Tongue Tied
Reckless Ambition and Colorblind Optimism: Unveiling a Symphony of Rebellion
Lyrics
I'm tongue tied, just cut it off and hope that I go blind
The speaker feels speechless or restrained, suggesting a desire to avoid seeing or acknowledging something.
I'm feeling reckless and selfish
The speaker acknowledges a sense of recklessness and selfishness in their feelings or actions.
Ambition's hard to find
Expressing difficulty in finding or maintaining ambition.
The bright side is begging me to stop and realize the silver lining is shining- too bad I'm colorblind
The speaker recognizes a conflict between a positive perspective ("bright side") and a personal limitation (colorblindness).
I'm growing tired of this optimistic view, let's try something new
The speaker is becoming tired of maintaining an optimistic viewpoint and suggests trying a different approach.
Follow me, we'll throw boulders at this glass world
Inviting someone to join in disrupting or challenging the conventional and fragile "glass world."
Don't worry, I've got several tricks right up my sleeve
The speaker assures they have unconventional methods or plans.
Should we fail to flee the scene, lock us up and swallow the key
In the event of failure, the speaker is willing to face consequences, emphasizing commitment to their actions.
I don't care if we make bail, we'll make history (That's all that matters to me)
The speaker prioritizes making history over personal consequences, indicating a strong desire for impact.
"Slow down, you're headed for a cliff so turn around
A cautionary statement advising the speaker to slow down and reconsider their actions to avoid negative outcomes.
Life isn't magically tragic and answers can be found"
A counterargument suggesting that life is not inherently tragic and solutions can be found to problems.
So sorry about that, our frequency was hijacked
An apology for a disruption caused by a change in perspective or focus.
No need to worry, I'm currently plotting my attack
The speaker is not concerned about the apology, as they are actively planning a disruptive action.
I'll build a Trojan horse and fill it up with doubt
A metaphorical plan to introduce doubt into a situation using a Trojan horse, potentially for subversion.
Heart try and stop me now
A challenge to the heart (emotion or courage) to try and prevent the speaker's planned actions.
I've been failing to carry the weight of the world
The speaker has been struggling with the burdens of life and its challenges.
I've been dying to let you know
An admission of a desire to communicate something important or personal.
If my knees buckle, I'll be crushed and shuffled through the wreckage of life, you know
Fear of personal collapse and being overwhelmed, possibly in the context of revealing emotions.
I'm terrified... I'm terrified but I can't let you know
The speaker is terrified but chooses not to disclose their fear or vulnerability.
Follow me (Follow me)
Reiteration of the invitation to follow the speaker, emphasizing the importance of making history.
We'll make history- that's all that matters to me
Reaffirming that making history is the primary goal for the speaker.
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