Southern Lakes
Doctor Flake Lyrics


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Got to dance on the moonlight drive
See the years that pass me by
Wonder how i got this far but i
Got close to go back down

Let the serpents bite me good
They let me live
But i know they could

Got to jump from the east side bridge
Got me swimming against the tides
Wonder how i got this far but
Pretty soon i'll be back on track

Let the serpents bite me good

Let me live but i know they could

Hunt me down to the southern lakes
Got me crawling under the waves
Wonder how it got so far
But pretty soon i'll be back on track

Got no time to ease my mind
Got me swimming against the tides




Let the serpents take me back
They let me live but i know they could

Overall Meaning

In Doctor Flake's song Southern Lakes, the lyrics speak of a journey of self-discovery and facing the challenges that come with it. The singer of the song talks about dancing under the moonlight and watching the years pass by, wondering how they have gotten this far. The use of the phrase "moonlight drive" reflects the idea of driving at night, where the singer feels like they are in a dream-like state, reflecting on their life.


The singer talks about jumping from the east side bridge and swimming against the tides, indicating the challenges they have faced to get where they are. They mention the serpents biting them, but they also let them live, indicating that they have faced adversity but have come out stronger. The line "let the serpents take me back" shows that the singer is not afraid to face these challenges again, as they have grown from them.


The song talks about the singer heading down to the southern lakes and crawling under the waves, possibly representing a new challenge or test they have to face. However, they state that pretty soon, they will be back on track. The use of "pretty soon" shows that the singer knows that they will overcome this challenge quickly.


Overall, the song showcases the journey of self-discovery and facing challenges head-on. The use of metaphors and imagery adds to the dream-like state of the song and creates a sense of mystery and wonder.


Line by Line Meaning

Got to dance on the moonlight drive
I need to enjoy life and take risks.


See the years that pass me by
I am aware of the time passing and the changes it brings.


Wonder how i got this far but i
I reflect on my life and how I made it this far.


Got close to go back down
I came too far to give up now.


Let the serpents bite me good
I am willing to take risks and face the consequences of my actions.


They let me live
I survived and learned from my mistakes.


But i know they could
I am aware of the danger and aware that it could have turned out differently.


Got to jump from the east side bridge
I need to face challenges head-on and not shy away from them.


Got me swimming against the tides
I am fighting against the odds and trying to succeed despite them.


Pretty soon i'll be back on track
I have faith that I will overcome any obstacles and stay focused on my goals.


Hunt me down to the southern lakes
I may face challenges and dangers along the way.


Got me crawling under the waves
I am struggling to keep my head above water but not willing to give up.


Wonder how it got so far
I am aware that sometimes life takes unexpected turns and can be difficult.


Got no time to ease my mind
I am too focused on achieving my goals to take a break and relax.


Let the serpents take me back
I accept the consequences of my actions and am willing to face them.


They let me live but i know they could
I am aware that things could have turned out differently and not take my survival for granted.




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Comments from YouTube:

Pedro Araújo Marcenaria

Wooowwwwww, so beautiful song! Greetings from Brazil. Save the nature.

Sven

Very nice !!!

ParaNeuer1312

doesn't sound like the h-burns u find on the internet

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