Fisticuffs
Fisticuffs: A Barroom Ballet of Pride and Punches
Lyrics
Now don't get uptight
Expressing a calm demeanor; advising against getting upset.
Cause I'm upright
Stating an upright position, possibly in contrast to being emotionally upset.
I got the whole night
Having the entire night ahead, indicating time availability.
To catch up with you drunks
Addressing intoxicated individuals and suggesting catching up with them.
Don't get upset
Advising against being upset; maintaining composure.
Cause it's a safe bet
Stating that it's a safe bet to continue; confidence in one's abilities.
I ain't through yet
Expressing determination; not finished dealing with a situation.
And I'm fed up with you punks
Expressing frustration with troublesome individuals, possibly rowdy people.
I don't know why
Reflecting uncertainty or lack of understanding about a situation.
I guess I'm old school
Indicating adherence to traditional values or ways of thinking.
You say you want to stay
Acknowledging a desire for company until dawn.
Until the break of day
Expressing a commitment to staying but encountering obstacles.
But you get in the way
Others obstructing the plan or causing interference.
So I gotta make it stop
Feeling the need to stop the situation, possibly due to escalating tension.
There's a broken nose
Referring to a physical altercation resulting in a broken nose.
Cause it's come to blows
Conflict has escalated to the point of physical confrontation.
And just when it's getting' good
Highlighting an unfortunate interruption when things were becoming interesting.
That's when someone calls the cops
Police involvement due to the escalating conflict.
Just pay me no mind
Requesting others to ignore or disregard the speaker; maintaining indifference.
And buddy I'm cool
Expressing a relaxed and unruffled attitude.
A glass of red wine
Suggesting a preference for a simple and calming drink.
And a bar stool
Describing a desire for a peaceful and solitary moment at the bar.
It comes down to a matter of pride
Stating that the situation boils down to a matter of personal pride.
Although I know I ain't that tough
Acknowledging a lack of toughness despite the pride.
Let's take it outside. Fisticuffs.
Suggesting a physical confrontation or fight outside; using the term "Fisticuffs."
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