Nothing Works
Everywhere I Go: Reflections on Life's Unchanging Patterns
Lyrics
It's all been done under the sun
Reflecting on the universality of experiences; nothing is entirely new.
No thought had is new
Suggesting that original thoughts are rare; ideas often recycled.
Folks don't change
Expressing skepticism about people's capacity for fundamental change.
There's give and take to everything we do
Highlighting the inherent balance of consequences in all actions.
Overseas, back out east, Tennessee, and the coast
List of diverse locations, implying personal struggles are inescapable.
My hell and grief follow me everywhere I go
Personal challenges persistently accompany the singer.
I've worn boots and then dress shoes
Life experiences include both rugged and refined situations.
I quit my job and left my home
Abrupt changes in lifestyle, leaving behind stability.
Nothing works, everything sucks
Expression of frustration, a feeling of perpetual failure.
Every stop along the road
Struggles encountered at every stage of the journey.
Might it be the problem's me
Self-doubt, considering if personal issues contribute to challenges.
Cause I'm everywhere I go
Emphasizing the inescapability of personal problems.
I always think I'll be happier with some place new
Hope for happiness in new places, met with disappointment.
And sure enough it costs too much and traffic sucks there too
Acknowledging the high cost and challenges of change.
It's tough shit for me to admit but now I see
Admitting personal responsibility as a constant factor in life's difficulties.
The only thing constant everywhere I go is me
Realization that the self is the only consistent element in various environments.
I've worn boots and then dress shoes
Reiteration of diverse life experiences through different footwear.
I quit my job and left my home
Reinforcing the theme of abandoning stability for uncertain paths.
Nothing works, everything sucks
Reiteration of frustration and perceived ineffectiveness.
Every stop along the road
Highlighting ongoing challenges at every stage of the journey.
Might it be the problem's me
Questioning if personal issues are the root cause of difficulties.
Cause I'm everywhere I go
Reemphasizing the inescapable nature of personal challenges.
Might it be the problem's me
Repeating the introspective query about personal responsibility.
Cause I'm everywhere I go
Reiterating the omnipresence of personal challenges in various locations.
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