Lyrics
Closer to burning my thumb on this cigarette
Closer to the experience of burning my thumb with a cigarette
Closer to the clock striking twelve again
Approaching the repetition of the clock striking twelve
Closer to my mother, closer to my friends
Getting closer to my relationship with my mother and friends
Closer to getting, closer to getting further back again
Moving towards obtaining and simultaneously regressing
Closer to the ether, closer to the worms
Nearing the state of being closer to the ethereal and the inevitable decay represented by worms
Closer to the cancer, closer to the womb
Getting closer to the dangers of cancer and the womb, possibly symbolizing birth or rebirth
Closer to my mother, closer to my friends
Proximity to maternal and friendly connections
Closer to getting burnt on this cigarette
Moving closer to the risk of burning oneself with a cigarette
I never wanted to be that guy
Expressing a reluctance to embody a certain undesirable archetype
I never thought I would be that guy
Reflecting on an unexpected realization of becoming a certain type of person
I never wanted to be that guy
Undesired identification with a particular persona
I never thought I could be that guy
Surprised acknowledgment of adopting an unexpected role
Closer to the answer, closer to the keel
Moving closer to discovering the truth or solution
Closer to knowing I never really know how you feel
Acknowledging a lack of understanding of someone else's emotions
Closer to being empty, closer to being used
Approaching a state of feeling empty and used
Closer to the table then closer to the fools
Getting closer to the metaphorical table, possibly signifying a decision or confrontation
Closer to my actions, closer to my fears
Proximity to one's own actions and fears
Closer to the high-pitched noise that rings in my ears
Getting closer to a disturbing high-pitched noise, possibly representing internal turmoil
Closer to my mother, closer to my end
Increasing proximity to maternal influence and the inevitable end
closer to getting, closer to doing it all over again
Moving towards obtaining and reliving experiences
I never wanted to be that guy
Reiteration of the reluctance to embody a particular undesirable identity
I never thought I could be that guy
Expressing surprise at becoming a certain type of person
I never wanted to be that guy
Reiteration of the undesired identification with a particular persona
I never thought I would be that guy
Surprised acknowledgment of adopting an unexpected role
I never wanted to be that guy
Continued resistance to becoming a specific type of person
I never thought I'd be that guy
Expressing surprise at actually embodying an unexpected role
I never wanted to be that guy
Reiteration of the reluctance to embody a particular undesirable identity
I never thought I would be that
Surprised acknowledgment of adopting an unexpected role
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