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Jacob Levesque & G.W.T.T Lyrics


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I spend my waking hours
Dealing with market failures
And I'm always kind of tethered
To a broken flower
One they keep alive
Even though they want it dead
A lynchin' right 'fore the end
That never doesn't thrive
And, I've got the prettiest wife
And I ain't sure what I covet
Sure as hell ain't above
Tryin' to live my best life
Cause when you're a state
You gotta write the wrong history
The one without the blistery
Missives 'bout the rapes
Never forget
Hare hare
Nine Eleven
Ball don't lie
Never forget
Hare hare




Nine Eleven
Ball don't lie

Overall Meaning

These lyrics delve into themes of personal struggles, societal pressures, and historical revisionism. The singer begins by reflecting on their daily routine, spending their waking hours dealing with market failures. This could refer to the challenges and difficulties faced in navigating and succeeding in a competitive market or industry.


The mention of a broken flower represents a metaphorical symbol of fragility and vulnerability. Despite being kept alive, there is a desire to see it dead, suggesting internal conflicts and possibly toxic relationships or situations that the singer feels trapped in.


Amidst these struggles, the singer mentions having the "prettiest wife," hinting at external appearances and societal expectations of what constitutes a successful life. However, the line "I ain't sure what I covet, sure as hell ain't above tryin' to live my best life" suggests a sense of uncertainty and dissatisfaction even in the midst of apparent success.


The next set of lyrics introduces the idea of being a state and the necessity to control and manipulate history, writing a narrative that serves a specific agenda. The mention of "blistery missives 'bout the rapes" implies a deliberate cover-up or distortion of certain historical events or injustices.


The repetition of "Never forget, Hare hare, Nine Eleven" brings attention to the tragedy of 9/11 and its lasting impact. The phrase "ball don't lie" can be interpreted as a reminder that truth cannot be hidden or distorted indefinitely, suggesting that the singer wants such historical events to be remembered and acknowledged.


Overall, these lyrics highlight the personal and societal struggles faced by the singer, as well as the complex dynamics of power and control in shaping history. It encourages critical thinking and reflection on the narratives we encounter, while also emphasizing the importance of remembering and acknowledging past injustices.


Line by Line Meaning

I spend my waking hours
The majority of my day is dedicated to


Dealing with market failures
Handling the numerous instances where the market system does not work as intended


And I'm always kind of tethered
I constantly feel restrained or tied down


To a broken flower
To a fragile and damaged entity


One they keep alive
One that they maintain and sustain


Even though they want it dead
Despite their desire for it to perish


A lynchin' right 'fore the end
Its demise occurring shortly before its ultimate conclusion


That never doesn't thrive
That consistently flourishes and prospers


And, I've got the prettiest wife
Additionally, I possess an extremely attractive spouse


And I ain't sure what I covet
Yet, I am uncertain about what I desire most


Sure as hell ain't above
Certainly, I am not inclined to


Tryin' to live my best life
Striving to achieve personal fulfillment and happiness


Cause when you're a state
Because when you hold authoritative power


You gotta write the wrong history
You must construct an altered narrative that conceals past mistakes


The one without the blistery
One that omits the painful


Missives 'bout the rapes
Accounts of sexual assaults


Never forget
Always remember


Hare hare
An exclamation or chant expressing enthusiasm or encouragement


Nine Eleven
Referring to the tragic events of September 11th


Ball don't lie
The outcome of a situation cannot be falsified


Never forget
Always remember


Hare hare
An exclamation or chant expressing enthusiasm or encouragement


Nine Eleven
Referring to the tragic events of September 11th


Ball don't lie
The outcome of a situation cannot be falsified




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Written by: Adam Holofcener

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