Pinch Me
Barenaked Ladies Lyrics

It's the perfect time of year
The current season is ideal for certain activities or situations.

Somewhere far away from here
The singer desires to be in a different place than their current location.

I feel fine enough, I guess
The singer is content or okay with their current mental and emotional state.

Considering everything's a mess
Despite the chaotic or disorganized circumstances, the artist can manage to feel content.

There's a restaurant down the street
In close proximity to the artist, there is an eatery for nourishment.

Where hungry people like to eat
The restaurant is popular or frequent among individuals who desire or require sustenance.

I could walk but I'll just drive
The singer has the option to walk, but will instead operate a vehicle to reach the destination.

It's colder than it looks outside
The temperature outdoors feels cooler than visual appearance suggests.

(Pinch me) Like a dream you try to remember but it's gone
The artist feels as though their experience is unreal or fleeting.

(Pinch me) Then you try to scream but it only comes out as a yawn
The artist feels unable to convey the surreal or fleeting nature of their experience effectively.

(I'm still asleep) When you try to see the world, beyond your front door
The singer is seeking to broaden their perspective and worldview beyond just their immediate surroundings.

(Please God) Take your time, is the way I rhyme gonna make you smile
The artist is seeking to positively impact and entertain listeners with their words and creative expression.

(Tell me) When you realize that a guy my size might take a while
The singer notes that their presence and manner may require more time than expected to comprehend or appreciate.

(I'm still asleep) Just to try to figure out what all this is for
The singer is attempting to discover or understand the meaning or purpose of their existence.

It's the perfect time of day
The current time of day is ideal for certain activities or situations.

To throw all your cares away
The artist suggests the ideal time of day for one to alleviate their stress, worries, or concerns.

Put the sprinkler on the lawn
The artist intends to activate the lawn sprinkler for enjoyment or amusement.

And run through with my gym shorts on
The singer intends to engage in physical activity, specifically by running, while wearing gym shorts.

Take a drink right from the hose
The singer intends to drink from the garden hose for refreshment.

And change into some dryer clothes
The artist intends to change into attire that is free of moisture or dampness.

Climb the stairs up to my room
The artist plans to ascend the staircase to their personal living space.

Sleep away the afternoon
The artist intends to rest or sleep throughout the duration of the afternoon.

(Pinch me) Like a dream you try to remember but it's gone
The singer feels as though their experience is unreal or fleeting.

(Pinch me) Then you try to scream but it only comes out as a yawn
The artist feels unable to convey the surreal or fleeting nature of their experience effectively.

(I'm still asleep) When you try to see the world, beyond your front door
The singer is seeking to broaden their perspective and worldview beyond just their immediate surroundings.

(Please God) Take your time, is the way I rhyme gonna make you smile
The singer is seeking to positively impact and entertain listeners with their words and creative expression.

(Tell me) When you realize that a guy my size might take a while
The singer notes that their presence and manner may require more time than expected to comprehend or appreciate.

(I'm still asleep) Just to try to figure out what all this is for
The artist is attempting to discover or understand the meaning or purpose of their existence.

Pinch me, pinch me, cause I'm still asleep
The artist reiterates and reinforces the nature of their current experience.

Please God tell me that I'm still asleep
The singer searches for divine affirmation or reassurance that their experience is not reality.

On an evening such as this
The singer sets the stage for a particular time of day.

It's hard to tell if I exist
The artist experiences a sense of detachment or dissociation from themselves or their environment.

If I pack the car and leave this town
The artist considers departing their current location.

Who'll notice that I'm not around
The artist questions who would take notice of their departure, if they were to leave.

I could hide out under there
The singer posits a hypothetical situation in which they could conceal themselves.

I just made you say "underwear"
The artist demonstrates their ability to have an impact on the listener or conversation.

I could leave but I'll just stay
The singer ultimately decides to remain in their current location.

All my stuff's here anyway
The singer notes their sense of comfort in their current location or with their possessions.