You Shoulda
Unveiling the Cosmic Symphony: The Dockers' 'You Shoulda' Revelations
Lyrics
Don’t hit the moon
Advises against aiming for unrealistic goals or aspirations.
Or be losin your hair
Suggests avoiding stress or worry that may lead to hair loss.
Don’t miss the sun
Encourages not to miss opportunities, urging action.
Just go and you’re there
Implies that taking action is the key to success.
Goin high
Encourages reaching higher levels or ambitions.
Just open your blouse
Suggests a carefree attitude, perhaps in matters of expression.
And be up at the mornin’ time
Encourages starting the day early with enthusiasm.
Ya shoulda
Reiterates the importance of taking action or seizing opportunities.
And back when the ship struck in the night
Refers to a past event involving a shipwreck or failure.
I don’t wanna see your shinin’ light
Expresses a reluctance to witness someone's success.
And if the sailors in in her eyes
Suggests analyzing someone's intentions or emotions through their eyes.
Who’d ziggy bend over for
Possibly a metaphorical reference, unclear without context.
Noone
Emphasizes independence or self-reliance.
And when the man says don’t cry
Advises against showing vulnerability or weakness.
Imagine a clear brand new design
Encourages envisioning a positive and innovative future.
Innovative creative and no lies
Advocates creativity and honesty in one's endeavors.
Shake a leg
Encourages taking swift and decisive action.
Ya shoulda
Reiterates the importance of seizing opportunities.
Ya shoulda
Repeated emphasis on taking action.
Ya shoulda
-Ya shoulda
-Ya shoulda
-Ya shoulda
-Ya shoulda
-Ya shoulda
-Back when the day stripped of sun
Recalls a time when the day lacked sunlight or positivity.
I don’t wanna hear who’s light you shun
Discourages avoiding positivity or light from others.
And when the day turned to night
Refers to a transition from day to night, emphasizing brightness.
Continue to shine brighter than
Encourages maintaining a positive attitude despite challenges.
Hiiiigh yea yea yea goin’ high
Expresses excitement or joy about reaching high levels.
We’re hitting the movin’, goin high
Describes an energetic or dynamic movement, possibly metaphorical.
Da da da da da da da
Repetition with no specific meaning, possibly for emphasis or style.
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Repetition of a nonsensical phrase, possibly for artistic effect.
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