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Livers
Cake Bake Betty Lyrics
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got a motor to run and ride
well take a look at it kids
and take a look at your daddy's eyes
well god damn this man
he is the savior of this empty life
well there's a locket in my pocket
and it's keeping satan on my side
im not the sound of the dawn
when your knocking on that deed
oh and all the pretty livers, bertha
burdened of the man inside her dreams
oh what a scurry
when you're coming to bed
you better buckle up your old disease
well make it children, dont stop
there's a season that will make me sneeze
this time it's the martyr that's mad at me
well there's a locket in my pocket
and it's keeping me from being free
i'm not the ground of the sun
that your walking on that heed
oh and open up your eyes park ranger
i cannot afford the price to heed
oh and yes i found the sweetest mother
and the sweetest mother, she's found me
oh she's found me
oh she's found me
oh she's found me
oh she's found me
The lyrics of Cake Bake Betty's song "Livers" can be interpreted in multiple ways, as the words are abstract and metaphorical. The first few lines speak of having "a motor to run" and "daddy's eyes," which could allude to the idea of a journey, and a father figure who has passed on some sort of wisdom or strength. The phrase "god damn this man, he is the savior of this empty life" could also be a way to express gratitude or admiration towards someone who has helped the singer find purpose, or escape a place of emptiness.
The idea of a "locket in my pocket" keeping "satan on my side" creates a juxtaposition of darkness and light, suggesting that the singer may be struggling with internal conflicts, but is using something tangible, like a locket, to protect themselves from the negative force. The reference to "pretty livers" and an individual named Bertha could be interpreted in various ways, possibly as a comment on societal pressure for women to be beautiful and perfect, or on the burden of carrying the weight of someone else's expectations.
The line "oh and open up your eyes park ranger, I cannot afford the price to heed" paints a picture of someone in a position of authority or knowledge, possibly trying to warn or guide the singer, but the person cannot afford to listen or act on it. The repetition of "she's found me" could be a way to express happiness or relief at finding a safe place or person.
Line by Line Meaning
got a motor to run,
I have the motivation to keep going
got a motor to run and ride
I have the drive to accomplish my goals
well take a look at it kids
Observe and appreciate
and take a look at your daddy's eyes
Notice the determination in yourself
well god damn this man
I am proud of myself
he is the savior of this empty life
I have the power to change my life for the better
well there's a locket in my pocket
I am keeping my demons at bay
and it's keeping satan on my side
I am overcoming my negative influences
im not the sound of the dawn
I am not defined by the beginning of the day
when your knocking on that deed
When you are making progress
oh and all the pretty livers, bertha
The people who are living life to the fullest
burdened of the man inside her dreams
Restricted by their desires for success
oh what a scurry
What a rush
when you're coming to bed
When you are winding down for the day
you better buckle up your old disease
Overcome your weaknesses and fears
well make it children, dont stop
Keep striving for greatness
there's a season that will make me sneeze
I will face challenges and obstacles
this time it's the martyr that's mad at me
This time I am facing an unjust opponent
i'm not the ground of the sun
I am not defined by the end of the day
that your walking on that heed
That you are succeeding
oh and open up your eyes park ranger
Be aware of what is going on around you
i cannot afford the price to heed
I cannot afford to ignore the consequences of my decisions
oh and yes i found the sweetest mother
I have found someone who supports and guides me
and the sweetest mother, she's found me
My mentor has recognized my potential
oh she's found me
I am grateful for her presence in my life
oh she's found me
I am fortunate to be guided by someone who cares for me
oh she's found me
I am blessed to have a mentor who believes in me
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.