Tom Sawyer
Deadsy Lyrics
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Today's Tom Sawyer, mean mean pride
And though his mind is not for rent
Don't put him down as arrogant
His reserve, a quiet defense
Riding out the day's events, the river
What you say about his company
Is what you say about society
Catch the mist, catch the myth
Catch the mystery, catch the drift
The world is the world is
Love and life are deep
Maybe as his skies are wide
Today's Tom Sawyer gets high on you
And the space he invades, he gets by on you
And no, his mind is not for rent
To any god or government
And always only discontent
He knows changes aren't permanent
But change is
What you say about his company
Is what you say about society
Catch the witness, catch the wit
Catch the spirit, catch the spit
The world is the world is
Love and life are deep
Maybe as his eyes are wide
Exit the warrior today's Tom Sawyer
He gets high on you
And the energy you trade
He gets right on to the friction of the day
The song "Tom Sawyer" by Deadsy is a cover of the classic hit by Rush, and it offers a fresh perspective on the timeless lyrics. The song tells the story of a modern-day Tom Sawyer, who is a warrior with a mean stride and mean pride. The lyrics suggest that although he might appear arrogant, it is just a defense mechanism, and he is not willing to compromise his values. He observes the world around him and is aware of the impact society has, indicating that whatever you say about his company, you say about society. The line "riding out the day's events, the river," suggests that he is going with the flow of life.
The second verse emphasizes the idea that Tom Sawyer's mind is not for rent. He is not willing to conform to the expectations of any god or government, and his discontent suggests that he is aware of the impermanence of life. Change is inevitable, and he knows it. The line "catch the witness, catch the wit, catch the spirit, catch the spit" suggests that he is observant, analytical, and sharp-witted. The chorus emphasizes that love and life are deep and that Tom Sawyer finds his high through the energy he trades with others.
Line by Line Meaning
A modern day warrior, mean mean stride
Tom Sawyer is a fighter, full of energy and determination that he uses to move forward.
Today's Tom Sawyer, mean mean pride
Tom Sawyer is confident in his abilities and has a lot of pride in his accomplishments.
And though his mind is not for rent
Tom Sawyer's thoughts and ideas are not something he is willing to compromise on.
Don't put him down as arrogant
Tom Sawyer's confidence and pride are not meant to be seen as arrogance, but rather as a reflection of his strength of character.
His reserve, a quiet defense
Tom Sawyer uses his quiet demeanor as a way to protect himself and his beliefs.
Riding out the day's events, the river
Tom Sawyer takes on life's challenges with a sense of ease, as if he is just floating along the river.
What you say about his company
How people view Tom Sawyer's friends and associates says a lot about society as a whole.
Is what you say about society
Tom Sawyer's circle of friends and acquaintances is a reflection of the larger societal norms.
Catch the mist, catch the myth
Tom Sawyer is interested in unraveling the mysteries and myths of life.
Catch the mystery, catch the drift
Tom Sawyer's understanding of life is based on unraveling its mysteries and taking note of its subtleties.
The world is the world is
There is a certain truth to the world that is constant and unchanging.
Love and life are deep
The concepts of love and life are complex and multifaceted.
Maybe as his skies are wide
Tom Sawyer's perspective on the world is expansive and wide-reaching.
Today's Tom Sawyer gets high on you
Tom Sawyer is inspired and energized by the people in his life.
And the space he invades, he gets by on you
Tom Sawyer's presence in your life is something that he relies on to fuel his own energy and motivation.
To any god or government
Tom Sawyer is not beholden to any higher power or authority figure.
And always only discontent
Tom Sawyer is regularly dissatisfied with the status quo and always looking for ways to improve.
He knows changes aren't permanent
Tom Sawyer realizes that all things in life are subject to change.
But change is
Despite the fact that changes are not permanent, the concept of change itself is a constant in life.
Catch the witness, catch the wit
Tom Sawyer is always seeking out new information and is quick-witted when it comes to analyzing and interpreting it.
Catch the spirit, catch the spit
Tom Sawyer is both inspired and outspoken when it comes to defending his beliefs and standing up for what he thinks is right.
Exit the warrior today's Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer is stepping away from his warrior mentality and moving on to the next phase of his life.
He gets high on you
Tom Sawyer continues to find inspiration and energy in the people around him.
And the energy you trade
The people in Tom Sawyer's life are also motivated and energized by him.
He gets right on to the friction of the day
Tom Sawyer jumps right into the challenges and issues of everyday life, eager to find solutions and make improvements.
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: DUBOIS PYE, ALEX ZIVOJINOVICH, GARY LEE WEINRIB, NEIL ELWOOD PEART
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