Coffee Cup
A Firm Handshake Lyrics


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I think I’m seeing things in my coffee cup,
and I don’t know if all these dreams will ever be enough
to keep me truckin’ along this dusty, potholed road.
I suppose I should be going now, my coffee’s getting cold.
Just like my soul.

Sunrise, sunset, doesn’t matter, it’s always the same.
The sun is moving all the time, but we’re the ones changing.
Ranges of emotion cluttering my mind,
bouncing through my body, destroying my insides.
But please don’t take my soul;
it’s the thing I need most.

Times’s a-wasting, my breath’s becoming short.
Waiting for an answer, but it’s time I can’t afford.
Begging and bartering has become my last resort.
It’s up to me to acknowledge or to ignore:
Time.

What’s the point of wondering when nothing’s getting done?
And what’s the use of marching to the beat of your own drum
when you’re out of tune and have no rhythm and you’re all torn up?
Well, Father, if it is your will then please just take this cup.
Take this cup.

So I put on my helmet and I strap on my boots.
The rest of it is uphill and I know that I may lose.
But there’s no chance of gaining if I never even try.
And I would like to know myself before I have to die.
As I sigh my last sigh.

Times’s a-wasting, my breath’s becoming short.
Waiting for an answer, but it’s time I can’t afford.
Begging and bartering has become my last resort.
It’s up to me to acknowledge or to ignore:
Time.

Time to listen, time to learn.
Time to rise up from these ashes of my burned
and broken life that I led




to save my soul no longer dead.
My soul no longer dead.

Overall Meaning

The song "Coffee Cup" by A Firm Handshake is a reflection on the passage of time and the struggle to understand one's purpose in life. The metaphor of the coffee cup is used throughout to represent the dreams and aspirations of the singer. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer uncertain of whether their dreams will ever be enough to sustain them on the "dusty, potholed road" of life. The second verse describes the constant motion of the sun and the changes that occur in people's lives, and the confusion and emotional turmoil that this can cause. The singer pleads for their soul to be left intact, expressing the fear that it may be lost amidst the chaos of life.


In the third verse, the singer acknowledges the fleeting nature of time and the urgency of their situation, but also the difficulty in finding answers. The idea of "begging and bartering" for solutions expresses the desperation that can set in when faced with uncertainty. The fourth verse introduces the idea of personal growth, as the singer decides to face their fears and try their best, even if failure seems likely. The repetition of the last line emphasizes the theme of personal transformation and the possibility of overcoming past mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

I think I’m seeing things in my coffee cup,
I'm unsure if what I'm seeing in my life is real or just my perception.


and I don’t know if all these dreams will ever be enough to keep me truckin’ along this dusty, potholed road.
I'm uncertain if my aspirations will be enough to keep me motivated through life's difficult journey.


I suppose I should be going now, my coffee’s getting cold. Just like my soul.
I need to keep moving forward, but my lack of passion is causing me to feel empty and unfulfilled.


Sunrise, sunset, doesn’t matter, it’s always the same.
No matter what happens, life continuously moves towards its inevitable conclusion.


The sun is moving all the time, but we’re the ones changing.
Although the external world changes constantly, we are the ones who must adapt internally to survive and grow.


Ranges of emotion cluttering my mind, bouncing through my body, destroying my insides.
My intense feelings and emotions are overwhelming me and taking a toll on my mental and physical health.


But please don’t take my soul; it’s the thing I need most.
Despite everything, I still hold onto the belief that my soul is the most important aspect of myself.


Times’s a-wasting, my breath’s becoming short.
I'm running out of time and must act decisively if I hope to achieve my goals.


Waiting for an answer, but it’s time I can’t afford.
I need to take action and make decisions quickly instead of waiting for a solution to present itself.


Begging and bartering has become my last resort.
I'm desperate and will go to great lengths to achieve my goals and find fulfillment.


It’s up to me to acknowledge or to ignore: Time.
I must take responsibility for how I spend my time and either make the most of it or waste it.


What’s the point of wondering when nothing’s getting done?
Reflection and contemplation are pointless without corresponding action.


And what’s the use of marching to the beat of your own drum when you’re out of tune and have no rhythm and you’re all torn up?
Living true to oneself is worthless when you're lost and struggling within yourself.


Well, Father, if it is your will then please just take this cup.
I'm calling on a higher power to relieve me of my burdens if it's in accordance with their plan for me.


So I put on my helmet and I strap on my boots.
I'm preparing myself to undertake a difficult task or challenge.


The rest of it is uphill and I know that I may lose.
The journey ahead is full of obstacles and I may not succeed in the end.


But there’s no chance of gaining if I never even try.
Taking risks and trying new things is the only way to achieve personal growth and fulfillment.


And I would like to know myself before I have to die.
I want to gain a deeper understanding of myself and my purpose in life before it's too late.


Time to listen, time to learn.
I need to focus on being receptive and open to new ideas and perspectives.


Time to rise up from these ashes of my burned and broken life that I led to save my soul no longer dead.
I must work to recover and rebuild after experiencing hardships, and rediscover my passion and sense of purpose in the process.


My soul no longer dead.
I have regained my life force and have found renewed hope and purpose in my existence.




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