Construction
E.M.C.K. Lyrics
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The cranes try to scrape some more sky before quitting time
Work on it, work at it, work, but it's never done
Days rolling by like local construction
I'm watching the tenements increase by increments
Work on it, work at it, work, but it's never done, no no
Fix the car, fix the house
Fix the flaws in my self
It's never done, no no
It's never done, no no
Like local construction
It's never done
Days rolling by like local construction
The birds interrupt the cat while it's packing it
Work on it, work at it, work, but it's
Days rolling by like local construction
Like one big blue tarpaulin draped over scenery
Work on it, work at it, work, but it's never done, no no
Fix the car, fix the house
Fix the flaws in myself
It's never done
It's never done, no no
Like local construction
It's never done
Like local construction
It's never done, no no
I'll forget my manners heading to stammerless
Jackhammers clammering on
Fix the car (fix the car), fix the house (fix the house)
Fix the flaws (fix the flaws) in myself
It's never done
It's never done, no no
Like local construction (fix the car, fix the house, fix the flaws)
It's never done (fix the car, fix the house, fix the flaws)
Like local construction (it's never done)
It's never done, no no (fix the car, fix the house, fix the flaws)
Like local construction (it's never done)
It's never done
Like local construction
It's never done, no no
Like local construction
The lyrics of E.M.C.K.'s Construction describe the ongoing nature of life and self-improvement. The comparison to local construction highlights the idea that there is always something that needs to be fixed, built or improved. The repetition of the phrase "work on it, work at it, work, but it's never done" emphasizes the endless cycle of striving for betterment, whether it be in oneself or one's surroundings. The imagery used in the lyrics, such as the cranes scraping the sky and the blue tarpaulin draped over the scenery, paint a picture of a city that is always under construction, constantly evolving and changing. The final lines, "I'll forget my manners heading to stammerless, jackhammers clamoring on," suggest that even in the midst of chaos and noise, there is still work to be done.
Line by Line Meaning
Days rolling by like local construction
Time passing slowly, like observing the gradual progress of a building project.
The cranes try to scrape some more sky before quitting time
Workers trying to accomplish as much as possible before they have to stop for the day.
Work on it, work at it, work, but it's never done
The never-ending nature of daily struggles, such as fixing things or improving oneself.
I'm watching the tenements increase by increments
Witnessing the growth of a community, as evidenced by new buildings being constructed.
Fix the car, fix the house, fix the flaws in my self
The constant need to make repairs and improvements to material possessions and personal qualities.
The birds interrupt the cat while it's packing it
Unexpected interruptions during daily routines, like a cat being distracted by birds while it's trying to do something else.
Like one big blue tarpaulin draped over scenery
A sense of stagnation, like a covering preventing any change or progress.
I'll forget my manners heading to stammerless
Becoming so overwhelmed by daily tasks that one forgets basic social norms or communication skills.
Jackhammers clammering on
The constant background noise of construction work, which can be both irritating and indicative of ongoing progress.
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