Discount Lawyer
Cindy Lyrics


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I sound tonight like a discount lawyer talk is cheap you can trust me on that cuz the bill when it comes it's got my name on it so find the place and find the hour where nothing comes between the tragic and the wild when you look at me yeah it seems like you mean it like you see and you know that a sword spins above us if you cry at night with its dark and its hours you should learn from the cars painted in flat black primer how the kids make them drift that dull paint is lighter so find the place and find the hour where your body holds it all your failures and your powers when you look at me can you tell that i mean it? that i see and i know that a sword spins above us? so find the place and find the hour where we wake from this dream of what's lost to what's ours where your body holds it all, your failures and your powers and nothing comes between the tragic and the wild




Overall Meaning

In "Discount Lawyer," Cindy sings about the concept of talk being cheap and the weight of actions being expensive. She uses the imagery of a lawyer to represent the idea of giving empty promises and assurances without being able to back them up. She acknowledges that when the bill comes, it will be her name on it, which implies that she understands the importance of following through on one's words.


Throughout the song, she urges the listener to find a moment free of distractions and to confront their feelings directly. She uses the metaphor of a sword spinning above them, representing the weight of their past mistakes and the looming possibility of failure. Cindy encourages the listener to learn from the teenagers who paint their cars in primer to drift, suggesting that the dullness of the paint makes their vehicles lighter and less weighed down. She further emphasizes the importance of facing oneself honestly and directly.


Ultimately, "Discount Lawyer" is a song about living in the moment and accepting both our strengths and weaknesses. Cindy emphasizes the importance of finding a space where we can explore and confront those parts of ourselves without distraction or shame.


Line by Line Meaning

I sound tonight like a discount lawyer
I may not be the most reputable or expensive lawyer, but I am trying my best to convince you of something.


Talk is cheap you can trust me on that
Words are easy to say and can be empty, but you can believe what I am saying to you.


Cuz the bill when it comes it's got my name on it
I will be responsible for the consequences and any charges that come from this decision.


So find the place and find the hour where nothing comes between the tragic and the wild
We need to find a moment where we can be completely open and honest with each other, without any barriers or distractions.


When you look at me yeah it seems like you mean it
I can tell that you truly believe what you're saying to me by the way you look at me.


Like you see and you know that a sword spins above us
We are aware of the danger or risk involved in this situation, but we are still determined to go through with it.


If you cry at night with its dark and its hours you should learn from the cars painted in flat black primer
If you are feeling alone or scared at night, you should take inspiration from those who have built something beautiful from humble beginnings.


How the kids make them drift that dull paint is lighter
Despite the simple materials, the cars are capable of impressive and adventurous movements, showing that sometimes less is more.


So find the place and find the hour where your body holds it all your failures and your powers
We need to find a moment where we can be completely vulnerable and open, embracing our strengths and weaknesses as part of who we are.


When you look at me can you tell that I mean it?
I hope that my words and actions show how sincere and passionate I am about this situation.


And nothing comes between the tragic and the wild
We are committed to pursuing this adventure, with all of its ups and downs and potential risks.


So find the place and find the hour where we wake from this dream of what's lost to what's ours, where your body holds it all, your failures and your powers, and nothing comes between the tragic and the wild
We need to find a moment and a place where we can fully own our experiences - both good and bad - and embrace the unknown journey ahead of us with commitment and passion.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Karina Churchill Gill

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@mjruston1

This is Springsteen without the insanely pompous production and ludicrous ego. Brilliant.

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