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JD. Reid feat. Mr. Carmack Lyrics

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Welll
Spendin' time, paralyzed
Analyzing terrifying signs of living
Lying in it
State of complacency
Now wait & see the watchlist
Never drop shit
Pickin' up options

While previous options
Still await by the way
Just vacillating
Eenie meenie
Pick the tiger by the toe
Ya froze
Too late
Now the choice, on a roll
The poll came back
No results you can show
Ya home
So there's nowhere else for you to go
The demons clingin to ceilings
The feelings shiver the cold
So apathetic & negligent
I fear I'm at a crossroad
Where dead ends
Cross over dead ends
I'm headin' nowhere fast
If I pick up the pace
I might get there last
At this speed
Is it even possible to crash?
Still I fear that I'm
Spendin' time, paralyzed
Analyzing terrifying signs of living
Lying in it
State of complacency
Now wait & see the watchlist
Never drop shit
Pickin' up options
While previous options
Still await by the way
Just vacillating
Eenie meenie
Pick the tiger by the toe
Ya froze

Too late
Now the choice, on a roll

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Theory" by JD. Reid feat. Mr. Carmack explore the theme of feeling trapped and paralyzed by the fear of making choices in life. The singer is stuck in a state of analysis and overthinking, constantly examining the terrifying signs of existence. This leads to a sense of complacency, a lack of action or progress.

The line "Never drop shit, pickin' up options" suggests that the singer is constantly considering different possibilities and alternatives, always searching for the best choice. However, previous options and opportunities are still lingering, causing hesitation and indecision. The line "The demons clingin to ceilings, the feelings shiver the cold" reflects the internal struggle and emotional turmoil that accompanies this state of paralysis.

The singer acknowledges their apathy and negligence, afraid that they are approaching a crossroad where all paths seem to be dead ends. They fear they are heading nowhere fast and that even if they try to speed things up, they might end up being the last to arrive. The lyrics convey a sense of fear and uncertainty about the future, as well as a yearning for change and a way out of this paralyzed state.

Line by Line Meaning

Welll
The beginning, setting the tone for what follows

Spendin' time, paralyzed
Feeling stuck and unable to move forward

Analyzing terrifying signs of living
Examining the frightening indications of existence

Lying in it
Being consumed by the current state of affairs

State of complacency
Being in a state of comfort and not pushing for change

Now wait & see the watchlist
Being patient and observing what unfolds

Never drop shit
Not losing out on any opportunities

Pickin' up options
Choosing from various possibilities

While previous options
While the choices made before

Still await by the way
Are still waiting to be explored

Just vacillating
Simply oscillating between different options