Don't Get Caught
Break Free: Navigating Life's Challenges with The Zutons
Lyrics
Don't let them stop you believing
Emphasizes the importance of maintaining belief despite external influences.
Don't let them find you breathing
Caution against being discovered or exposed while in a vulnerable state.
You've gotta have a place in the back of the aisle
Suggests the need for a reserved place or position, possibly in a discreet location.
And the bus has gone out all evening
Reference to a bus leaving, indicating a sense of missed opportunities or abandonment.
I sleep with the chief or the leaders
Implies close association with influential figures or decision-makers.
In my old clothes, I lay there just dreaming
Describes a reflective moment in old clothes, with dreams overshadowing reality.
My thought are off somewhere, But I'm going nowhere
Thoughts are wandering without direction, leading to a sense of aimlessness.
But don't let them catch you sleeping
Warning against being caught unaware or vulnerable while sleeping.
Don't get caught
Reiteration of the central theme, emphasizing the importance of avoiding detection or exposure.
They might lock you down there forever
Consequences of being discovered, potentially leading to confinement or restriction.
And you have to keep it together
Encouragement to stay composed and maintain composure despite challenges.
Just because one day you've done it your own way
Emphasis on individuality and doing things one's own way, resulting in envy from others.
You made all the other workers jealous
Positive outcome of individuality, making others envious of one's achievements.
The sun wakes you up in the morning
Reference to the sun waking someone up, symbolizing a new beginning or awakening.
And now all the gates need securing
Sense of urgency in securing gates, possibly metaphorical for protecting oneself.
Now don't waste my time, now you've caught the first line
Dismissive tone towards time-wasting, having already captured attention with the first line.
But don't them catch you yawning
Warning against being caught yawning, suggesting vulnerability or laziness.
Don't get caught
Reiteration of the primary message, underscoring its significance.
Don't get caught in the crossfire
Specific caution against getting involved in conflicts or controversies.
Just cause you felt tired today
Acknowledges the impact of fatigue but advises against succumbing to it.
You're sleeping on barbwire
Metaphor of sleeping on barbwire, highlighting the discomfort of risky situations.
You don't need to get fired away
Encouragement to avoid getting carried away or losing control of one's situation.
Don't get caught
Final reiteration of the core message, emphasizing the importance of evading detection.
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