The Exit
Lonely Man's Wallet Lyrics
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as the cold breeze enters the bar
still afraid from what he is
there's only so much gin can fix
i've written pages in the book
big enough for chapters
the hurt won't leave when will it quit
so don't try and stop me
i'm not me
and as the hours pass on by
a lonely heart beats on in time
living's become only existing
and that's just what people do
get in the car and drive on home
eight years becomes a lifetime
i'm gonna take this car off the side
they found his wallet in the wreck
an ace of clubs and ninety cents
i don't want to tell the story of this tortured soul
but i see him every day
mirrors open up the room they say
i'm not me
The song "The Exit" by Lonely Man's Wallet is a poignant reflection of someone at the end of their rope, ready to throw it all away. The lyrics depict a man who is deeply hurt and struggling to cope with the pain he is feeling. The opening line, "a lonely man smokes his last cigarette," sets the somber tone for the rest of the song. The man is alone, and the cold breeze entering the bar implies a sense of emptiness and desolation.
Desperate and seeking solace, the man turns to alcohol and acknowledges that there's only so much gin can fix. He laments the hurt he feels and wonders when it will go away. The line "i've written pages in the book, big enough for chapters" suggests that he's been trying to find a way to cope for a long time. However, the pain continues to linger, and he's come to the decision to "throw it all away."
The song's climax is powerful and heartbreaking, as the man takes his car and drives off the side. Inevitably, it leads to his demise, and they find his wallet in the wreckage of the accident. The final lines "mirrors open up the room they say, i'm not me" reveal that the man was struggling with his identity, and ultimately couldn't find a way out of his despair.
Overall, "The Exit" is a poignant song that deals with heavy themes of loneliness, pain, and identity. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of seeking help when we're struggling with our mental health and the devastating consequences of not doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
a lonely man smokes his last cigarette
A man alone in the bar is smoking his last cigarette.
as the cold breeze enters the bar
The bar entrance now feels cold as the wind blows in.
still afraid from what he is
The man is still scared of something about himself.
there's only so much gin can fix
Drinking gin can only help so much with his problems.
i've written pages in the book
The man has a journal filled with his thoughts.
big enough for chapters
The journal is substantial enough to have many chapters.
the hurt won't leave when will it quit
The man's pain is persistent and he wonders when it will end.
i'm gonna throw it all away
The man has given up and plans to end his life.
so don't try and stop me
He doesn't want anyone to intervene or change his plans.
i'm not me
The man feels like he's not himself anymore.
and as the hours pass on by
Time goes by as he's still sitting in the bar.
a lonely heart beats on in time
Despite the emptiness, his heart is still beating.
living's become only existing
He feels like he's only existing, not really living his life.
and that's just what people do
He thinks this is how people live and it's normal.
get in the car and drive on home
People just go home and try to continue living their lives.
eight years becomes a lifetime
Time can feel like forever when you're going through difficult times.
i'm gonna take this car off the side
He's going to purposely crash his car off road to end his life.
they found his wallet in the wreck
After the accident, his wallet was found among the wreckage.
an ace of clubs and ninety cents
The only items found in his wallet were a card and some change.
i don't want to tell the story of this tortured soul
The singer doesn't want to go into detail about the man's struggles.
but i see him every day
The man's memory still haunts the singer.
mirrors open up the room they say
Some say that mirrors can reflect the souls of individuals.
i'm not me
The singer feels like he's not himself, perhaps due to the haunting memory.
Contributed by Aria M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Back when they still sounded good and not like trash.