Shoebox
Unveiling the Depths: The Reytons' Shoebox Secrets
Lyrics
You lost out, tied down
You experienced a loss and are constrained or committed.
Red letters, they fall and hit the ground
Bills or notices marked in red signify financial troubles, and they are ignored or dismissed.
But I won't let them in the way
You refuse to let these challenges interfere with your path or goals.
I strike out, sit down
You face setbacks but choose to relax and celebrate small victories.
Spark another up and take a bow
Indulging in a recreational activity (likely smoking) and acknowledging applause or recognition.
'Cause they're not getting in today
You are determined to keep external influences at bay today.
'Cause what I would do for you
You express a willingness to go above and beyond for someone, emphasizing the depth of your commitment.
Is more than you'll ever know
-Is more than you'll ever need to know
-Dark streets, cold hands
Reference to challenging and unwelcoming environments.
Winter falls but I can't meet demands
You can't meet the demands imposed by the harsh conditions.
I'm living on the other side
You exist in a contrasting or unconventional lifestyle.
Hard life, hard lives
Life is tough, and others around you are also facing challenges.
A shoebox filled with cash and no surprise
A shoebox with money, possibly gained through unconventional means, and it's not surprising to you.
That I'ma be home late tonight
You anticipate being home late due to your circumstances.
'Cause what I would do for you
Reiteration of the commitment and sacrifice you are willing to make for someone.
Is more than you'll ever know
-Is more than you'll ever need to know
-What I would do for you
The depth of your commitment to the person is more than you're willing to openly display or admit.
Is more than I'll ever show
-It's more than I'll ever care to show
-If it all falls down
Contemplating the possibility of a downfall, questioning if the person will stick around to support you through it.
Will you be around to pick the
-Pieces up I left behind?
-It it all falls down
-Will you still be there waiting for
-Me on the other side?
-'Cause what I would do for you
Reiteration of the depth of commitment and sacrifice for the person.
Is more than you'll ever know
-Is more than you'll ever need to know
-What I would do for you
Reiterating the internal conflict of not fully revealing the extent of your commitment.
Is more than I'll ever show
-It's more than I'll ever care to show
-What I would do for you
Final emphasis on the enormity of the sacrifice and commitment that the person might not fully comprehend.
Is more than you'll ever know
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