Lyrics
Thank you sir, thank you, now check it out.
Introduction and expression of gratitude
I know a lot of times people like to give kids medications
Critique of using medications to control behavior
so we can all act good and behave right, but fuck that shit!
Rejection of the idea of conforming through medication
Throw your middle finger up in the air if you don't need nothin but,
Encouragement to reject unnecessary constraints
good times and hangin out with your friends,
Advocacy for enjoying good times with friends
you don't need to go to the doctor cause you act stupid.
Criticism of seeking medical help for acting foolish
just act stupid right? So check it out,
Introduction to the song "The Green Monster"
this song's called The Green Monster
Song title announcement
it goes a little something like this.
Preparation for the performance of "The Green Monster"
DO IT!
Command to initiate action
bahp bahp bahp bahp bahp bahp bahp baa
Musical interlude and encouragement to continue
on an on and on and on
-bahp bahp bahp bahp bahp bahp bahp baa
-on an on and on and on (DOIT!)
-bahp bahp bahp bahp bahp bahp bahp baa
-bahp bahp bahp bahp (doit) bahp bahp (doit) bahp baa (doit)
-i'd trade two blues for a yellow, together it's all green
Expression of the value of unity (yellow and blue make green)
turn the lights outs, blow me a kiss and sweet dreams
Symbolic request to embrace dreams and positivity
we assembled an army of likeness and temperament
Formation of a supportive community
to smile at the moon in dark days of December when,
Reference to finding solace in difficult times
crying is evil and laughing is sacrilegious
Commentary on societal norms and contradictions
to competition over whose pills are the biggest
Competition over superficial achievements
but did you notice when the lights went out, and sound stopped
Reflection on a moment of collective vulnerability
when the kids sang 'we all fall down" and stash pot
-it's not as if it's just me that's totally green
Recognition of shared fears and insecurities
the scary face in a bad dream that we've all seen
Symbolism of fear and innocence coexisting
the spark and desire in the eyes of these children
-consoling psychology masking these villains
Observation of psychological manipulation
we take pills to go to sleep , pills to stay awake
Discussion of societal dependence on pills
pills to get jacked and pills to lose weight
-we can't stop swallowing pills their so bitter
-cause rehab is for quitters
-we take pills to stay focused, pills to take test
-pills to calm down, and pills to relieve stress
-we're all the same person before too long
-it goes on an on an on an on
-so run around in a circle with your hands in the air
Narrative about facing challenges and consequences
he just wanted to be friends but he gave you a scare
-and you don't care cause you're so tough thick skin, lead
-fuck around with the monster and he bites off your head
-it's not you that he's after it's somebody like me
Personification of internal struggles and challenges
but it's highly unlikely cause he lives in my psyche
-and chases my demons, yeah he knows where they livin'
-but i wouldn't change the psychosomatics for no rhythm
-it started with 1 a day then 2 every six hours
Progression of substance use and its consequences
then grinding and cut lines to release magic powers
-it started with two shots then turned to a whole glass
-put em all together and you fall on your ass
-we take pills to go to sleep , pills to stay awake
Reiteration of societal reliance on pills
pills to get jacked and pills to lose weight
-we can't stop swallowing pills their so bitter
-cause rehab is for quitters
-we take pills to stay focused, pills to take test
-pills to calm down, and pills to relieve stress
-we're all the same person before too long
-it goes on an on an on an on
-you seen that green man he's bad and he's gone
Representation of the persistent challenges (the green monster)
you fasten your seatbelt, those people move on
-they chase me, they hate me, sokay we still cool
-like bad boys and good girls, the monster knows you
-So why is green the color of envy, lust and desire
Reflection on societal values, aspirations, and challenges
i'd be a liar if i said we couldn't get much higher
-and you could be unusually strange and not the same
-as anybody else that has two first names
-now we're raising a generation of bankers and dentist
-as a young boy i wanted to be the sorcerer's apprentice
-i wanted to save the world and still welcome the challenge
-and refuse medications for my chemical imbalance
-you take pills to go to sleep , pills to stay awake
Continuation of the theme of pill dependence
pills to get jacked and pills to lose weight
-we can't stop swallowing pills their so bitter
-cause rehab is for quitters
-we take pills to stay focused, pills to take test
-pills to calm down, and pills to relieve stress
-we're all the same person before too long
-it goes on an on an on an on
-It don't stop, now it's always the same
Endless cycle and repetition of challenges
it goes on an on an on an on
-It don't stop, yeah it's always the same
-it goes on an on an on an on
-i can't stop now and it's always the same
-it goes on an on an on an on
-it dont't stop and it's always the same
-it goes on an on an on an on
-bahp bahp bahp bahp bahp bahp bahp baa
Conclusion and musical transition
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