Lyrics
It's not going to be a hit
Expresses the expectation that the song will not achieve mainstream success or popularity.
So why even bother with it?
Questions the purpose of pursuing a song that is not expected to become a hit.
It's not going to be a hit
Reiterates the belief that the song is unlikely to be successful.
So why even bother with it?
Repeats the questioning of the rationale behind engaging with a non-hit song.
Just lay it down and forget about it
Suggests the idea of creating the song and then intentionally disregarding or abandoning it.
Lay it down fast, forget about it
Emphasizes the quick and deliberate act of creating the song and subsequently dismissing it from consideration.
I'll never be a rock and roll saint
States a self-aware realization that the singer will not attain the status of a revered figure in rock and roll.
I'll never be a rock and roll saint
Reiterates the acknowledgment that the singer will not achieve the status of a rock and roll saint.
'Cause I can't sing, oh no, I can't sing
Attributes the inability to become a rock and roll saint to a lack of singing ability.
That's not the only reason
Implies that there are additional reasons beyond the inability to sing for not achieving rock and roll sainthood.
That's not the only reason
Reiterates that there are other factors preventing the singer from being a rock and roll saint.
I'll never be a bowie
States the impossibility of becoming like David Bowie, a legendary figure in music.
I'll never be an eno
Declares the impossibility of emulating Brian Eno, another influential figure in the music industry.
I'll never be a bowie
Reiterates the sentiment that the singer cannot attain the stature of David Bowie.
I'll never be an eno
Reiterates the sentiment that the singer cannot achieve the status of Brian Eno.
I'll only ever be a gary numan
States that the singer's only attainable comparison is to Gary Numan, a lesser-known figure compared to Bowie and Eno.
I'll never be a rock and roll saint
Reiterates the acknowledgment that the singer will not achieve the status of a rock and roll saint.
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