Lyrics
Well they say what you don't know won't kill you I guess
Expression of the common saying "what you don't know won't kill you," suggesting ignorance as a form of protection.
But if I know anything there's plenty worse than death
Contrasts the previous line, indicating that despite ignorance, life can bring challenges worse than death.
Oh I don't know how we allowed such a mess
Expresses frustration or disbelief at the current state of affairs, referring to it as a "mess."
Just want to walk my dog, love my girl, fuck the rest
Desire for a simple and fulfilling life, prioritizing basic pleasures like walking the dog, loving a partner, and ignoring unnecessary complications.
Hang me by my bootstraps and I'll hang you by yours
Metaphorical imagery suggesting a mutual downfall or consequence, emphasizing shared responsibility.
Yeah, you got a choice: which side of the sword?
Highlights the existence of choices and the consequences of choosing sides, possibly referencing conflict or decision-making.
They run us in circles but there's no reward
Expresses the futility of repetitive actions without meaningful outcomes, emphasizing the lack of reward.
And the X on the map, it leads right out the door
Refers to a map and an exit, symbolizing a desire for escape or a way out of a challenging situation.
This life is like falling from the sky
Compares life to falling from the sky, suggesting a lack of control or direction in one's journey.
Trying to fly
Metaphor for struggling or attempting to navigate life's challenges, using the image of trying to fly.
With my arms locked at my side
Conveys a sense of restriction or helplessness, as if external factors limit personal freedom.
If what I deserve for all my life's work
Questions the fairness of life's outcomes based on one's efforts, with a reference to a potential bleak end.
Is a hole in the ground, six feet in the dirt
Describes a negative consequence, possibly death, as a result of life's work.
If flipping the coin is the life that I've earned
Ponders the randomness of life and the uncertainty associated with the choices made.
Then what's that life worth?
Raises the existential question of the value or worth of a life determined by chance.
And is it worth saving?
Challenges the idea of whether a life with unpredictable outcomes is worth preserving.
Fuck you
An expression of defiance and frustration, rejecting societal expectations or norms.
Just pay me
Asserts the demand for compensation or acknowledgment for one's efforts or struggles.
This life is like falling from the sky
Repeats the comparison of life to falling from the sky, reinforcing the theme of uncontrollable descent.
Trying to fly
Reiterates the struggle of attempting to fly, emphasizing the persistent challenges in life.
With my arms locked at my side
Repeats the imagery of locked arms, suggesting a continued sense of limitation or restraint.
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