CAN BE LATE
Embracing Rebellion: Defying Norms in "Can Be Late" by Skip the Use
Lyrics
1,2,3,4 you know who's knocking at the door!
There's anticipation or a sense of someone arriving; an assertive countdown.
are you ready for a race ? Let’s hear a sigh of relief
Asking if you're prepared for a challenge and suggesting relief upon readiness.
time flies.... we are not ready to die
Time passes quickly, but the desire to live persists.
free your mind , be yourself and everything's fine
Encouragement to liberate thoughts, stay authentic, leading to a positive outcome.
you know we can be late, we are the last rebels in this army
The speaker acknowledges they might be late but asserts their rebellious nature within a larger group.
they say we are the new losers – but we’re falling honestly
Despite being labeled as failures by others, the speaker is honest in their journey.
They don't understand their own life
Others lack comprehension about their own lives.
so please don't tell me who I am
Requesting not to be defined by others, maintaining individuality.
cause I'm a rebel in this army
Identifying as a rebel within the larger group or system.
not the last one, I've got babies....
Asserting not being the last rebel, still having responsibilities (babies).
I can be late, things gonna change
Acceptance of potential lateness with an expectation of change.
I wanna do what I want… anywhere
Desire for freedom to do what one wishes in any place.
I can be late, things gonna change
Similar to line 13, acceptance of potential lateness with the anticipation of change.
I wanna be what I want… anywhere
Desire to be what one wants to be in any place.
5,6,7,8, guess who’s knocking at the gate?
Another assertive countdown, suggesting someone's arrival at the gate.
grab your stuff, get a move, don’t you dare make us wait!
Urging to gather belongings and move swiftly, emphasizing the urgency of not causing delay.
time flies.... we are not ready to die
Reiteration of the passing of time and the persistent will to live.
free your mind, be yourself and everything's fine
Encouragement to free thoughts and remain authentic for a positive outcome.
you know, we can be late
Similar to line 5, acknowledging the possibility of lateness while maintaining a rebellious spirit.
emancipate yourself and feel the feeling
Encouragement to liberate oneself and experience a particular emotion or sensation.
they say we are the new losers – but we’re living honestly
Similar to line 6, despite being judged, living honestly is emphasized.
I can be late, things gonna change
Acceptance of potential lateness with an expectation of forthcoming change.
I wanna do what I want… anywhere
Desire for the freedom to do as one pleases in any location.
I can be late , things gonna change
Similar to line 26, acceptance of potential lateness with an expectation of change.
I wanna do what I want… anywhere
Desire to do what one wants in any place, reiterating freedom.
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