Round And Round
Liar-S Lyrics
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You know he's building a machine
That'll do a hundred in just four seconds flat
But gettin' to the starting gate
Well, he might just have to wait
Bobby Dean has to find time
To get 'round to it
On a dusty ol' piece of freight
This project was started in 1996
So it's goin' take a little while
He says with his usual smile
For me to get off my butt
And get 'round to it
Gettin' round to it is easy
But the timing must be right
I don't want it gettin' too sleazy
I don't want you dyin' of fright
So take your time with livin'
Trust your gut and your insight
And you may just feel obliged
To get 'round to it
Now his profile isn't new
Just go ask Betty Sue
She's his Mom and she's never in a snit
You think Bobby's got it first
Well Betty Sue's even got it worse
She may have have just created
Gettin' 'round to it
For the day that he was born
Wasn't really out of the norm'
But 9 months wasn't a day that she would hit
Like creating a good wine
Takin' longer would be just fine
It would give her a bit more time
To get 'round to it
Gettin' 'round to it is fine
Don't go havin' a crazy fit
Some women need a bit more time
Just to get used to it
So take your time with livin'
Trust your gut and your insight
And you may just feel obliged
To get 'round to it
Even his Grandpa Fred
Who you'd think was probably dead
Look at the guy, he's still all powder and spit
He's just turned 107
And all his friends have gone to heaven
But Freddy boy just wasn't
Gettin' 'round to it
So I think I'm goin' to wait
Before I see those pearly gates
'Cause the weather's just too fine from where I sit
I don't see no reason to whine
Heaven will still...be all mine
But only when I decide
To get 'round to it
Gettin' 'round to it is simple
But your timing must be right
Gettin' old is so darned easy
If you're not always dyin' of fright
So take your time with livin'
Trust your gut and your insight
And you may just feel obliged
To get 'round to it
So take your time with livin'
Trust your gut and your insight
And you may just feel obliged
To get 'round to it
The lyrics of "Round and Round" by Liar-S depict a light-hearted, humorous take on the concept of procrastination and the importance of taking one's time in life. The song introduces the character Bobby Dean, who is portrayed as someone constantly putting off tasks and projects. He is described as building a machine that can achieve impressive speed, but he is struggling to even start the project. The lyrics emphasize Bobby's need to "get 'round to it," meaning to finally take action and complete the task at hand.
The song extends the theme of procrastination to other characters as well. Bobby's mother, Betty Sue, is portrayed as someone who also struggles with getting things done. The lyrics playfully suggest that her son's tendency to procrastinate may have been influenced by her own inclination to delay tasks. Even Bobby's grandfather, Grandpa Fred, is mentioned as someone who has let opportunities pass him by due to his own procrastination.
The overall message of the song appears to be a reminder to take our time and trust our instincts in making decisions. It suggests that while it may be tempting to put things off, there is value in taking action and not letting opportunities pass us by. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace the present moment and to make decisions when the timing feels right.
Line by Line Meaning
Meet my ol' friend Bobby Dean
Let me introduce you to my longtime acquaintance, Bobby Dean
You know he's building a machine
He is currently constructing a remarkable invention
That'll do a hundred in just four seconds flat
This machine he's building will achieve a speed of one hundred units in a mere four seconds, without any delay
But gettin' to the starting gate
However, before reaching the point of commencing its operation
Well, he might just have to wait
He may have to exercise patience
Bobby Dean has to find time
Bobby Dean needs to allocate time
To get 'round to it
To finally complete this task
You can see by the shipping date
By observing the specified date of dispatch
On a dusty ol' piece of freight
Printed on an aged and neglected cargo item
This project was started in 1996
The undertaking was initiated in the year 1996
So it's goin' take a little while
Therefore, it will require some additional time
He says with his usual smile
Bobby Dean says this with his customary cheerful expression
For me to get off my butt
In order for me to finally start working and stop procrastinating
And get 'round to it
And complete this task
Gettin' round to it is easy
Initiating the task is a straightforward process
But the timing must be right
However, the appropriate moment must be chosen
I don't want it gettin' too sleazy
I do not desire the situation to become vulgar or indecent
I don't want you dyin' of fright
It is not my intention for you to experience intense fear resulting in your demise
So take your time with livin'
Hence, take your leisurely approach to life
Trust your gut and your insight
Rely on your instincts and your understanding
And you may just feel obliged
As a result, you might have a sense of duty
To get 'round to it
To finally complete the task
Now his profile isn't new
Bobby Dean's background is not recent
Just go ask Betty Sue
Feel free to inquire with Betty Sue
She's his Mom and she's never in a snit
She is his mother, and she never gets into a prolonged fit of anger or irritation
You think Bobby's got it first
You might assume that Bobby has the priority
Well Betty Sue's even got it worse
However, Betty Sue's situation is even more challenging
She may have just created
She could have simply caused the creation
Gettin' 'round to it
This completes the phrase, meaning the completion of a task
For the day that he was born
Referring to the particular day when Bobby Dean came into this world
Wasn't really out of the norm'
It was not unusually characteristic
But 9 months wasn't a day that she would hit
However, she did not manage to correctly predict the exact duration of his gestation period
Like creating a good wine
Similar to the process of producing a high-quality wine
Takin' longer would be just fine
Taking a bit more time would be acceptable
It would give her a bit more time
This extra time would grant her a small extension
To get 'round to it
To complete the task she had yet to accomplish
Gettin' 'round to it is fine
Engaging in the task is acceptable
Don't go havin' a crazy fit
Do not become excessively agitated or upset
Some women need a bit more time
Certain women require more time
Just to get used to it
Simply to acclimate to the situation
Even his Grandpa Fred
Even Bobby Dean's grandfather by the name of Fred
Who you'd think was probably dead
Despite one's initial assumption of his demise
Look at the guy, he's still all powder and spit
Observe the man, as he is still energetic and full of vitality
He's just turned 107
He has recently celebrated his one hundred and seventh birthday
And all his friends have gone to heaven
While all his companions have passed away and moved on to the afterlife
But Freddy boy just wasn't gettin' 'round to it
Nevertheless, Fred was simply not in the process of completing his tasks
So I think I'm goin' to wait
Consequently, I believe I will delay my actions
Before I see those pearly gates
Before I experience the entrance to heaven
'Cause the weather's just too fine from where I sit
Due to the exceptionally pleasant conditions I am currently enjoying
I don't see no reason to whine
I perceive no grounds for complaining
Heaven will still...be all mine
I will still exclusively possess heaven
But only when I decide
However, this will occur solely when I make the choice
To get 'round to it
To finally complete the necessary actions
Gettin' 'round to it is simple
The process of accomplishing the task is uncomplicated
But your timing must be right
However, the appropriate moment for execution must be selected
Gettin' old is so darned easy
Aging is an effortless endeavor
If you're not always dyin' of fright
As long as one does not constantly experience extreme fear
So take your time with livin'
Therefore, take a leisurely approach to life
Trust your gut and your insight
Have confidence in your intuition and your understanding
And you may just feel obliged
Consequently, you might sense a sense of duty
To get 'round to it
To finally complete the necessary actions
So take your time with livin'
Therefore, take a leisurely approach to life
Trust your gut and your insight
Have confidence in your intuition and your understanding
And you may just feel obliged
Consequently, you might sense a sense of duty
To get 'round to it
To finally complete the necessary actions
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Written by: League of Lousy Liars
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