Shelved

Unbridled Dreams: Defying Conformity in 'Shelved'
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Lyrics

I wanna ride the hydraulics

I desire to experience the excitement and intensity of a hydraulic ride.

Lit up like the North Star

I want to shine brightly, resembling the North Star.

I wanna wallow in the spoils before the crowd

I wish to indulge in the rewards before an audience.

I wanna play my guitar

I want to express myself by playing my guitar.

Not gonna sit up and beg

I won't plead or supplicate for opportunities.

Not gonna do tricks

I won't perform tricks or act subservient.

Not gonna stand here on a sound stage

I won't stand on a stage, constrained by religious symbolism.

Tethered to a crucifix

Refusing to be tied to a crucifix, rejecting constraints.


The ride's over

Acknowledging that the exciting phase has ended.

I know

Acknowledging the end but unwilling to move on.

But I'm not ready to go

Expressing reluctance to accept the conclusion.


I wanna flash my pastel colors by the rail

Desiring to display vibrant and light colors along a railing.

On a windy day at Pimlico

Imagining a vivid scene at Pimlico on a windy day.

Don't want to write songs with this clown they set me up with

Rejecting collaboration with an undesirable partner in Los Angeles.

In a Los Angeles rehearsal studio

Expressing dissatisfaction with a songwriting situation.


Not gonna tour with Trent Reznor

Refusing to tour with Trent Reznor, rejecting a specific music style.

Third of three, bottom of the bill

Being at the bottom of the bill, the least important act.

You can't pay me to make that kind of music

Unwilling to create a certain type of music, rejecting conformity.

Not gonna swallow that pill

Rejecting an undesirable situation or idea.


The ride's over

Recognizing the end of an enjoyable phase or experience.

I know

Acknowledging the conclusion but not prepared to move forward.

But I'm not ready to go

Expressing an unwillingness to accept the end and move on.


Maybe dad is right

Considering the possibility that parental advice might be correct.

I'm still young

Acknowledging youthfulness and potential for growth.

And I can write C++ just as good as anyone

Asserting proficiency in C++ programming skills.

I know this guy at Lucasarts

Referring to a connection with someone at Lucasarts and job opportunities.

He says they're looking for hands

Indicating a need for skilled individuals at Lucasarts.

In fifteen years I'll be throwing back beers

Envisioning a future where the speaker is casually enjoying life.

With my feet in the sand

Imagining a future relaxed scenario with feet in the sand.

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