Lyrics
I never been on a railroad, as many times as they pass me by
The speaker has never experienced riding on a railroad despite observing them passing by multiple times.
I never crashed in the desert or seen a rodeo
The speaker hasn't been involved in a desert crash or witnessed a rodeo event.
I don't know much about the world wars or Vietnam
The speaker lacks knowledge about major historical events like the world wars and the Vietnam War.
I've yet to read about Uncle Tom
The speaker hasn't read about the character Uncle Tom, possibly from Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.'
Never climbed a real rock or seen Colorado
The speaker hasn't engaged in activities like climbing a real rock or visiting Colorado.
Am I the son I think I am
Questions the speaker's identity as a son, questioning if they embody the characteristics they believe they have.
Am I the friend I think I am
Similarly, questions the speaker's identity as a friend, pondering if they live up to their own standards of friendship.
Am I the man I think I wanna be hey
Reflects on whether the speaker aligns with the idealized version of a man they aspire to be.
I never had a day where money didn't get in my way
The speaker hasn't experienced a day without the influence or impact of money in their life.
I never listened to much Elvis
The speaker hasn't listened to much music by Elvis Presley.
I can't remember a warm December
Expresses difficulty in recalling a warm and pleasant December, implying a lack of memorable positive experiences during that time.
Am I the son I think I am
Reiterates the questioning of whether the speaker embodies the traits they perceive in themselves as a son.
Am I the friend I think I am
Continues the questioning, pondering if the speaker truly reflects the qualities they believe they possess as a friend.
Am I the man I think I wanna be hey
Continues introspection, questioning if the speaker is becoming the man they envision themselves to be.
'Cause I'm here for my sanity sanity
Declares the speaker's presence for the sake of their sanity, emphasizing the importance of their mental well-being.
I am here for you
Asserts the speaker's commitment to being present for someone else.
I'm here for your fantasy sanity, I am here
Reiterates the speaker's availability for another's fantasy or imagination, emphasizing their continued presence.
I am
Simple affirmation of existence or self-identity.
Am I the son I think I am
Repeats the question of whether the speaker embodies the characteristics they believe define them as a son.
Am I the friend I think I am
Repeats the questioning of the speaker's identity as a friend, seeking confirmation of their own perception.
Am I the man I think I wanna be
Repeats the contemplation about becoming the man the speaker desires to be, highlighting self-reflection.
'Cause I'm here for my sanity sanity I am here for you
Reaffirms the speaker's presence for the sake of their sanity and commitment to being present for someone else.
Whether or not I'm walkin' in
Reflects on whether the speaker is entering or engaging in a situation.
Whether or not I'm walkin' out
Reflects on whether the speaker is leaving or disengaging from a situation.
I'm always here for you
Asserts the speaker's enduring availability and support for someone else.
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