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Paz En El Hogar
Lilys Lyrics
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Viva erratic viva uncertainty
I've left time to say
Viva enigma viva your mystery
I could patiently wait
Viewing with pleasure all your activities
I could script every line as you
For there's been nothing in this World
Ever like the show
And it's the stuff that gets you up in the morning
And it's the stuff that keeps you dancing
As I'm buying and selling you as if you were
The same as the boots I am wearing
But I don't change things and
I'd be very leary of who does
And if pillars of steam add
Gold sheen to Virginian sunsets
You could learn to love
How now your ego is wailing
She can't tell her Daddy who she loves
It's such a white mans game
For there was not a day when they were onto us
The lyrics of Lilys's song Paz En El Hogar are an expression of the singer's mentality towards life, particularly towards the unpredictability and the enigma of it all. The first two lines of the song, "I don't learn from mistake, Viva erratic viva uncertainty" depict the artist's philosophy of embracing uncertainties rather than learning from past mistakes. The next two lines, "I've left time to say, Viva enigma viva your mystery" further reinforce this idea, suggesting a willingness to let things be as they are and not always trying to find a solution or an explanation.
The following lines, "I could patiently wait, Viewing with pleasure all your activities, I could script every line as you, Down bottles of pure misery" present a contrasting idea, one of being a passive observer of life, watching the events unfold without taking an active role. The artist acknowledges that life can be a source of misery, but still chooses to be present and note everything that happens without trying to take control or interfere.
The final lines, "She can't tell her Daddy who she loves, It's such a white mans game, For there was not a day when they were onto us" evoke the idea of societal barriers that restrict free expression and love. This verse implies a message of overcoming societal limitations and fighting for individual freedom, indicating an overarching theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't learn from mistake
I don't seem to learn anything from the mistakes I make
Viva erratic viva uncertainty
I celebrate my unpredictable nature and embrace the unknown
I've left time to say
I've given myself enough time to express myself
Viva enigma viva your mystery
I celebrate the mysteries surrounding you and your identity
I could patiently wait
I wouldn't mind waiting for you even if it takes a while
Viewing with pleasure all your activities
I find joy in observing everything you do
I could script every line as you
I could try to imitate and copy everything about you
Down bottles of pure misery
I could resort to drinking to cope with the pain and sadness
For there's been nothing in this World
I haven't experienced anything like this before
Ever like the show
This is truly a unique and amazing experience
And it's the stuff that gets you up in the morning
This experience makes me excited to wake up each day
And it's the stuff that keeps you dancing
This experience keeps me feeling alive and energized
As I'm buying and selling you as if you were
I'm treating you like a commodity and not a person
The same as the boots I am wearing
I'm equating you to a material possession
But I don't change things and
I don't try to change the status quo
I'd be very leary of who does
I'd be cautious of anyone who tries to change things
And if pillars of steam add
If the sight of steam adds something special
Gold sheen to Virginian sunsets
Like a golden sheen to sunsets in Virginia
You could learn to love
You could learn to appreciate and embrace new experiences
How now your ego is wailing
Now you're feeling upset or frustrated because of your own ego
She can't tell her Daddy who she loves
She can't express her love to her father because of societal norms or prejudice
It's such a white mans game
The rules of this game favor white men
For there was not a day when they were onto us
There was never a day when they suspected or discovered our true intentions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KURT KARGAR HEASLEY
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