The Blue Collar Rock
Blue Collar Rock: Life's Solid Rock Anthem
Lyrics
Where's it gonna end
Reflecting on the uncertainty of the future and questioning where life's journey will ultimately lead.
When's it gonna stop
Expressing a desire for a halt or resolution to life's challenges and struggles.
Or at least slow down so maybe I can get off
Seeking a slowdown in the hectic pace of life to find an opportunity for personal respite.
My world's tied to the tickin' of a time clock
Describing a life closely linked to the routine of a work schedule, symbolized by the ticking of a time clock.
If my life was a dance, it'd be the blue collar rock
Metaphorically characterizing life as a dance, specifically the "blue collar rock," suggesting a working-class struggle.
Elvis was king when I was a kid
Referencing the era when Elvis Presley was prominent, recalling childhood memories.
"Rock" was a thing that Chuck Berry did
Defining the genre of "rock" through the influence of Chuck Berry during the speaker's youth.
Now that I'm older, and slower and tired
Acknowledging the passage of time, describing a phase of life marked by aging and fatigue.
My life is certified--solid rock hard
Asserting the speaker's life as stable and unyielding, using the metaphor of "solid rock hard."
Where's it gonna end
Reiterating the uncertainty about the future and the desire for a resolution or change.
When's it gonna stop
Continuing the theme of questioning when life's challenges will cease or become more manageable.
Or at least slow down so maybe I can get off
Expressing a wish for life to slow down, allowing the speaker to find relief or a way out.
My world's tied to the tickin' of a time clock
Reemphasizing the connection between the speaker's life and the relentless ticking of a time clock.
If my life was a dance, it'd be the blue collar rock
Repeating the metaphor of life as a dance, specifically the challenging and gritty "blue collar rock."
I could have been a contender, never got the chance
Reflecting on missed opportunities and unrealized potential, using the metaphor of being a "contender."
Might have been a dancer, never learned to dance
Expressing regret about not pursuing certain passions or opportunities, particularly in the realm of dancing.
Could have won the game, I just never got the cards
Speculating on what could have been in terms of success in life, using the analogy of a card game.
My life is certified, solid rock hard
Reasserting the solidity and certitude of the speaker's life, using the phrase "solid rock hard."
Where's it gonna end
Repeating the earlier contemplation on the uncertain future and the desire for resolution or change.
When's it gonna stop
Continuing the theme of questioning when life's challenges will cease or become more manageable.
Or at least slow down so maybe I can get off
Expressing a wish for life to slow down, allowing the speaker to find relief or a way out.
My world's tied to the tickin' of a time clock
Reemphasizing the connection between the speaker's life and the relentless ticking of a time clock.
If my life was a dance, it'd be the blue collar rock
Concluding with the repetition of the metaphor of life as a dance, specifically the challenging and gritty "blue collar rock."
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