Killing Floor
Escaping Regrets: Steve Miller Band's Reflections
Lyrics
Oh
Expression of surprise or realization.
I shoulda quit babe, long time ago
Regret for not ending a relationship earlier.
Shoulda quit you baby, a long time ago
Reiteration of regret for not leaving the partner sooner.
Should've been down in Mexico, babe
Desire to have been in a different location (Mexico) instead of the current situation.
To boys and girls
A shift in perspective, addressing both genders (boys and girls).
If I’d followed, my first mind
Regret for not following one's initial intuition or decision.
I had followed, my first mind
Repetition of regret for not trusting one's instincts.
I woulda been down in Mexico, baby
Imagining an alternate scenario in Mexico if the initial decision had been different.
Instead of on this Killing Floor
The current situation is likened to a "Killing Floor," suggesting a challenging or destructive environment.
If I followed, my first mind
Reiteration of the regret for not following one's initial thoughts.
If I followed, baby oh, my first mind
Emphasis on the importance of trusting one's instincts.
I would have been down in Mexico, baby
Imagining an alternative positive scenario in Mexico if instincts had been followed.
With the boys and girls
Referencing a carefree and enjoyable time in Mexico with both genders.
Hey oh yeah
An exclamation, possibly expressing frustration or resignation.
Oh
Continuation of the exclamation or expression of emotion.
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