Lyrics
A finger squeezing on a trigger
A person ready to take action, possibly with a gun.
You're standing on the barrel of a gun
Being in a dangerous situation, with a gun pointed at you.
Yeah, that slippery slope is all for money
The pursuit of wealth is a treacherous path.
You keep sliding back no matter how you run
Struggling to escape difficulties despite efforts.
And they laugh so hard back at the hideout
Others mocking or enjoying your predicament from a hidden place.
While you try to understand their game
Trying to comprehend the actions or motives of others.
You learn only to discover
Learning only to realize an enduring truth.
That old bumper sticker truth still reads the same
An enduring truth expressed like an old bumper sticker.
And they say that life's for living
Contrast between the idea of life and the harsh reality.
But life as we know it, it's a stick up (yeah), a stick up
Life portrayed as a robbery, a threat or imposition.
A shimmering hell or slice of heaven
A choice between a chaotic situation or a blissful one.
When thieves are first to attend
Criminals being the first to benefit from a situation.
Once you're down then you find out
Realizing the unfortunate outcome when it's too late.
Blame yourself, this thing's got a shitty end
Taking responsibility for the negative consequences.
They say that life's for living
Reiteration of the contrasting views on life.
But life as we know it, it's a stick up (yeah), a stick up
Life seen as a holdup, a recurring theme.
They say that life's for living
Repetition of the conflicting perspectives on life.
But life as we know it
Life portrayed as nothing more than a robbery.
Ain't nothing but a stick up (yeah), yeah, a stick up, woo
Emphasizing the concept of life as a stickup.
And they say that life's for living
Repeating the idea of life being akin to a holdup.
But life as we know it, it's a stick up, yeah, a stick up
Life depicted as a stickup, a recurring message.
And they say that life's for living
Reiteration of the conflicting perspectives on life.
But life as we know it ain't nothing but a
Life portrayed as nothing more than a robbery.
It ain't nothing but a, stick up (yeah), stick up
Emphasizing the concept of life as a stickup.
Stick up (yeah), stick up
Repeated emphasis on life being a stickup.
Stick up, stick up
-Stick up, stick up (yeah), stick up
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