Lines
Fretwell Stephen Lyrics
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I do it all the time.
I push the water through
The things we said we'd do
And the whiskey and the line
Rollin' all the time
It makes me do
Things I really shouldn't do
Of your eyes
I think I've seen 'em once or twice.
Yes, of your eyes
I think I've seen 'em once ... twice.
In Fretwell Stephen's song "Lines," the lyrics speak of a character who is struggling to stay on the right path. The opening line "I walk the line, I do it all the time" emphasizes the effort and consistency required to maintain this desired way of living. This is further highlighted in the second line, which states "I push the water through, the things we said we'd do." The phrase "push the water through" suggests that getting through the tasks and commitments they made requires a lot of effort, focus, and determination.
The next lines "And the whiskey and the line, rollin' all the time, it makes me do things I really shouldn't do," imply that the character is battling with an addiction or temptation of some sort. The use of whiskey and the phrase "rolling all the time" both contribute to a sense of self-destructive behavior. The last two lines "Of your eyes, I think I've seen 'em once or twice" suggest a connection with someone important to the character. However, it is unclear whether this connection is a positive or negative influence.
Overall, the lyrics of "Lines" evoke a sense of struggle, commitment, temptation, and a potential battle between good and bad influences.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk the line
I constantly adhere to a certain set of values or rules
I do it all the time
This behavior is consistent and habitual
I push the water through
I am forcing or facilitating the completion of our agreed upon actions
The things we said we'd do
These actions are based on previous discussions or agreements
And the whiskey and the line
Alcohol and my adherence to rules/values may be intertwined or interdependent
Rollin' all the time
This situation is ongoing, unceasing
It makes me do
These factors are influencing or controlling my behavior
Things I really shouldn't do
My actions are not aligned with my stated values, and may have negative consequences
Of your eyes
This phrase refers to the artist's romantic interest or significant other
I think I've seen 'em once or twice
The artist has only glimpsed their love interest's eyes a few times
Yes, of your eyes
The singer is confirming that they are indeed referring to the eyes of their love interest
I think I've seen 'em once ... twice
The artist reiterates that they've only seen their love interest's eyes briefly
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Written by: STEPHEN FRETWELL
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