Construction
K-D Lab Lyrics
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The cranes try to scrape some more sky before quitting time
Work on it, work at it, work, but it's never done
Days rolling by like local construction
I'm watching the tenements increase by increments
Work on it, work at it, work, but it's never done, no no
Fix the car, fix the house
Fix the flaws in my self
It's never done, no no
It's never done, no no
Like local construction
It's never done
Days rolling by like local construction
The birds interrupt the cat while it's packing it
Work on it, work at it, work, but it's
Days rolling by like local construction
Like one big blue tarpaulin draped over scenery
Work on it, work at it, work, but it's never done, no no
Fix the car, fix the house
Fix the flaws in myself
It's never done
It's never done, no no
Like local construction
It's never done
Like local construction
It's never done, no no
I'll forget my manners heading to stammerless
Jackhammers clammering on
Fix the car (fix the car), fix the house (fix the house)
Fix the flaws (fix the flaws) in myself
It's never done
It's never done, no no
Like local construction (fix the car, fix the house, fix the flaws)
It's never done (fix the car, fix the house, fix the flaws)
Like local construction (it's never done)
It's never done, no no (fix the car, fix the house, fix the flaws)
Like local construction (it's never done)
It's never done
Like local construction
It's never done, no no
Like local construction
The lyrics to K-D Lab's song "Construction" highlight the theme of constant work and improvement. The singer compares the passing days to local construction, where cranes are trying to scrape more sky before quitting time. This imagery suggests a sense of urgency and the desire to constantly strive for progress. However, as the lyrics indicate, despite the effort put into fixing things, whether it's the car, the house, or the flaws within oneself, the work is never truly finished.
The repetition of the phrase "work on it, work at it, work, but it's never done" emphasizes the never-ending nature of the tasks we face in life. It conveys the idea that no matter how much effort is put into something, there is always more to be done. The lyrics also mention the tenements increasing by increments, suggesting the ongoing development and growth of a community.
The song introduces a contrasting image of birds interrupting a cat while packing. This could symbolize unexpected distractions or interruptions that occur during the process of working and improving. The mentioning of a "big blue tarpaulin draped over scenery" further emphasizes the idea of ongoing construction and how it can sometimes obstruct the view of progress.
Overall, "Construction" explores the endless cycle of work, improvement, and the realization that life is a continuous journey without a definitive endpoint. It prompts us to reflect on the nature of our own personal growth and the constant effort required to reach a sense of completion or fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Days rolling by like local construction
Time passing by, slowly and steadily, similar to a construction project happening nearby
The cranes try to scrape some more sky before quitting time
The workers are making a last effort to accomplish as much as they can before the end of their work shift
Work on it, work at it, work, but it's never done
Constantly putting in effort and labor, but never reaching a point of completion
I'm watching the tenements increase by increments
Observing the slow but continuous growth of the neighborhood buildings
Fix the car, fix the house
Repairing and addressing issues with material possessions
Fix the flaws in my self
Working on personal insecurities and weaknesses
The birds interrupt the cat while it's packing it
Moments of interruption and distraction during the process of organizing or preparing
Like one big blue tarpaulin draped over scenery
Similar to a covering that hides the true state of things, masking imperfections
I'll forget my manners heading to stammerless
Becoming so consumed in the ongoing tasks that social graces and communication may be forgotten
Jackhammers clammering on
The loud, repetitive noise of construction machinery continuing in the background
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