Quitter
Embracing Chaos: Sunsleeper's 'Quitter' Reveals a Journey of Imperfections
Lyrics
Passed out on the road again
Expressing a state of unconsciousness or fatigue while on the road.
The pros of phoning in regrets
Highlighting the negative aspects of making decisions impulsively and feeling remorseful.
Threw my back out while we loaded in
Describing a physical strain or injury incurred while loading equipment.
Heavy breaths and splintered shins
Conveying physical discomfort through labored breathing and injuries.
Planting seeds
Metaphorically referring to the singer's actions as planting seeds, potentially negative actions.
I've been growing some dead leaves
Symbolizing personal growth with dead leaves, suggesting stagnation or unproductive development.
I don't need what you think I need
Rejecting external opinions about what the singer needs for survival or fulfillment.
To keep me breathing
Asserting independence and resilience in maintaining one's vitality without external validation.
Would you think that I'm dreamy
Raising a hypothetical question about the perception of the singer's attractiveness or appeal.
If I had a voice like Stevie
Imagining possessing a voice like Stevie Wonder and its potential impact on perception.
I'll keep faking a way
Admitting to pretending or putting on a facade as a coping mechanism.
If that's okay
Expressing a willingness to continue the act of faking if it helps navigate life.
Pissing in the wind again
Engaging in futile or ineffective actions, likened to urinating in the wind.
Pulled over at 3AM
Describing a late-night stop, possibly emphasizing the difficulties of the singer's journey.
Waiting for the spark to hit
Waiting for inspiration or a positive change, represented by the spark.
You don't know the half of it
Asserting that others are unaware of the singer's struggles or challenges.
Would you think that I'm pretty
Pondering how the perception of the singer's attractiveness might change with certain actions.
If I wrote you songs like Phoebe
Comparing the act of writing songs to the style of Phoebe Bridgers, suggesting a desire for connection.
I'll keep faking a way
Acknowledging the continued use of pretense or facade for coping with life's challenges.
If that's okay
Expressing a willingness to persist in the act of faking for personal reasons.
Nathan told me that there's no plan
Referring to advice received from Nathan about the unpredictability or lack of a clear plan in life.
What if quitting isn't half bad
Raising the possibility that quitting, typically seen as negative, might not be entirely bad.
I'll keep faking a way
Reiterating the use of pretense or facade as a coping mechanism despite uncertainties.
Maybe I'll stay
Contemplating the decision to continue the act of faking, suggesting a potential decision to stay in this state.
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