Lyrics
It's not every day when I feel myself exploding
Expresses a rare occurrence when the speaker feels overwhelmed or emotionally bursting.
I don't mean that metaphorically it's not hyperbole
Asserts that the feeling of exploding isn't an exaggeration or an overstatement.
I mean I have a dream where I see myself eroding
Describes a dream where the speaker witnesses their own deterioration or breakdown.
I can feel it when I'm sleeping like a pillow between my knees
Suggests the physical sensation of erosion or decay experienced during sleep, likened to the pressure of a pillow between their knees.
I know I'm not supposed to tap the glass
Recognizes a rule or expectation ("not supposed to tap the glass") that the speaker acknowledges but feels compelled to defy.
But in my hand I have a hammer and if I don't use it I'll lose it
Indicates the possession of a tool (hammer) that needs to be utilized to avoid losing its purpose.
I'm good at keeping quiet
Highlights the speaker's skill in staying silent or keeping things to themselves.
I write it on resume and tell it to everybody that I meet
Refers to mentioning the ability to keep quiet on a resume and sharing it with everyone.
You should really get that looked at
Repeated emphasis on advising someone to seek medical attention or address an issue.
You should really get that looked at
-You should really get that looked at
-You should really get that looked at
-You can call it karma you can call it luck
Rejects labeling situations with conventional terms, preferring a blunt approach.
But I'm not into labeling shit beyond shit
Rejects the idea of categorizing things beyond what they are.
I sit in traffic and I stare blankly at the brake lights
Depicts a moment of idle contemplation during a mundane activity (sitting in traffic).
And i write a song that sounds exactly like this one
Comments on creating something repetitive or similar to the current situation (writing a song).
Am I still driving I should probably check
Questions if the speaker is still in control while driving, considering a potential dangerous situation (going in reverse).
Cuz sometimes I feel like I might be going in reverse
Expresses the fear of regressing or moving backward instead of progressing.
I try to calm myself down and let it be
Attempts to pacify oneself and accept circumstances as they are.
But it's hard not to be curious about things that are killing me
Expresses the struggle between curiosity and self-preservation regarding harmful situations.
You should really get that looked at
Repeated urging to take action or seek medical advice.
You should really get that looked at
-You should really get that looked at
-You should really get that looked at
-get it checked out get it cut out cut it out
Urges to have something examined or removed.
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