Double Sided Knife
Navigating Life's Double-Edged Challenges with Slippy & The Sheets
Lyrics
Broken hearted 'cause I can't go outside
Feeling heartbroken because unable to go outside.
Too sick so it's here I reside
Being too sick, leading to confinement indoors.
Sweat drips. In my pockets I'm loose
Sweating, feeling agitated, and having loose pockets.
Can't think about anything else
Unable to focus on anything other than the current situation.
Fell short by a couple of cents
Falling short financially by a small amount.
Can't work so I can't pay the rent
Unable to work and struggling to pay rent.
Stuck here with all of my thoughts
Being stuck with overwhelming thoughts.
Oh I can't even afford to lay on the rug oh
Financially unable even to afford a simple rug.
Can't sleep so there's no way to dream again
Insomnia preventing the ability to dream.
Fall apart in the back of the room I guess
Feeling like falling apart in the background.
Thank god I'm finally alone
Relief at being alone but with an awareness of the challenges.
But it's a double sided knife I should know
Awareness of the ambivalence or contradictory nature of the situation.
scoo-ba-di bop
Non-lexical vocalization, possibly representing internal feelings.
Broken up 'cause I don't know how to make it a day
Feeling broken due to the inability to navigate through a day.
Read deeper or drink 'til the pain is at bay
Suggesting the need to either analyze deeply or numb the pain with alcohol.
Six shots and I'm down for the count
Consuming six shots, perhaps to cope with emotional pain.
Can't help but to know when I'm out
Being aware of one's limits and vulnerabilities.
Tick tock and your mind starts to run
Feeling pressured as time passes and the mind races.
Can't rest so you make it stop
Attempting to stop the racing thoughts but unable to rest.
Kinda like bringing home a dog
Metaphorically comparing a situation to bringing home an unwanted pet.
And the cat gets what the cat don't want, oh
Highlighting dissatisfaction and rejection in a relationship metaphor.
Can't sleep so there's no way to dream again
Insomnia continuing to hinder the ability to dream.
Fall apart in the back of the room I guess
Feeling like falling apart again in the background.
Thank god I'm finally at home
Grateful for being at home, despite the challenges.
But it's a double sided knife I should know
Reiterating the ambivalence of the double-sided knife metaphor.
So darling can you teach me
Seeking guidance or assistance from a loved one.
Or am I over reaching?
Questioning if the request for help is excessive or unreasonable.
Tryna have fun but the pain is impeding
Attempting to have fun but hindered by emotional pain.
Yeah yeah
An exclamation, perhaps expressing frustration or acknowledgment.
Can't sleep so there's no way to dream again
Continuing struggles with insomnia and the inability to dream.
Fall apart in the back of the room I guess
Feeling like falling apart in the background once again.
Thank god I'll say what I want
Expressing gratitude for the ability to speak freely.
But it's a double sided knife I should know
Reiterating the dual nature of challenges with the double-sided knife metaphor.
Can't sleep so there's no way to dream again
Continued struggle with insomnia and the inability to dream.
Fall apart in the back of the room I guess
Feeling like falling apart in the background once more.
Thank god I'll say what I want
Expressing gratitude for the ability to speak freely again.
But it's a double sided knife we all hold oh
Reiterating that everyone holds a double-sided knife.
Knife we all hold oh
Emphasizing the universal experience of facing contradictory challenges.
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