Lyrics
Oh, what a perfect child
Reflecting on the past innocence and perfection of an individual.
Oh, what a brilliant smile they used to say (they used to say)
Recalling compliments about a bright smile, possibly implying a positive past.
Then it flickered out
Describing a moment when that brightness fades away or diminishes.
And you began to doubt
Expressing doubt that the person can guide themselves or others anymore.
That you could light the way
Suggesting a struggle to find direction and purpose.
Steadfast motivation and some
Mentioning a mix of strong determination and occasional rebelliousness.
Sinful indignation switchin' off and on (off and on)
Describing conflicting emotions that switch on and off.
All while you think about
Encouraging self-reflection to understand the passage of time.
Try and figure out
Struggling to comprehend where time has gone and the current situation.
Where all the time has gone (seems it's still goin' on)
Noting the persistent flow of time despite confusion.
You'd better take it easy
Advising to take things easy, suggesting a need for relaxation.
Yes you'd better just relax and take it slow
Reiterating the importance of relaxing and taking life slowly.
You'd better take it easy or you'll
Warning of potential consequences if one doesn't take it easy.
Take it where you do not wanna go
Suggesting undesirable outcomes if one rushes or goes too fast.
Sleeping through the mornings then you
Describing a pattern of sleeping through mornings and waking up late.
Wake up in the afternoon a job to do (a job to do)
Highlighting a delayed start to the day with responsibilities.
You'll give it all to them
Giving all to others, possibly sacrificing personal well-being.
I hope they're happy then
Expressing a hope that others appreciate the sacrifices made.
Cuz there's none left for you
Noting a lack of resources or energy for oneself.
Scraping from the bottom
Struggling from a disadvantaged position but working hard to improve.
But you're trying oh so hard to get on top of things (get The drop on things)
Attempting to overcome challenges but facing persistent issues.
But those problems never end
Highlighting that problems don't seem to have a definitive end.
They seem to stretch and bend
Noting the continual and flexible nature of life's challenges.
With each new day life brings
Emphasizing the ongoing nature of life's difficulties with each day.
I feel (pressure)
Expressing a sense of pressure or stress in the current situation.
I've got (problems)
Acknowledging the existence of problems or challenges.
I used to (ease up)
Recalling a time when things used to be easier.
used to (solve them)
Remembering a time when problems were solvable.
It seemed (simple)
Describing a past when life seemed simple and logical.
So (logical)
Contrasting the past simplicity with the current complexity.
Now I never see the (way to go, way to go)
Expressing a struggle to find a clear path forward.
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