Flirtin' With Disaster
Georgia Steamroller Lyrics
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I'm flirtin' with disaster
I've got the pedal to the floor,
My life is running faster
I'm out of money, I'm out of hope,
It looks like self destruction
Well how much more can we take,
With all of this corruption
Ya'll know what I mean
And the way we run our lives,
It makes no sense to me
I don't know about yourself or what you want to be, yeah
When we gamble with our time,
We choose our destiny
I'm travelin' down that lonesome road
Feel like I'm dragging a heavy load
Yeah I've tried to turn my head away,
Feels about the same most every day
You know what I'm talking about, baby
Speeding down the fast lane, honey
Playin' from town to town
The boys and I have been burnin' it up, can't seem to slow it down
I've got the pedal to the floor, our lives are runnin' faster,
Got our sights set straight ahead,
But ain't sure what we're after
Flirtin' with disaster, ya'll know what I mean
You know the way we run our lives it makes no sense to me
I don't know about yourself or what you plan to be, yea
When we gamble with our time, we choose our destiny
Yeah, I'm travelin' down that lonesome road
Feel like I'm dragging a heavy load
Don't tried to turn my head away,
I'm flirtin' with disaster every day
And you are too, baby, ha ha ha
Flirtin' with disaster baby,
Ya'll know what I mean
You know the way we run our lives,
It makes no sense to me
I don't know about yourself or what you plan to be
When we gamble with our time, we choose our destiny
Yeah, we're traveling down this lonesome road
Feel like I'm dragging a heavy load
Don't try and turn my head away, ba ba ba yeah
Flirtin' with disaster every day
The lyrics of Georgia Steamroller's song "Flirtin' With Disaster" reflect the singer's experience of living a life filled with risk and uncertainty. The singer describes themselves as constantly being on the edge of danger or self-destruction. The use of the metaphor "flirtin' with disaster" suggests that they are knowingly engaging in risky behavior despite the potential consequences.
The lyrics highlight the singer's sense of desperation and recklessness. They express being out of money and hope, which contributes to their feeling of vulnerability and potential downfall. The mention of "corruption" implies that the world around them is filled with deceit and dishonesty, further exacerbating their precarious situation.
The song also explores the idea that individuals have control over their own destiny. The singer questions the choices they have made and the way they live their lives, finding it nonsensical. They suggest that when people gamble with their time, they are essentially determining their own fate. This plays into the theme of taking risks and being responsible for the outcomes of those choices.
The repeated mention of "traveling down that lonesome road" and feeling like they're "dragging a heavy load" emphasizes the burdensome nature of their life's circumstances. Despite this, they seem to be embracing the danger and unpredictability, as indicated by their description of speeding down the fast lane and burning it up with their companions. They appear to have a lack of direction and a vague understanding of their aspirations, suggesting a restless and impulsive lifestyle.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of living life on the edge, embracing risk, and accepting the consequences that come with it. They serve as a reminder that the choices we make define our destiny, and the path we choose can either lead to disaster or a new, yet uncertain, future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm travelin' down the road
I'm on a journey, metaphorically representing my life
I'm flirtin' with disaster
I'm engaging in risky behavior that could lead to negative consequences
I've got the pedal to the floor, My life is running faster
I'm pushing myself to the limit, living a fast-paced life
I'm out of money, I'm out of hope, It looks like self destruction
I have no financial resources and no optimism, leading to a path of self-destruction
Well how much more can we take, With all of this corruption
We question how much more we can endure, given the presence of widespread dishonesty and wrongdoing
We're flirtin' with disaster, Ya'll know what I mean
We're knowingly engaging in risky behavior, and you understand the implications
And the way we run our lives, It makes no sense to me
The manner in which we live our lives seems illogical and incomprehensible to me
I don't know about yourself or what you want to be, yeah
I'm unsure about your aspirations or what you wish to become
When we gamble with our time, We choose our destiny
Our choices and actions determine the outcomes and trajectory of our lives
I'm travelin' down that lonesome road, Feel like I'm dragging a heavy load
I'm traveling a lonely path that feels burdensome and difficult
Yeah I've tried to turn my head away, Feels about the same most every day
I've attempted to ignore the situation, but it remains consistently unchanged
You know what I'm talking about, baby
You understand the experiences and feelings I'm expressing
Speeding down the fast lane, honey
We're rapidly moving forward in life, without slowing down
Playin' from town to town
We're constantly performing and moving from one place to another
The boys and I have been burnin' it up, can't seem to slow it down
My group and I have been unstoppable, unable to find a way to calm down or pause
Got our sights set straight ahead, But ain't sure what we're after
We have clear goals in mind, but we're uncertain about our ultimate objective
Flirtin' with disaster, ya'll know what I mean
We're willingly engaging in dangerous situations, and you comprehend the implications
You know the way we run our lives it makes no sense to me
The way we live our lives appears illogical and incomprehensible to me
I don't know about yourself or what you plan to be, yea
I'm unsure about your aspirations or what you intend to become
When we gamble with our time, we choose our destiny
Our choices and actions determine the outcomes and trajectory of our lives
Yeah, we're traveling down this lonesome road
We're journeying along a lonely path
Feel like I'm dragging a heavy load
I feel burdened by the weight of my responsibilities
Don't try and turn my head away, ba ba ba yeah
Please don't attempt to distract or divert my attention from the truth
Flirtin' with disaster every day
Continuously engaging in risky behavior with potential negative consequences
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Banner Harvey Thomas, Danny Joe Brown, David Hlubek
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