Charity Case
Escaping Reality: Life's Hustle & Dreams in 'Charity Case'
Lyrics
Don't wake me up I'm dreaming
Expresses a desire to remain in a dreamlike state and not be disturbed.
My life in a silver screen
Describes life as if it were a movie, possibly suggesting a desire for a glamorous or cinematic existence.
Oh I wanna live it more
Expresses a longing to experience life more fully.
Telephone-man I wanna ignore
Expresses a desire to ignore or avoid interactions with someone referred to as "Telephone-man."
We hustle here we hustle there
Highlights the busy and active nature of life, using the term "hustle" to convey constant movement and effort.
From the dawn till the end of the day
Describes a continuous hustle from morning till night.
But we never get nowhere
Expresses a sense of stagnation or lack of progress despite constant effort.
That's what the bomber-man says...
Quotes a figure referred to as "bomber-man" who reinforces the idea that efforts lead to no significant achievement.
We kiss fifteen, bosses borrowed goodbye
Describes a series of actions involving kissing, bidding farewell to bosses, and indulging in inexpensive pleasures.
A platter of junk some cheap wine
Mentions consuming low-quality food and cheap wine, possibly symbolizing a modest or unfulfilling lifestyle.
Split them bills in a cave we hide
Describes the act of sharing expenses in a concealed place, possibly indicating financial struggles.
But I'm not grieving
States a lack of sorrow or mourning despite challenging circumstances.
Don't wake me up I'm living
Reiterates the desire to stay immersed in the present state of living, emphasizing the rejection of waking up from this reality.
This life ain't no silver screen
Contrasts the earlier cinematic portrayal of life with the acknowledgment that reality is not as glamorous.
But yeah I wanna dream it more
Expresses a continued desire to dream despite the non-cinematic nature of life.
Telephone-man I wanna ignore
Reiterates the desire to ignore or avoid "Telephone-man."
We hustle here we hustle there
Repeats the theme of constant effort and movement without significant progress.
From the dawn till the end of the day
Describes a repetitive and unproductive cycle from dawn till the end of the day.
But we never get nowhere
Emphasizes the lack of tangible achievements despite persistent hustle.
That's what the bomber-man says...
Repeats the idea that the "bomber-man" sees no meaningful results from efforts.
We kiss fifteen, bosses borrowed goodbye
Reiterates the actions involving bidding goodbye to bosses, consuming simple pleasures, and a lack of emotional distress.
A platter of junk some cheap wine
Repeats the mention of consuming inexpensive food and wine, possibly symbolizing a frugal or constrained lifestyle.
Split them bills in a cave we hide
Reiterates the theme of sharing expenses in a concealed place, possibly hinting at financial challenges.
But I'm not grieving
Restates the lack of grief or sorrow despite difficult circumstances.
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