I Don't Do That Stuff Anymore
Embracing Change: A Journey Beyond Past Vices
Lyrics
I must've driven home but I don't remember a thing
The singer drove home but has no memory of the journey.
Vile mess in the back seat, a side mirror missing
The car's back seat is messy, and a side mirror is missing, indicating a chaotic state.
He said ""DON'T CALL ME,"" my head is pounding
Someone told the singer not to call, citing a pounding headache.
I don't do that stuff any more
Expressing a commitment to abstain from past behaviors.
I used to die a little at a time
Describing a past life filled with experiences that took a toll on the singer.
Ecstasy and steep decline
Mentions ecstasy and decline, likely referring to highs and lows in life.
Night after night, leave a little behind
Repeated nights leaving behind memories or consequences.
Oh my lord, what a time
Reflecting on past experiences with a sense of nostalgia.
I remember so badly wanting to beat your heart
Expressing a strong desire to emotionally overcome someone.
The game is over before you start
Suggests the futility of starting a relationship doomed to fail.
If you bust out the lights and insist on the dark
Opting for darkness and avoiding confrontation.
I don't do that stuff anymore
Reiteration of the decision to abstain from past behaviors.
Endless battles amount to war
Referring to past struggles that led to a metaphorical war.
So I settled down, I don't settle the score
Choosing not to seek revenge but to settle into a more stable life.
I tiptoe around, I don't slam the door
Avoiding confrontation and maintaining a peaceful demeanor.
I don't do that stuff anymore
Reaffirming the decision to refrain from past behaviors.
Adrenaline racing, bet we get caught
Describing risky situations with a likelihood of being caught.
Exotic trespassing, burning all we were taught
Engaging in rebellious activities contrary to societal norms.
Bold faced lies about where we were going
Telling lies about one's whereabouts.
Smiling eyes knowing what we were knowing
Acknowledging shared knowledge and complicity through eye contact.
Of living in nowhere but residing in heaven
Describing a state of blissful ignorance while living in an unconventional way.
Our reckless adventure winding down around seven
Recalling a reckless adventure that concludes peacefully.
Now I'm lying still by News at Eleven
Describing the aftermath of an adventure, perhaps involving news coverage.
But I know that my mirrors are both intact
Confirming the intact state of mirrors, possibly symbolizing self-reflection.
I'm sure that my friends will both call back
Expecting friends to respond positively.
It's not up to me to outfox the cops
Rejecting the idea of outsmarting law enforcement.
Or win the whole night as I pick the lock
Accepting consequences as the singer tries to unlock a situation.
Such a dangerous place, but I want nothing more
Expressing a desire for danger, possibly for excitement or change.
Than to abandon all hope and walk through a door
Yearning to abandon hope and embrace the unknown.
To when we were all just fun-loving whores
Reflecting on a past when carefree enjoyment was prioritized.
We treated the night like it was ours, not yours
Claiming ownership of the night and resisting societal norms.
I don't do that stuff anymore
Reaffirming the decision to abstain from past behaviors.
God, I loved life so much, I was just so in love with it
Expressing intense love for life in the past.
I kissed it so hard and held it so tight
Describing a passionate and tight embrace of life.
I loved it, I loved it, I loved it, I loved it
Repetition of love for life in the past.
I don't do that stuff anymore
Final affirmation of not engaging in past behaviors.
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