Always Something
Life's Gambles: The Daffod!ls' 'Always Something' Unveiled
Lyrics
I smoke too much, should give it up
The speaker acknowledges excessive smoking and considers quitting.
But there's a pack in my pocket
Despite the intention to quit, there's still a pack of cigarettes in the pocket.
I quit blackjack and playing dice
The speaker stopped playing blackjack and dice games but returned to playing poker.
But i got back to poker
Reiteration of returning to poker despite trying to quit gambling.
I got back to poker
Repeat of the speaker going back to poker, emphasizing the difficulty in breaking the habit.
'Cause if I could I would
The speaker expresses a desire to quit certain behaviors but faces challenges.
But there's always something
An acknowledgment that obstacles or challenges always seem to arise.
Did my best to be on time
The speaker made an effort to be punctual but faced a setback with a flat tire.
But I blew a tire
Despite volunteering for extra work hours, the speaker still lost their job due to unforeseen circumstances.
Volunteered for overtime
The speaker volunteered for overtime but faced unexpected termination from employment.
But I still got fired
The speaker found a nice restaurant for a special occasion, possibly with a loved one.
Found a fancy restaurant
A suggestion that the significant other would appreciate the fancy restaurant.
You would love it honey
Reiteration that the significant other would enjoy the mentioned restaurant.
You would love it honey, yeah
The speaker had plans to take someone out but lacks the financial means to do so.
Planned to take you out tonight
Expressing a desire to spend money on a special evening but facing financial constraints.
But I got no money
The speaker emphasizes a lack of funds to execute planned activities.
I got no money
Reiteration of the financial constraints preventing the speaker from going out.
'Cause if I could I would
A repetition of the speaker's desire to overcome challenges but facing constant obstacles.
But there's always something
The acknowledgment that obstacles persist despite the speaker's efforts to overcome them.
'Cause if I could I would
Reiteration of the speaker's hypothetical desire to overcome challenges if possible.
But there's always something
The recognition that there is always something hindering the speaker's desires or plans.
'Cause if I could I would
Continuation of the theme that obstacles persist, preventing the speaker from achieving goals.
But there's always something
The acknowledgment that challenges persist, hindering the speaker's hypothetical abilities.
'Cause if I could I would
Reiteration of the speaker's hypothetical willingness to overcome obstacles if possible.
But there's always something
Conclusion that there always seems to be something preventing the speaker from achieving their goals.
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