrilled and the judges insist
Expressing the excitement of the audience and the insistence of judges in a competitive context.
Us two in the ring
Highlighting the partnership of two individuals in a challenging environment, possibly a metaphorical ring.
And one needs to take the punch
Emphasizing the inevitability of facing challenges and taking hits, using a punch as a metaphor.
Now that the jokes were explained up above
Discussing the explanation of jokes and how even well-performed magic tricks may not bring laughter.
Our best magic tricks failed to make them all laugh
Describing a failed attempt at entertainment with only the two individuals on stage.
Just us two on stage
Reiterating the theme of a duo on stage, hinting at potential separation or conflict.
And one is going to get cut in half
Foretelling a drastic outcome, with one of the two individuals metaphorically getting "cut in half."
You said: wait for the last days of winter
Suggesting patience and anticipation for a positive change, using the last days of winter as a metaphor.
For the last lines to fit the chords
Connecting the anticipation to musical elements, waiting for the lyrics to align with the chords.
We could drive up to the place near the ocean
Proposing a journey to a place near the ocean as a potential remedy for boredom.
We might end up a little less bored
Expressing the hope that such a journey might bring excitement or alleviate monotony.
And now that the script had its final rewrite
Acknowledging the finalization of a plan or script, with all lines well-rehearsed.
All lines well-rehearsed, I know yours, you know mine
Highlighting mutual understanding and familiarity between the two individuals in the script.
Long story short
Summarizing a complex situation or story with the blunt statement that someone has to face a dire consequence.
Somebody has to die
Stressing the gravity of the situation, possibly involving a sacrifice or significant event.
You said: wait for our names in the credits
Encouraging patience for recognition or success, symbolized by waiting for names in the credits.
For the long time deserved award
Connecting the wait to a deserved award, hinting at a longing for recognition or validation.
We could stay at the place near the ocean
Repeating the idea of seeking solace near the ocean, suggesting a recurring theme in the narrative.
We might end up a little less bored
Expressing the anticipation that staying near the ocean might bring relief from boredom.
You said: wait for the end of the century
Suggesting a prolonged wait for a momentous event, tied to the end of the century.
For your long time deserved success
Linking the wait to deserved success, possibly indicating a significant personal or professional achievement.
We could drop dead at a place near the ocean
Introducing a morbid twist by suggesting the possibility of death near the ocean.
We might end up a little less
Expressing the hope that such an event might result in a reduction of boredom or monotony.
For the long time deserved award
Reiterating the desire for a deserved award, emphasizing its importance in the narrative.
We could drive up to the place near the ocean
Recalling the idea of a journey to a place near the ocean, suggesting a consistent theme or longing.
We might end up a little less bored
Concluding with the hope that the journey might lead to a reduction in boredom or dissatisfaction.
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