Middle Man
Navigating Moral Crossroads: The Middle Man Dilemma
Lyrics
Stay alive to see what we do and what will come up next
Encouraging someone to stay alive to witness future actions and developments.
It's quite obvious that you're oblivious you make a breeze complex
Expressing that the person addressed is oblivious and complicates simple matters.
No one wants to see you out there acting like a child
Advising against immature behavior, emphasizing the disapproval of childish actions.
Stumbling curses on the floor still yourself outside the dive
Describing someone in a state of distress, possibly intoxicated, outside a dive (bar).
I don't want to have to find out if you made it through the night
Expressing a concern about the person's well-being, not wanting to discover if they survive the night.
By some skimpy skratch up mention in the papers homicide
Highlighting the potential danger, mentioning the possibility of a violent incident reported in the media.
Middleman I can't help you
Addressing someone as a "middleman" and expressing inability to provide assistance.
Don't understand what you want me to do
Expressing confusion about the middleman's expectations or needs.
Hold out my hand so you can take that too?
Questioning whether extending a helping hand is the desired action.
I can't settle for you
Refusing to compromise or settle for the middleman's situation.
Stick around to wait and see
Encouraging someone to stay and witness the outcome of a situation.
It ain't enough to wear your heart out on your sleeve
Stating that wearing emotions openly is insufficient.
What we view quite vividly, a bent person coming down intentionally
Describing a person intentionally descending in a bent manner, observed vividly.
What I can't seem to figure is where'd you get the heresy?
Expressing confusion about the source of false beliefs or ideas (heresy).
Some pharisee elitist got you mocking monkey see
Suggesting that an elitist figure influenced the middleman to imitate without understanding.
Your heart ain't out in person seems it'll probably never be
Noting a lack of genuine emotions or sincerity in the middleman's actions.
You missed the point pretty close to perfect
Pointing out that the middleman misunderstood something essential.
When you're backbiting me
Accusing the middleman of backbiting or speaking negatively behind the speaker's back.
What's new? Hide behind an urban gesture or two
Questioning the authenticity of urban gestures as a disguise or cover.
A fellow gotta rat tattle bad mouth beating you
Describing negative actions like ratting and bad-mouthing, with the speaker as the target.
Don't call my name, it's not brother when it comes to you
Rejecting any sense of brotherhood or closeness with the addressed person.
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