Lyrics
trying not to think
Attempting to avoid thoughts.
trying not to feel
Trying not to experience emotions.
The shadow of my ego
The influence of my self-importance.
shows up is neon lights
Manifests in bright, attention-grabbing lights.
you know I had my fun
Previously indulged in pleasure or enjoyment.
but now I'm lightyears better
Signifying significant personal improvement.
I was travelling at the speed of sound
Past behavior involved rapid movement, possibly recklessness.
but now I'm lightyears better
Achieved considerable advancement in personal growth.
all these years to figure out
Reflecting on the years taken to understand.
how to feel lightyears better
Learned how to feel significantly improved.
truck stop get your fix
Suggestive of a rest area for trucks and a metaphorical pause.
drugs stop giving kicks
Realizing that substance abuse no longer provides excitement.
thought it could do no harm
Misjudged the harmlessness of a situation.
I just became the part
Became involved or entangled in the situation.
I knew my lines by heart
Memorized and knew lines (possibly referring to a role or script).
but now I'm lightyears better
Reiteration of significant personal improvement.
I was travelling at the speed of sound
Past behavior involved high-speed travel.
but now I'm lightyears better
Considerable advancement in understanding.
so slow to figure out
Slow in comprehending how to feel significantly improved.
how to feel lightyears better
(No specific information provided in the lyrics.)
if you can still deliver
Ability to meet expectations or deliver despite challenges.
and find ways to pull through
Finding ways to overcome difficulties.
It's not too late
There is still hope or opportunity.
But you're running out of time
Time is running out despite potential for improvement.
Now go and spin the wheel
Taking a chance or making a change.
To feel lightyears better
Reiteration of significant personal improvement.
I was travelling at the speed of sound
Past behavior involved high-speed travel.
but now I'm lightyears better
Achieved considerable advancement in personal growth.
so slow to figure out
Slow in comprehending how to feel significantly improved.
But now I'm lightyears better
Reiteration of significant personal improvement.
I was travelling at the speed of sound
Past behavior involved high-speed travel.
It's not a simple matter
Complexity in achieving improvement.
But if you're willing to do the time
Willingness to invest time for significant personal growth.
You'll feel lightyears better
Anticipation of feeling significantly improved after investing time.
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