Lyrics
Nobody saw, oh nobody saw what Johnny saw
Nobody witnessed what Johnny witnessed.
Nobody thought, oh nobody thought
No one considered the thoughts Johnny had.
What Johnny thought
Johnny's thoughts were hidden from everyone.
Nobody knows, nobody knows
No one is aware of the information Johnny possesses.
What Johnny knows
Johnny holds exclusive knowledge that others lack.
Only Johnny knows, what I've done
Johnny alone understands the actions he has taken.
No one is talking bout anyone else but Johnny
Conversations revolve around Johnny, excluding others.
Until the day Johnny had no clue
Johnny becomes unaware of certain aspects one day.
What I could do
Others are uncertain about Johnny's capabilities.
If you were in my shoes, you'd do it, too
If others were in Johnny's position, they would act similarly.
If you were in my shoes, you'd do it, too
Repetition emphasizes the understanding of Johnny's actions.
No theres no other start, my mind's ripped apart
No alternative beginning; the speaker's mind is in turmoil.
My hearts gone dry, since the day you died
Emotional distress persists since a significant loss.
Theres something to be said
A reflection on the significance of death-related themes.
About articles of death, burning in the breeze
Consideration of death-related symbols being consumed by the wind.
I didn't mean to do it, the devil made me do
The speaker claims unintentional wrongdoing, influenced by external forces.
And as Johnny came through it, there was nothing to it
Johnny, having experienced it, finds the action straightforward.
I got a bad stain, and I've got a bunch of pain
The speaker expresses internal struggles and emotional pain.
There was no other way
No alternative course of action was perceived.
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