Broken Now
Navigating Life's Broken Melodies: Young Mister's Reflections
Lyrics
There Was A Time When I Could Strum
Reflecting on a time when the speaker could effortlessly create music by strumming a few chords.
A Couple Chords And A Song Would Come
Expressing the ease with which songs used to emerge when playing a couple of chords.
Hearts Are Monsters When We're Young
Describing hearts as challenging entities, especially during youth, prone to intense emotions.
Feeding On The Feels
Highlighting the idea of emotions being consumed or intensified.
The Edge Gets Dull With Every Year
Noting a diminishing intensity or passion over the years, with experiences not aligned with dreams.
Spent Not Living On Dreams And Fear
Acknowledging the impact of time spent not pursuing dreams and living in fear.
But Sometimes I Think I Hear
Suggesting a sense of perception, hearing something that might be a call to action.
The Sharpening Wheel
Introducing the idea of a sharpening wheel, possibly signifying a need for personal growth or change.
It Gets Harder To Find Something Deep Enough
Expressing the increasing difficulty in finding something profound enough to cut through life's superficial aspects.
To Cut Through The Surface
Recognizing the challenge of penetrating beyond surface-level experiences.
I Know All The Words
Claiming knowledge of the lyrics but struggling to find the authentic emotional expression (sound).
But I Can't Find The Sound
Conveying a sense of frustration in not being able to capture the true essence or emotion.
Why Does It Feel Like Everything's Broken Now?
Pondering on the feeling of everything being broken in the present moment.
I Always Thought All Along
Contrasting a previous expectation of living a detached life with the current reality.
I'd Live My Life Being Gone
Imagining a life of constant movement or absence, as inspired by a favorite song.
Just Like In My Favorite Song
Drawing parallels between the speaker's life and the narrative of a favored song.
I'd Be Running Against The Wind
Envisioning a life marked by challenges, akin to running against the wind.
My Voice Be Damned It Was Not My Fate
Accepting a fate where the speaker's voice might not have the impact or influence expected.
To Tie Myself To The Interstate
Rejecting the idea of conforming to a mainstream or predetermined path represented by the interstate.
But Hear Me Now Let's Get It Straight
Asserting the speaker's authenticity and clarifying that they didn't compromise their values.
I Didn't Sell Out I Bought In
Emphasizing that the speaker didn't betray their principles but actively chose to participate.
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