Nemesis
Lessie Does Lyrics
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You could take it down anytime
But I'm not so sure of what is cool
Anymore this day
You might believe it I don't know
Just what you're saying and I
Can't just take it I don't care
Oh why-hee-hi yeah
Oh Mr. Ed I'd thought you'd gone
But now you're here to stay
Can't you see I'm busy thinking
Of my next happy day
In the playroom of my mind
I see a child not so high
And he never thought of sad little things
And it blows my mind that
You might believe it I don't know
Just what you're saying and I
Can't just take it I don't care
Oh why-hee-hi yeah
Oh Mr. Ed I'd thought you'd gone
But now you're here to stay
Can't you see I'm busy thinking
Of my next happy day
Hey! na na na na na na na na
Hey! na na na na na na na na
The lyrics to Lessie Does's song "Nemesis" convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty about life and its experiences. The opening line, "Life is like a picture on the wall / You could take it down anytime" suggests that life is transient and can be changed at any moment. However, the following line, "But I'm not so sure of what is cool / Anymore this day" indicates a sense of hesitation and lack of confidence in knowing what is right or desirable.
The lyric "In the playroom of my mind / I see a child not so high / And he never thought of sad little things" suggests a longing for the innocence of childhood and the freedom from worry and responsibility that it brings. The line "And it blows my mind that / You might believe it I don't know / Just what you're saying and I / Can't just take it I don't care" conveys a sense of frustration and disconnection from the outside world.
The repeated mention of "Mr. Ed" in the lyrics could be interpreted in different ways – Mr. Ed could be a person or a symbol for something else altogether. Likewise, the phrase "my next happy day" could be interpreted as either a longing for happiness or a sense of optimism about the future. Overall, the lyrics of "Nemesis" convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty about life, as well as a longing for simplicity and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is like a picture on the wall
Life is a static image that can be changed at any time.
You could take it down anytime
You have the power to make changes in your life.
But I'm not so sure of what is cool
I'm uncertain about what's trendy or popular.
Anymore this day
Especially in modern times.
You might believe it I don't know
You might have a different perspective than me.
Just what you're saying and I
I don't fully understand your point of view.
Can't just take it I don't care
I cannot accept it or I am indifferent to it.
Oh why-hee-hi yeah
Expressing my exasperation with the situation.
Oh Mr. Ed I'd thought you'd gone
Reference to a character or somebody I thought was gone.
But now you're here to stay
But this character or idea is now present again.
Can't you see I'm busy thinking
I am preoccupied with my thoughts.
Of my next happy day
And I am focused on my future happiness.
In the playroom of my mind
In my imagination or inner world.
I see a child not so high
I envision a younger, more innocent version of myself.
And he never thought of sad little things
This younger me did not consider negative or troubling thoughts.
And it blows my mind that
It's astonishing to me that
Hey! na na na na na na na na
Possible interlude or musical break.
Hey! na na na na na na na na
Possible interlude or musical break.
Contributed by William S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.