Lyrics
So you like to demise with your pen
Expressing a preference for self-destruction through writing.
I was the same back when
Reflecting on a similar past inclination for self-destruction.
Then and now, I want to change
Desiring change both in the past and present.
But don't know how
Feeling uncertain about how to bring about the desired change.
Do's and don'ts, don'ts I don't like
Expressing a dislike for restrictions and prohibitions.
She's not Tina and I'm not like Ike
Referencing Tina Turner and Ike Turner, indicating a problematic relationship.
But what was Ike like
Pondering the nature of Ike Turner's character.
Is Ike what you write
Questioning whether Ike's persona aligns with what is written about him.
I don't know, I don't know
Expressing uncertainty and lack of knowledge about Ike Turner.
We'll disarm ya, ask Julian Palmer
Sarcastically suggesting the ability to disarm someone, referring to Julian Palmer.
Only joking, too much smoking
Humorously acknowledging excessive smoking.
But It's OK, it's OK
Accepting past actions or difficulties.
We've been through too much yesterday
Highlighting shared experiences and challenges from the past.
Tell you what we'e gonna do
Proposing a plan for mutual protection.
They'll protect me from me, I'll protect from you
Emphasizing the need for reciprocal protection.
By any means by any means
Advocating for any means necessary to achieve a goal.
Please won't you try
Requesting intervention to prevent speaking in a tough manner.
Stop me talking like a tough guy
Expressing a desire to avoid sounding aggressive.
Subject matter's love
Identifying love as the central theme.
Subject matter's love
Reiterating the significance of love in the subject matter.
What would I need another enemy
Questioning the need for additional adversaries.
I know I love you I can feel you in my energy
Expressing a deep connection and awareness of love on an energetic level.
I'm too scared to be a gun totting gangster want to-be
Rejecting the desire to be a gun-toting gangster imitator due to fear.
I've got too much love inside of me
Acknowledging an abundance of love within.
Met you on Mandalay
Recalling a meeting on Mandalay, possibly referencing a significant place or event.
Or next week
Hinting at future encounters or developments.
If I'm Tina I guess I'm weak
Identifying with Tina Turner and admitting vulnerability.
Big take making my head ache
Referring to a challenging situation causing a headache.
It's not your fault
Asserting that the listener is not at fault for the difficulties.
You don't understand
Recognizing a lack of understanding and extending a hand for support.
Take our hand
Encouraging a positive approach and generosity.
We give so don't be negative
Promoting optimism and discouraging negativity.
You don't feel the 'cause you feel yourself
Not feeling the impact because of self-absorption.
Stuck up in your own head
Being trapped in one's thoughts and encouraging leaving negativity behind.
Leave that till I'm dead
Delaying negative thoughts until death.
What do I think
Pondering personal thoughts and opinions.
I think instinct.
Emphasizing reliance on instinctive feelings.
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