I Am Not Safer Than a Bank
Matthew Good Lyrics

The lyrics of "I Am Not Safer Than a Bank" by Matthew Good speaks to the uncertainty and vulnerability that we face in our lives. In the first few lines, Good's lyrics are quite cryptic and it is challenging to understand what he is referring to, it appears that he is asking about the size of something which is reasonable to be a reference to drugs. The following line, "A few more cocktails will straighten you out," suggest that they may be trying to sober up or someone close to them. The next two lines, "And we'll get to the bottom of it, Something better to disarm" could mean two things. Firstly, they may be trying to sort out what the problem is, and secondly, they may be trying to resolve any ongoing issues.

The next line, "You were in the bathroom far too long, now look at you go," may indicate that someone has used drugs or has injured themselves as a result of it. The following line, "I'm not safer than a bank, bitch" is perhaps the most powerful line in the whole song. It suggests that Good's life is not immune to danger, and he is as vulnerable as anyone else. However, he follows it with the line, "But I'll tell you this because you're bound to find out, Nothing is" which implies that he is certain of his fate and that nothing is more important than facing the truth about one's life.

Overall, "I Am Not Safer Than a Bank" is a reflection on our own lives and the fragility of them. By highlighting his own weakness, Good is also calling for inner strength and resilience in times of adversity. It's a powerful message that will resonate with anyone who is going through tough times.