Lyrics
Not new, old hat
Expressing that the subject is not something new but rather familiar or conventional.
Good times, low rent
Referring to enjoyable experiences that are affordable or not extravagant.
Known love, same language
Having experienced love before with someone who speaks the same emotional language.
Good bargain, same brand
Referring to a good deal or value from the same recognizable brand.
Not new, old hat
Reiterating that the subject is not a novelty but something familiar.
Good times, low rent
Repeating the idea of enjoyable experiences that are economically reasonable.
Known love, same language
Reiterating past experiences of love with someone who shares a common emotional language.
Good bargain, same brand
Emphasizing the value of a good deal from a recognized brand once again.
Minutes matter and the hearts beats weaker
Highlighting the passing of time and the weakening of the heart's vitality.
Hair grows thinner and the fat gets thicker
Describing physical changes associated with aging, such as thinning hair and increasing body fat.
Is it passion, or patterns you're after
Posing a question about whether the pursuit is driven by genuine passion or repetitive patterns.
When you worry so much about your image
Warning against excessive concern for one's image, suggesting it may not lead to genuine attractiveness.
You only look good in front of a mirror
Emphasizing that obsessive focus on appearance only yields positive results in front of a mirror.
When you worry so much about your image
Repeating the caution about image-consciousness and its limited positive impact.
You only look good in front of a mirror
Reiterating that a self-centered focus on appearance is only effective in front of a mirror.
Minutes matter and the hearts beats weaker
Restating the passing of time and the diminishing vitality of the heart.
Hair grows thinner and the fat gets thicker
Repeating the description of physical changes associated with aging.
Is it passion, or patterns you're after?
Repeating the earlier question about whether the pursuit is driven by passion or repetitive patterns.
You calculate the things that worked in the past
Describing a methodical approach to life by calculating past successes as a guarantee for the future.
And think that will guarantee your future success
Believing that replicating past successes ensures future success.
Your formula provokes no exhaustion or esteem
Suggesting that a formulaic approach lacks emotional depth or genuine value.
You end up in the dough boy's skin
Metaphorically describing the consequences of a formulaic approach, possibly losing authenticity.
Minutes matter and the hearts beats weaker
Reiterating the passing of time and the weakening of the heart's vitality.
Hair grows thinner and the fat gets thicker
Repeating the description of physical changes associated with aging.
Is it really passion, or patterns you're after
Posing the question again about whether the pursuit is genuinely driven by passion or repetitive patterns.
Is it really passion, or patterns you're after
Repeating the question, possibly for emphasis or to provoke deeper contemplation on the theme.
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