Peelin'
Unveiling Life's Layers: Walter Sprig's 'Peelin' Lyrics
Lyrics
Find my way
Expressing a desire to find one's path or direction in life.
How long does it take
Pondering the duration it takes to achieve something significant.
To be greater than the sum
Aspiring to be greater than the sum of individual parts.
Of parts held by tape
Reflecting on the fragility of holding things together, possibly using tape as a metaphor.
Oh my, my, my, my
An expression of surprise or realization.
I'm peelin'
Engaging in the act of peeling, metaphorical or literal.
Tonight I fear
Feeling a sense of apprehension or worry, possibly related to social situations.
I'm dancing in a crowd nursing half of a beer
Dancing in a crowd while nursing a half-empty beer.
It's always something else
Acknowledging that there is always something else to deal with or confront.
Pass the days
Passing the time, possibly indicating a feeling of monotony.
I'm half withdrawn
Feeling partially withdrawn or distant.
Time's the thing
Highlighting the significance of time and waiting for something.
I'm waiting on
Continuously waiting for an unspecified event or moment.
And on
Repetition of waiting, emphasizing the prolonged anticipation.
Mind the stakes
Being cautious or attentive to potential risks or consequences.
It's hard to abate
Expressing difficulty in reducing or mitigating a situation.
The uncertainty I've come
Expecting and preparing for uncertainty in life.
To anticipate
Reiterating the anticipation of uncertainty.
Oh my, my, my, my
Similar to line 5, expressing surprise or realization.
I'm reelin'
Engaging in the act of reeling, suggesting a sense of being overwhelmed.
Should I obsess
Contemplating whether to obsess over something or accept a lesser outcome.
Or loosen up the reins 'til I settle for less
Considering the option of relaxing control until settling for less.
And sink into myself
Sinking into introspection or self-reflection.
Come to face
Facing a personal journey or challenge, described as an odyssey.
The odyssey
Expressing the idea of never reaching certain goals or destinations.
Never make
Highlighting the elusiveness of reaching metaphorical shores or goals.
The shores I seek
Even when achieving something, the sought-after shores remain distant.
Even when
Reiterating the cyclical nature of coming and going.
I've come and gone
Time persistently moving forward, regardless of individual actions.
Time will keep
Emphasizing the continuous progression of time.
Parading on
Describing time as parading, suggesting a relentless and inevitable march forward.
And on
Repeating the notion of time's persistent progression.
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