Cold War
Cautious Clay Lyrics

Yellow tinted lenses and a Pink Gelato
The singer is looking at the world through a distorted lens, perhaps due to the influence of drugs, and feeling disconnected from reality.

Fallin' out the window, hit me back tomorrow
The singer is engaging in reckless behavior and is unsure of what the future holds.

We'll always be the one tough act to follow
The singer and their group are confident in their abilities and anticipate that others will struggle to match their accomplishments.

'Cause we aimin' for the stars with a point and hollow
The artist and their group are focused on achieving success and fame, but they may lack substance or depth in their pursuits.

Feelin' these songs mocking jokes and carols
The artist is listening to music and finding it to be unsatisfying or unfulfilling.

Started this job sellin' rocks and arrows
The singer began their career or journey in a rough or uncertain manner, but they have progressed and grown over time.

'Cause you only swipe right if you fuck for follows
The singer is commenting on the superficial nature of modern relationships, in which people may only be interested in each other for the sake of gaining followers or attention on social media.

Welcome to the days of the broke and shallow
The artist is criticizing the current state of society for valuing material wealth and status over genuine connection and substance.

But if we just spoke, like we meant it Would you reference This open part of me?
The artist is looking for genuine communication and connection with others, and wondering if they would be understood if they expressed their true feelings and thoughts.

The minute I know the time we spent in Came corrected, in my anatomy
The artist may have had doubts or regrets about past experiences, but they have now come to peace with them and integrated them into who they are.

Matter over mind if we bein' honest But you wander through ya thoughts like a broken promise
The singer is commenting on the struggle between one's rational and emotional sides, and pointing out that they themselves are struggling with this balance.

In it for the monetary growth and power But we divided at the bottom of this whiskey sour
The people around the artist may be focused on money and status, but they are still divided and struggling in their pursuits.

So leave it on the table if you hot and bothered Tell me if you mean it, baby, who's the father?
The singer is suggesting that their relationship may be purely physical, but they want to know if there is any real emotion or intention behind the actions. They also may be questioning the paternity of a child.

The stories of a land you divide and conquer You really showin' me the meanin' of a losing offer
The singer is referencing the history of exploitation and oppression in their country, and acknowledging that they are beginning to see the futility and emptiness of certain pursuits.

But if we just spoke, like we meant it Would you reference This open part of me The minute I know the time we spent in Came corrected, in my anatomy
The singer repeats the chorus, emphasizing their desire for genuine connection and communication, and their journey of coming to accept and integrate the experiences of their past into their present self.