Lyrics
Jack's wide eyed with the dead
Jack is shocked or surprised, possibly in a state of disbelief, regarding something related to death.
It's night, so he stares into a pillow
During the night, Jack stares into a pillow, suggesting a desire to escape or hide from something distressing or painful.
He counts a thread with each regret
He mentally associates each regret with counting a thread, potentially indicating a meticulous examination or dwelling on regrets.
Until sunlight fills his window
With the arrival of sunlight, there's a sense of hope or a new beginning in Jack's life.
Colin's early, drinking tea
Colin starts his day early, engaging in a routine of drinking tea, symbolizing mundane or habitual activities.
Life deep into an old routine
Colin's life is deeply entrenched in an old, possibly monotonous routine.
He smiles when the first words Jack speaks
Colin smiles when Jack speaks first, possibly empathizing or understanding Jack's feelings.
Are "I wish I was something different"
Jack expresses a wish for change or dissatisfaction with his current situation.
He said "It could be worse, you could be like me?"
Colin suggests that Jack's situation could be worse, implying his own life might be less desirable.
He said "It could be worse, you could be like me?"
Reiteration of Colin's remark about Jack's situation potentially being worse.
Be humble
A series of instructions or reminders to be humble, modest, anonymous, and honest, possibly reflecting Colin's perspective on life values.
Be modest
-Be no one
-Be honest
-Be humble
-Be modest
-Be no one
-Be honest
-Be humble
-Be modest
-Be no one
-Be honest
-Be patient
An additional instruction to be patient, emphasizing the importance of patience in life.
They want it
They express a desire for something but eventually give up on it, concluding that it's not attainable or not worth pursuing.
They'll find it
-Oh forget it
-You're nothing and you'll live here your whole life, like Colin
A negative statement suggesting a sense of worthlessness or being stuck in a place, akin to Colin's situation.
Live here your whole life, like Colin
Reiteration emphasizing being stuck or confined in a situation, similar to Colin's life.
Live here your whole life, like Colin
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