Happy New Year
Burnman Lyrics
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The lyrics of Burnman's song "Happy New Year" delve into the theme of new beginnings, rebirth, and self-reflection. The opening line, "Hey boozer bellicose boor, bridle that tongue and kiss me proper," speaks to the idea of leaving behind bad habits and starting fresh. The singer is asking someone to control their drinking and be more respectful towards them. The next line, "My ballast I must have misplaced," refers to losing one's center or balance in life, and the phrase "These dogs don't touch the ground" could represent feeling untethered, unstable, and unable to find solid ground.
As the song continues, the singer seems to become more intoxicated or lost in their thoughts, saying "I'm getting (upside) down." The line "If you'll spin, I resolve to revolve and hope we don't meet right back where we started" seems to reference a desire to change and to keep moving forward, but also acknowledges the possibility of falling back into old patterns. The next line, "Threw up in a cup, an arcing sallow sick, a sideshow trick," is a graphic depiction of the singer's sickness, possibly from drinking too much, and how it may feel like a spectacle for others to witness. The phrase "a tribute to the distance we've all come" could suggest that the sickness is a reminder of the progress made in life, the experiences that have been had, and the lessons learned.
The closing lines of the song, "We'll raise a glass to our rebirth tonight, our last night on Earth," speak to the idea of celebrating the end of one year and the beginning of another. It's a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future with renewed hope and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey boozer bellicose boor, bridle that tongue and kiss me proper.
Addressing a drunk and aggressive person, politely request them to control their speech and show affection.
My ballast I must have misplaced.
Feeling unsteady and unstable, likely due to a loss of something important.
These dogs don't touch the ground.
Being so intoxicated that one feels weightless or dizzy, as if their feet are not touching the ground.
I'm getting (upside) down.
Continuing to feel increasingly dizzy or unstable due to alcohol or drugs.
If you'll spin I resolve to revolve and hope we don't meet right back where we started.
Proposing a plan to move on from the current situation and hope for change, but also acknowledging the possibility of returning to old habits.
Threw up in a cup, an arcing sallow sick, a sideshow trick, a tribute to the distance we've all come.
Describing a moment of sickness and discomfort, perhaps as a result of excessive drinking, as both a humorous spectacle and a reminder of past experiences.
We'll raise a glass to our rebirth tonight our last night on Earth.
Looking at the new year as an opportunity for a fresh start or a new beginning, even though it may be seen as the end of something else.
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