I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
It's amazing what you can get away with saying, when you present it right.
Are you here to learn? Or are you here to sell drugs?
I heard you could do both, you just have to wake up.
Think about the things you've learned and how you can give meaning to meaningless.
That can't apply if you're house is a car.
As a parent, you just can't drink and drug.
I've heard you can, you just have to wake up.
What we're doing is giving meaning to meaningless.
I'm going back to get my grade ten.
You can't just go crying shit wolf.
This is about the worst thing you've ever done.
Where is the - chicken?
It's essential to our - operation.
I assure you that it's not.
[Growling]
What's your problem. Mr.Dick? Why do you still have an erection?
This is about the worst thing you've ever done.
I assure you it's not.
Done eleven times over.
I've got Responsibles.
You know? I'm ashamed.
I admit it to many chefs in the same pot.
Don’t you think, it's kinda funny the way birds of a feather flock?
There aren't enough hours in each day.
And if everyone agrees why not just add more? No one wants to admit when they blow it.
I'm ashamed. I admit it.
No one ever wants to own up to eating nine cans of ravioli.
It's all about the presentation, and I want it so, ever since I got out of jail.
You can't just go taking the blame - It's already been taken.
Stop shooting - someone's actually hurt here.
Stop shooting - someone's actually hurt.
Don't make me take off my pants.
Give me a cigarette.
I'm having a heart attack.
Where's my fucking BBQ? I know you have it.
Are you here to learn? Or are you here to sell drugs?
I heard you could do both, you just have to wake up.
Think about the things you've learned and how you can give meaning to meaningless.
That can't apply if you're house is a car.
As a parent, you just can't drink and drug.
I've heard you can, you just have to wake up.
What we're doing is giving meaning to meaningless.
I'm going back to get my grade ten.
You can't just go crying shit wolf.
This is about the worst thing you've ever done.
Where is the - chicken?
It's essential to our - operation.
I assure you that it's not.
[Growling]
What's your problem. Mr.Dick? Why do you still have an erection?
This is about the worst thing you've ever done.
I assure you it's not.
Done eleven times over.
I've got Responsibles.
You know? I'm ashamed.
I admit it to many chefs in the same pot.
Don’t you think, it's kinda funny the way birds of a feather flock?
There aren't enough hours in each day.
And if everyone agrees why not just add more? No one wants to admit when they blow it.
I'm ashamed. I admit it.
No one ever wants to own up to eating nine cans of ravioli.
It's all about the presentation, and I want it so, ever since I got out of jail.
You can't just go taking the blame - It's already been taken.
Stop shooting - someone's actually hurt here.
Stop shooting - someone's actually hurt.
Don't make me take off my pants.
Give me a cigarette.
I'm having a heart attack.
Where's my fucking BBQ? I know you have it.
Lyrics submitted by AsIfSetAfire, edited by sokorny
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its a crazy hobo going on a killing-barbeque stealing-ravioli eating spree, and in the meantime he's got an erection.
we've all been there.
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Actually.. You should definitely check it out.. The show is hilarious.. Its called Trailer Park Boys
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WHATS YOUR PROBLEM MR.... DIIICK? WHY DO YOU STILL HAVEEE ANNNNEE RECTION?