Lyrics
My body is a garden not a graveyard
Expressing that the body should be treated well and maintained, emphasizing life over death.
At least that's what I tell myself, you see
Acknowledging a positive self-affirmation about the body being a source of life, not death.
When we go out to eat
Describing a scenario when dining out and facing choices that challenge personal beliefs.
My friends offer fish and meat
Friends suggesting non-vegetarian options, causing inner conflict.
And it takes all of my heart to not concede
Expressing the difficulty of resisting non-vegetarian options due to personal convictions.
All my life I'd dreamed of being a wrestler
Sharing a childhood dream of being a wrestler despite lacking athleticism.
I'm not very athletic as you see
Acknowledging a lack of athleticism as an obstacle to the childhood dream.
I'm just writing for a living
Stating the current profession as a writer.
'Til I get Cesaro swingin
Desiring success, symbolized by getting Cesaro (a wrestler) swinging.
And the only thing I'm slammin' is my pen
Humorously stating that the only thing "slammin'" is a pen, not physical wrestling.
I am not what I want to be just yet
Expressing a gap between current and desired self, recognizing the need for improvement.
Change takes patience
Highlighting the importance of patience in the process of personal change.
Please never forget
Encouraging others not to forget the value of patience in their journeys.
It's always good to breathe before you leap
Emphasizing the importance of taking a moment to reflect before making significant decisions.
I like making ads and singing jingles
Expressing enjoyment in creating advertisements and singing jingles.
Sometimes I think I'm talented, you see
Expressing occasional self-doubt regarding talent despite enjoying creative activities.
I just need another chance
Expressing the need for another opportunity to prove talent.
So I'm trying out freelance
Trying freelance work as a means to showcase skills and attract opportunities.
Just keep writing until somebody hires me
Committing to persistent effort until a job opportunity arises.
Every morning I'm afraid to get up
Expressing morning anxiety and a preference for solitude over social interactions.
I'd take pillows over people, can't you see?
Preferencing pillows over people, highlighting introversion or social anxiety.
Eventually, I'll stand
Expressing the hope to overcome fears and anxieties to stand confidently.
Make a list, shake people's hands
Planning to engage in social interactions and overcome anxiety through lists and handshakes.
And release all my anxiety in tweets
Expressing a plan to release anxiety through online communication, possibly social media.
I am not what I want to be just yet
Reiteration of not being the desired self yet and the ongoing journey of personal change.
Change takes patience
Reinforcing the importance of patience in the process of personal transformation.
Please never forget
Encouraging others not to forget the virtue of patience in their personal journeys.
It's always good to breathe before you leap
Reemphasizing the importance of reflection before making significant decisions.
It's always good to breathe before you leap
Repetition of the advice to take a moment to breathe before making important decisions.
Please don't forget to breathe before you leap
Final plea to remember the importance of reflection and mindfulness before taking leaps.
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