How It Goes
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics

I'm all sexy, I'm set straight.
I am confident and have everything under control.

I got the whole thing, and yeah its great.
I have everything I need and everything is going well for me.

Life's just running around sayin 'Hi'
Life has been easygoing and enjoyable, with no major challenges or problems.

And I dont hafta worry, no, cause i read people, yeah i flow.
I am skilled at understanding people and situations and am able to navigate them without stress or worry.

God's taking notes on me.
I am living a meaningful and noteworthy life, one that even God would take note of.

well things awkward? just a little bit.
There may be some awkwardness or discomfort in my life, although it is not a significant issue.

maybe its me, naw, thats sh*t.
Perhaps the awkwardness is due to my own shortcomings, although I do not want to admit it.

they're gettin worried about me.
Others in my life may have concerns or worries about me, although I am not too bothered by them.

well slow, slow down or so im told
People may advise me to slow down and take things more slowly.

im diggin a circle around a hole
I am getting myself into a difficult or dangerous situation and cannot seem to get out of it.

lets play who wont breath!
I am not afraid of taking risks or facing challenges and am willing to push myself to my limits.

she had a boyfriend, so im told.
There was a woman in this story who had a boyfriend at the time.

played a dumb sport through the drama show.
The woman was involved in a sport, perhaps as a way to cope with the difficulties in her life.

her parents screamed 'on your knees!'
The woman's parents were strict and controlling, and perhaps placed unrealistic expectations on her.

trapped a bond, every day like never
The woman was stuck in a difficult or restrictive situation and could not seem to escape it.

i know, i know, things should get better.
Despite the struggles she faced, there was hope that things could improve for the woman.

'aww, no, not another bad week!'
The woman faced difficulties and challenges on a regular basis, and this caused frustration and fatigue.

but boy, boyfriend, ah yeah he cheated.
The woman's boyfriend was unfaithful to her, causing heartache and trauma.

and something about her being mistreated.
The woman faced mistreatment or abuse in some way, which added to her struggles and difficulties.

and her eyes, she was only 20% there.
The woman was emotionally disconnected or distant, and was not fully invested in her own life or well-being.

and little by little by little by little she lost her interest.
Over time, the woman became increasingly disillusioned and disinterested in her life and her circumstances.

little by little at an age, young age, she had to burn something.
At a young age, the woman was faced with difficult circumstances that forced her to sacrifice or give up something important in her life.

he dug this girl from tokyo.
This line introduces a new character in the story, a man who was interested in a woman from Tokyo.

he wished he liked the radio.
The man had some regrets or disappointments in his life and wished he had made different choices or pursued different interests.

and he said maybe one day ill put some crap up there too.
The man had creative aspirations or projects that he hoped to pursue in the future, but had not yet taken steps to make them a reality.

see, learning is never what we expect.
Life is full of surprises, and we may not always learn the things we expect to when we set out to learn something.

kinda like the way they met.
The man and the woman from Tokyo likely did not meet in the way that he had initially expected or hoped for.

overrun by change, those years can steal.
The man may have felt that his life was changing too quickly or beyond his control, and that he was losing or giving up important parts of his life as a result.

and now he puts up too many empty brains.
The man may feel that he is not living up to his creative potential and is instead wasting his time with unimportant or meaningless pursuits.

his lonely apartment he goes to sing
The man may feel isolated or alone in his life, and music may be a source of comfort or expression for him.

& his life becomes an action tale,
His life may feel like a dramatic or exciting story, full of twists and turns.

he said powers too common dont you think these days.
He may feel that others have more power or influence than him, and that this is not a unique or special trait in society.

i'd rather go back to my old days.
He may long for a simpler or more fulfilling life that he had in the past, before all of the changes and difficulties he has faced.

oh see we all, gotta burn something.
The repeated refrain throughout the song is a reminder that all human beings face difficulties or sacrifices in their lives, and must give up or sacrifice something important at some point.

yeah we all gotta burn something.
This line reiterates the message that everyone must face challenges or hardships at some point in their lives.

see were all, were all just burning something.
The line highlights the fact that, despite our differences and unique circumstances, all people are united by the experience of facing difficulties or hardships in life.

and we all gotta burn something.
This repeated refrain drives home the message that all people must face challenges or difficulties at some point in their lives, and that this is a universal experience.