The Business
Navigating Life's Choreography: The Business by The Describers Unveiled
Lyrics
Pull up my big-boy pants and peek out the door
Pulling up one's metaphorical "big-boy pants" signifies facing challenges with maturity and responsibility.
There's unease I can't ignore but I won't quit trying
Despite feeling discomfort, the speaker is determined to persist in their efforts and not give up.
I'm stepping the dance, my memorized routine
The speaker is engaged in a routine, perhaps symbolizing the monotonous aspects of life.
Oh the choreography of the slowly dying
Describing life as "choreography of the slowly dying" suggests a sense of inevitability and the passage of time.
'Cause I was taught to mind my business
Emphasizes the importance of minding one's own business, possibly cautioning against unnecessary interference.
When the business is not my own
Reiterating the lesson of focusing on personal matters when external issues are not one's concern.
I was warned to not act reckless
Warning against reckless behavior, emphasizing the need to avoid unnecessary risks.
'Cause the business is not my own
Reinforces the idea of not meddling in affairs that do not directly involve the speaker.
Tuck in my Oxford tails and move my ass outside
Adjusting appearance and stepping outside, suggesting a commitment to face external challenges.
Though the reckoning arrived, it's not my fight
Even in the face of consequences, the speaker is not willing to engage in conflicts that are not their own.
I live to be regaled by the algorithm's peace
Expresses a desire for a peaceful existence guided by algorithms, possibly referencing a structured and predictable life.
With drinks at Applebees to cap the night
Ending the day with casual enjoyment at Applebee's, contrasting the earlier serious tone.
'Cause I was taught to mind my business
Reiteration of the lesson to mind one's own business when it doesn't concern the speaker.
When the business is not my own
Continues to emphasize the importance of restraint and non-interference in external matters.
I was warned to not act reckless
Repeats the warning against acting recklessly in situations that do not directly involve the speaker.
'Cause the business is not my own
Reiterates the central theme of focusing on personal affairs and avoiding unnecessary involvement in others' business.
I tasted sugar where my spine should be
Metaphorically describes a loss of resilience or strength, possibly due to external influences.
Still fermenting in my fantasies
Suggests that the speaker's dreams or desires are still developing and evolving.
'Cause I was taught to mind my business
Reiteration of the lesson to prioritize one's own concerns and not meddle in external matters.
When the business is not my own
Reiterates the warning against reckless behavior in situations that do not pertain to the speaker.
I was warned to not act reckless
Emphasizes the importance of self-restraint and caution in situations that are not directly related to the speaker.
'Cause the business is not my own
Final repetition of the central theme, underscoring the message of focusing on personal matters and avoiding unnecessary involvement in others' affairs.
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