Southpaw
Awakening Souls: The Deep Meaning Behind The Afghan Whigs' 'Southpaw'
Lyrics
One eye open baby
Being vigilant or wary, staying alert
Both hands tied behind my back
Feeling restricted or powerless, facing limitations
Surprise a comin' in a cross street smile
Unexpected events or challenges represented by a deceptive smile
How so the changes have come slow
Noticing gradual changes, possibly negative or unsettling
Takers drivin' got to take the wheel
Those who take control need to take responsibility
We got their lives a hanging and their souls to steal
People's lives are at stake, and their essence is being taken away
Give me a break, give me an arm
Expressing a need for relief or assistance
Wishbone cracky good luck charm, rave on monkey
Referencing a situation where luck is fragile or uncertain
Come on down little sister
Inviting someone to join, possibly a sibling or close relation
What might be right for goose might not be right for the gander
Highlighting that what's suitable for one may not be suitable for another
You got on the Mississippi mudslide
Referencing a challenging situation akin to navigating through muddy conditions
Get up on the tchoupitoulis southpaw
Encouraging to rise and face challenges from a specific direction (southpaw)
You got to lie now chillun, you got to lie to be willin'
Emphasizing the necessity of deception or falsehood for personal gain
Oh, my soul it's time to awake
Expressing a realization or awakening of the inner self
Come on down give the kingdom a shake
Calling for a transformative action, possibly challenging the existing order
And, oh, my soul it's time to get down
Reiterating the need for action, urging to get involved or make a change
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