Left & Right
C.J. Lewis Lyrics


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Right brain, left lane
Pedal to the metal, yeah we're going insane
All pain, no gain
Full of dirty needles and novocaine
I don't wanna think at all
So for now I'll try to stall
The realization that I don't know anything
I just wanna hang out with the friends I got
Make fun of each other in the parking lot
Joe was eating cheese and pretzels, sitting on the hood
I had some and almost puked even though it was pretty good
Who needs substances, nothing beats this
I get high off my own stupidness
Right brain, left lane
Pedal to the metal, yeah we're going insane
All pain, no gain
Full of dirty needles and novocaine
I don't wanna think at all
So for now I'll try to stall
The realization that I don't know anything
And of course George was late, but
But George is always late, yeah
What am I even tryna say
Right brain, left lane
Pedal to the metal, yeah we're going insane
All pain, no gain
Full of dirty needles and novocaine
I don't wanna think at all
So for now I'll try to stall
The realization that I don't know anything




The realization that I don't know anything
The realization that I don't know anything

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to C.J. Lewis's song "Left & Right" are packed with religious and political commentary. The song opens with a repeated refrain of "Thank you Jesus," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. Lewis acknowledges the many different ways that people move and live their lives, but ultimately concludes that what we really need, above all else, is Jesus. He implores God to "clothe me with the garments of salvation and a robe of his righteousness."


The second verse of the song takes a more critical tone. Lewis begins by asking the question "Who are we?" before acknowledging that different people have different answers to that question. He notes that some people say we are "God's people" or "Christ-like," while others view us as "odd people." However, Lewis ultimately implies that these distinctions are unimportant because "there's no separation." He accuses people of only "honor[ing] Him with [their] lips" and not their hearts, and notes that many people lack faith. He criticizes those who "let the opps play," which seems to refer to those who allow bad things to happen without taking action. He asks whether the world we live in is "real life or just cosplay," questioning the authenticity of our society. Lewis concludes the verse by urging people to follow God rather than their own desires.


The final verse is the most political of the three, lamenting the plight of "My people" who are "betrayed daily by a country." He refers to the Bible verse that says "we will be first and not last though," implying that the current state of things is not what God intended. He criticizes society for failing to educate people about money and giving them "bad loans." Lewis concludes by arguing that we need to take action, don our masks and pick up our "mag long" (guns), and protect ourselves against a society that has failed us.


Overall, the lyrics to "Left & Right" are a blend of religious, social, and political commentary. Lewis seems to be imploring his listeners to turn to God for salvation and to take action to protect themselves and their communities. The song is a mix of hope and despair, suggesting that while there is always hope in God, the world we live in is flawed and in need of change.


Line by Line Meaning

Thank you Jesus
Expressing gratitude towards Jesus


There's so many different
There are various methods of living life


Ways that you can move around
Different ways to go about living life


But the bottom line is we need Jesus
Regardless of our path, we require Jesus in our lives


Left Right
Directions to move in


Left Right Up
Additional directions to move in


Hallelujah
Praise be to God


Lord I need your Love
Asking for God's love


When you comfort me
Feeling comforted by God's love


I am fi nal ly set free
Feeling liberated and free because of God's love


Clothe me
Requesting God to provide clothes


With the
A request for attributes


Garments of salvation
Blessings of salvation


And a
Request for another attribute


Robe of
Another attribute requested


His righteousness
Asking for moral rectitude and goodness like that of God


It'd be an amalgamation
It would be a fusion or synthesis of attributes


As a bridegroom
Comparing oneself to a groom


Adorns his head
A groom wears a particular type of headwear


Like a priest
Comparing oneself to a priest


As a bride
Comparing oneself to a bride


Adorns herself
A bride wears specific jewelry or adornments


With her jewelry
The things that a bride uses to decorate herself


Who are we
Questioning one's purpose / identity


Some laymen say
Some commoners believe


That we are God's people
That we belong to God


Some say
Others believe


Christ like
That we should try to emulate Christ's ways


Others say
Some people believe


Odd people
We are strange, peculiar or unconventional people


When there's no separation
When there is no differentiation or division


They say
Some people believe


Just like our people
We are just like everyone else


Honor Him with your lips
Paying lip service to God


But your hearts they
Despite our verbal expression


Really are evil
Our true nature or intention might be immoral, corrupt or wicked


Lackin faith
When we don't have faith in God


Is how
The reason why


You
Referring to the listener or the reader


Let the opps play
Giving the enemy an opportunity


Is this real life
Questioning the reality of life


Or
Wondering whether


Is it just cosplay
Life is a game that we act out


Don't tell me
Don't inform me


What the odds say
What the chance of success or winning is


Tell me what God say
Tell me what God's message is


Are you living according to
Are you following the ways of


Your way Or Yahweh
Are you doing what you think best, or what God believes is appropriate?


They say God
Some people believe that God


Keeps his Eyes
God watches over us


On a sparrow
God is watching over small, insignificant things


Is that where He's lookin
Is that the only place where He is paying attention?


While My people
While God's people


Gettin dragged yo
Are being tormented or oppressed


Got me feelin like
Makes me think


My people really trash tho
God's people are disregarded and despised


Betrayed daily
Deceived, let down or turned on every day


By a country
By the nation as a whole


While we salute
While we pay respects


On a flag pole
Expressing respect for a flag


Bible says
The Bible tells us


We will be first
We will lead or go first


And not last tho
And we will not be the last to be recognized or rewarded


Society dug the ditch
Society caused the problems


Now we stuck
Now we're trapped


In this class hole
Stuck in this predicament caused by class differentiation


They gave us garbage to eat
Given poor quality or inedible food


And ask us why we mad bro
Asking why we're upset and frustrated


No education about money
Not being educated on how to manage money


We keep takin bad loans
Continually accepting poor loans


We believe we made it rich
We think we've become wealthy


But we're bad clones
We've simply copied others' behavior and approaches


Have a million dollars
Have a large sum of money


Wake up and the bag gone
Wake up and find the money is gone


So now we got our masks on
Now we have to hide our true selves


With the mag long
With a large firearm


Really living like this
This is the harsh reality of our lives


Country music is just sad songs
Life can be a depressing experience




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cassandra Moench

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