Smoke Stack Tommy
Espresso Lyrics
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I'm no longer hung up this day
I can and I will think for myself
Nothin' passin' me by, I don't need your help.
All I got is my friends and me
All I need is them and my family
I'm not on my own
And I feel okay when I'm alone.
Skies are blue even when they're grey
I got so much I don't need to say
Feelings I once had have went and gone away
I might see you around town
When I do, you'll pay attention to the ground
Your voice is like a foreign sound
Nothing you can do will bring me down.
I feel good, I feel great
The power I possess cause the earth to shake
Rumblin' around make your windows break
Shit at any time now the next big earthquake
I don't need you and I'm not sorry
Without you I don't have to worry
Who you're with and if they're good for you
I'm still gonna do what I'm meant to do...
The lyrics to Espresso's song "Smoke Stack Tommy" express a sense of self-empowerment and independence. The singer reveals that they have moved on from a past relationship, and they don't require anyone's assistance or approval. They find solace in their friends and family, and are content with being alone. The singer seems to be challenging the idea that they need someone else to be happy, declaring that they feel just as good on their own.
The singer's confidence is apparent throughout the song, as they assert their own power and impact on the world. They state that they possess enough strength to cause the earth to shake, and even predict the possibility of the next big earthquake. The singer is unapologetically self-assured and is clearly unaffected by the opinions or actions of others. They don't worry about who their former partner is with or what they are doing, as they are focused on their own path and purpose.
Overall, "Smoke Stack Tommy" is a declaration of personal strength and independence, encouraging listeners to find power within themselves and to not rely on others for happiness or validation.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's been a couple months and I gotta say
After a while, I can confidently say
I'm no longer hung up this day
I'm not stuck in the past anymore
I can and I will think for myself
I have the ability and determination to make my own decisions
Nothin' passin' me by, I don't need your help.
I'm not missing out on anything and I don't require your assistance
All I got is my friends and me
My only possessions are my friends and myself
All I need is them and my family
I only require the support of my loved ones
I'm not on my own
I have a support system and I'm not alone
And I feel okay when I'm alone.
I'm comfortable with myself even when I'm by myself
Who says I need you anyway?
Why should I rely on you?
Skies are blue even when they're grey
There's still positivity and hope in difficult situations
I got so much I don't need to say
I have plenty to keep to myself
Feelings I once had have went and gone away
My emotions from the past have dissipated
I might see you around town
We may come across each other in the same location
When I do, you'll pay attention to the ground
You'll feel uneasy or intimidated when you see me
Your voice is like a foreign sound
I don't understand or care about what you have to say
Nothing you can do will bring me down.
You can't affect my mood or mentality negatively
I feel good, I feel great
I'm feeling positive and confident
The power I possess cause the earth to shake
I have a significant amount of strength and influence
Rumblin' around make your windows break
My presence or actions can cause destruction
Shit at any time now the next big earthquake
Anything could happen at any moment
I don't need you and I'm not sorry
I don't rely on you and I'm unapologetic about it
Without you I don't have to worry
You don't factor into my concerns or anxieties
Who you're with and if they're good for you
I don't care about your companions or if they're beneficial for you
I'm still gonna do what I'm meant to do...
I'm going to continue fulfilling my purpose regardless of your involvement or opinions
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