Just to Get By
Navigating Life's Rough Edges: The Hip Priests' Anthem
Lyrics
overthink shit and I stress too much
Expressing a tendency to overanalyze and feel excessive stress.
pretty pigheaded and I easily judge
Admitting to being stubborn and quick to make judgments.
waste too much time and I navel gaze
Acknowledging a tendency to waste time and engage in self-reflection.
I'm pretty flawed in numerous ways
Acknowledging personal flaws and imperfections.
first impressions I might seem brash
Noting that initial impressions may come across as brash.
a little too cocky n' pront to react
Describing oneself as a bit arrogant and quick to react.
I stew I can't sleep and my temper frays
Expressing frustration, difficulty sleeping, and a short temper.
prone to melancholy on majority days
Admitting to a tendency for melancholy on most days.
ain't so bad man I'll expand
Optimistically acknowledging that personal growth is possible.
look a bit closer and you'll understand
Encouraging others to take a closer look to understand better.
I ain't perfect but at least I try
Recognizing personal imperfection but emphasizing effort to improve.
just doing what I can just to get by
Stating the intention to do what is necessary to survive or cope.
Just to get by
Reiterating the struggles faced in trying to get by.
a little self-pity too easy to dwell
Acknowledging a tendency towards self-pity and dwelling on negativity.
acting like a prick but mostly a shell
Admitting occasional negative behavior while being emotionally guarded.
swing between ego n' crushing self-doubt
Describing a fluctuation between arrogance and self-doubt.
life drifts on while I'm working it out
Expressing a sense of time passing while working through personal issues.
a little mixed up ain't A total crash
Acknowledging confusion but emphasizing it's not a total failure.
full tilt bullshit wrapped up in flash
Describing a mix of bravado presented with a flashy exterior.
ain't a bad man n' continue to try
Asserting the essential goodness despite ongoing efforts to improve.
a work in progress til I die
Viewing life as an ongoing process of self-improvement until death.
gotta work hard just to stay on track
Highlighting the need for continuous effort to maintain stability.
gotta work hard two steps and i stumble back.
Expressing the difficulty of progress, often facing setbacks.
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