Chump Change
Chump Change: A Journey from Struggle to Triumph
Lyrics
I was standing in a place where I don't belong
Feeling out of place, in an environment that doesn’t suit
Still hanging here but I shouldn't be long
Still present despite not intending to stay for long
Done with the days where I'd feel so blue
No longer experiencing intense sadness
My pockets dry, know that I'll pull through
Financially strapped, but confident in overcoming
Cuz' I've got a dream and it'll come true
Both the narrator and another person have aspirations
So do you
Implying the listener also possesses a dream
I was living in a waste when you had me convinced
Previously in a wasteful situation due to someone’s persuasion
I've got to stay sober except I went and got pissed
Attempted to remain sober but ended up getting intoxicated
It's hard not to freak out when the days go quick
Difficult not to panic as time passes quickly
You miss your family but you're not homesick
Feeling disconnected from family but not necessarily missing home
Oh what's the worse that could happen?
Rhetorical question about the potential negative outcomes
It may seem costly but money comes and goes
Though costly, money is transient
(Yes it comes and goes)
Reiteration that money is impermanent
So take it all
Encouragement to seize everything available
If it's what you want
Supporting the idea of taking what’s desired
And write it all down so you don't forget
Emphasizing the importance of documenting experiences
Festivals are what we want
Expressing desire for festivals or joyous experiences
If anyone's out there listening
Seeking attention or connection from someone
If anyone's out there listening
Reiteration seeking acknowledgment or connection
Yunno it may seem costly
Reflecting that certain things may seem expensive
Or feel like shit's just getting old
Sensation of things becoming tedious or repetitive
It may have cost me
Personal cost incurred but recognizing the transient nature of money
But money comes and goes
Reiteration that money is impermanent
(Yes it comes and goes)
Reiteration emphasizing money’s impermanence
Yea my soul's for sale
Willing to compromise integrity for monetary gain
And I'm not from Yale
Not from an elite background but adept at social interactions
But I shake hands well
Curious about the implications of social interactions
What does this entail
Uncertain about the consequences of actions
No I can't exhale
Feeling unable to relax until achieving a certain goal
Til' I set that fire woman
Determined to ignite a passion or ambition
Yea this chump change won't
Small amounts of money won’t suffice for long
Last too long
Those with working-class backgrounds being deceived or misled
For the blue collared kids
Feeling strung along or misled
We're getting strung along
Waiting for guidance or a simple pleasure like a drinking song
Just waiting for instructions or a drinking song
Asking about a change observed in someone
What happened to you?
Repetition of the question, emphasizing the change or difference
What happened to you?
Willingness to overcome challenges, not fearing much except the potential to succeed
Whatever it takes
Emphasizing readiness to face challenges
I ain't afraid of nothing
Recognizing fear regarding personal success or achievement
Except how I can be
Desire to become significant or impactful in the future
A somebody someday
Expressing uncertainty about the possibility of becoming someone important
What can I say
Acknowledging being far from extraordinary
I'm far from the greatest
Encouragement to attempt, even if success is uncertain
You've gotta try at the least
Highlighting the necessity of making an effort
If not how will you sleep
Questioning how one can rest peacefully without trying
Yes how will you sleep?
Rhetorical question emphasizing the importance of striving
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