Lyrics
It was 8:15
Describes the specific time of the event, 8:15.
When I pulled into the 7 Eleven
Narrates arriving at a 7 Eleven convenience store.
I bought a 12 ounce coffee
States the purchase of a 12-ounce coffee.
And I threw down a 357
Indicates the action of throwing down a .357, possibly a gun, suggesting a troubled mindset.
I guess I was thinking I would never be found
Reflects on a sense of being lost or unnoticed.
Next thing I knew I was spread-eagle
Describes a sudden and unexpected fall to the ground.
Down on the ground
Implies a vulnerable or defeated position.
I just fell into a manic depression
Expresses falling into a state of manic depression, a serious mood disorder.
And I really want to spend it with you
Expresses a desire to share the experience with someone specific.
I got pretty paper shoes
Mentions having aesthetically pleasing but perhaps impractical possessions like paper shoes.
And I'm weaving you a basket for Christmas
References creating a gift for Christmas, despite the challenging circumstances.
Three hots and a cot
Alludes to imprisonment with "Three hots and a cot" (three meals and a bed).
And a cellmate who keeps calling me missus
Introduces a cellmate and the uncomfortable situation of being referred to as "missus."
But I like to think I'm the king of the couch
Claims a self-perceived status as the "king of the couch," possibly a sarcastic or ironic statement.
And I like my shrink
Expresses a positive sentiment towards the therapist or counselor (shrink).
'Cause he always brings me smoke in a pouch
Highlights the therapist bringing smoke, potentially a coping mechanism.
I just fell into a manic depression
Reiterates falling into a state of manic depression and a desire for companionship.
And I really want to spend it with you
Reaffirms the wish to share the experience with someone specific.
We don't have any inhibitions
Describes a lack of inhibitions in the current state.
We're not consumed by ambition
Emphasizes the absence of overwhelming ambition.
We've got no mission control
States a lack of mission control, suggesting a lack of direction or purpose.
They say Dr. Freud might call me an anal retentive
Introduces contrasting opinions from Freud and a parole officer regarding personality traits.
But my PO says I'm delinquent and I got no incentive
Describes a conflicting evaluation of the speaker's character and lack of motivation.
Rehab is a thing of the past
States that rehabilitation is in the past, possibly suggesting resistance to change.
I step into the cab and say "Hey buddy, step on the gas"
Describes a casual attitude towards seeking help, instructing a cab driver to accelerate.
Just fell into a manic depression
Repeats the theme of falling into manic depression and a desire for companionship.
And I really want to spend it with you
Reiterates the wish to share the experience with someone specific.
Okay ladies, it's time for your medication
Concludes with a reference to medication, possibly highlighting the speaker's need for treatment.
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