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Kobana and Hatchet Lyrics

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What you gonna do
When you're feelin' blue
You think you're lookin'
At some river run dry
Well, it's nothing new
Still the same old dues
There ain't no reason for asking why.

[Chorus]
Cause it's a power play
Just like yesterday
There ain't no second-guessing now
Well, you had your way
So what can you say
One shot is all you're allowed.

There's a catch-twenty two
Just waitin' on you
Try talkin' your way out of this
For all those lies
There behind your eyes
I'll know it's something
I'll never miss.

[Chorus]

What you gonna do
When you're feelin' blue
You think you're lookin'
At some river run dry
Well, it's nothing new
Still the same old dues
There ain't no reason for asking why.

Chorus:Repeat x4]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kobana and Hatchet's song "Play" revolve around the theme of power play and the consequences it brings forth. The singer talks about feeling blue and being stuck in the same old dues, with no reason to ask why. He knows that there is a catch-twenty two waiting for him, and he cannot talk his way out of it. The lies behind his eyes are something that he cannot hide, and he's aware that it's only a matter of time before he gets caught.

The song's chorus mentions that power play is just like yesterday, and there's no second guessing now. The singer had his way, and now he must face the consequences of his actions. One shot is all he is allowed, and he knows that he cannot afford to make another mistake.

The overall theme of the song is quite relatable to many situations in life, where individuals often find themselves in power struggles, where there is no going back, and one must take responsibility for their actions. The song is an emotional reminder that life can be unforgiving and that we must deal with the cards that we have been dealt with.

Line by Line Meaning

What you gonna do
What actions will you take

When you're feelin' blue
When you're feeling sad or down

You think you're lookin'
You believe you are seeing

At some river run dry
At something which is depleted or exhausted

Well, it's nothing new
This is a familiar situation

Still the same old dues
You still have the same obligations

There ain't no reason for asking why.
There is no point in questioning the situation

[Chorus] Cause it's a power play
The situation is about asserting power

Just like yesterday
It is similar to what happened before

There ain't no second-guessing now
There is no time for doubt or hesitation

Well, you had your way
You got what you wanted

So what can you say
There is nothing you can do or say

One shot is all you're allowed.
You only get one chance

There's a catch-twenty two
There is a dilemma or difficult situation

Just waitin' on you
You are the one who needs to act

Try talkin' your way out of this
Attempt to persuade your way out of the situation

For all those lies
Your dishonesty is the cause of the situation

There behind your eyes
It is evident from your expression

I'll know it's something
I can tell it is important

I'll never miss.
I will never overlook it

[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus

What you gonna do
Asking the same question as before

When you're feelin' blue
Repeating a previous line

You think you're lookin'
Repeating a previous line

At some river run dry
Repeating a previous line

Well, it's nothing new
Repeating a previous line

Still the same old dues
Repeating a previous line

There ain't no reason for asking why.
Repeating a previous line

[Chorus] Repeat x4
Repeating the chorus four times

Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: STEVEN JEROME HOLLAND

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Comments from YouTube:

Kenny Trcka

This guy is a real genius! He is able to transform a nice musical piece into a powerful masterpiece. "Play" and "Freckles" are two good examples that show Luiz B is a modern King Midas. I get so high listening to Luiz B's remixes and am so happy to have discovered his talent.