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Draw The Line
Current Affairs Lyrics
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Body signs over time
Looking to my sharp decline
Draw the line, draw the line
Makes it all clearer
Never pine, rebel whine
Careful
Make us grateful
Along the right lines
Keep us peaceful
Along the right lines
Teach us graceful
Along the right lines
Draw the line, draw the line
Bag her up, wallow
Anytime, every time
Steep yourself in calamine
Draw the line, draw the line
Makes it all clearer
Such fine rebel swine
Careful
Along the right lines
Make us grateful
Along the right lines
Teach us tasteful
Along the right lines
Keep us peaceful
Along the right lines
It's your life
Be called
It's our lives
We called
Move back
Take time
Careful
Along the right lines
Make us graceful
Along the right lines
Teach us tasteful
Along the right lines
Keep us peaceful
Along the right lines
The lyrics of Current Affairs's song "Draw The Line" seem to convey a sense of self-reflection and introspection. The opening lines suggest a contemplation of one's physical and emotional state over time, with a recognition of a potential decline. The repeated refrain of "Draw the line, draw the line" could symbolize setting boundaries and making decisions to define and clarify one's path or limits in life. The mention of divesting oneself of body signs and seeking clarity amidst rebellion and dissatisfaction paints a picture of a struggle for self-awareness and direction.
The following verses delve into themes of gratitude, peace, grace, and carefulness along the right path. There is a call for mindfulness and awareness of the choices we make and the influences we allow in our lives. The repetition of "Along the right lines" emphasizes the importance of staying on a positive and virtuous course, seeking to cultivate a sense of balance and wisdom in our actions. The juxtaposition of rebellion and gratefulness suggests a complex interplay between independence and humility, urging listeners to navigate their journey with thoughtfulness and intention.
The imagery of "Bag her up, wallow" and "rebel swine" adds a layer of vividness and perhaps a hint of rebellion or nonconformity. The mention of steeping oneself in calamine could symbolize seeking relief or healing from the challenges and wounds encountered along the way. The lyrics seem to acknowledge the messy, imperfect nature of life, yet still push for clarity and self-discovery amidst chaos and uncertainty.
In the final verses, the focus shifts to individual agency and collective responsibility. The lines "It's your life, be called / It's our lives, we called / Move back, take time" suggest a call to action and a reminder of the impact of our choices on ourselves and others. The repeated call to be careful, graceful, tasteful, and peaceful along the right lines reinforces the themes of mindfulness, virtue, and harmony in navigating life's journey. Overall, "Draw The Line" appears to be a reflective and introspective exploration of the complexities of existence and the quest for meaning and direction in a tumultuous world.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sebastian Ymai, Josh Longton, Joan Sweeney, Andrew Milk
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