Wisdom
Mother Mother Lyrics
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And I feel useless
Don't think I know
How to do this
Once I was told
But like any misfit
I spit on some good advice
And tryin' to make fire
Two sticks and stone
Still got no fire
Once I was shown
But I was inside then
And spit on that good advice
Wisdom, wisdom
Where can I get some?
Wisdom, wisdom
On the payroll
And digging up ditches
Dollar is low
So are my wages
Once I was told
Just how to get rich
But I spit on that good advice
Wisdom, wisdom
Where can I get some?
Wisdom, wisdom
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Wisdom, wisdom
Where can I get some?
Wisdom, wisdom
I wanna trade my dimwits in for tips
Tips equipped with
Wisdom, wisdom
Take off my clothes
And I feel useless
Don't think I know
How to do this
Once I was told
But I like to fidget
And miss out on good advice
Mother Mother's song "Wisdom" reflects on the artist's struggles with seeking guidance and advice, something that is essential in life. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who feels lost and helpless in certain situations, like folding clothes, starting a fire, and making ends meet. The repetition of the line "wisdom, wisdom, where can I get some?" highlights the artist's struggles in seeking advice and guidance that will help them navigate through life.
The song also captures the artist's refusal to take good advice in the past, making them feel more lost and alone in their quest for wisdom. The lyrics "once I was told but like any misfit, I spit on some good advice" show that the artist's past experiences have made them reluctant to trust any advice they receive. However, they acknowledge that they need guidance to succeed in life, as seen in the lyrics "I wanna trade my dimwits in for tips equipped with wisdom."
"Wisdom" talks about the struggle that we all face in trying to find our way in life, and the importance of seeking guidance and advice when needed. The song reminds us that it's okay to ask for help and that seeking guidance is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Line by Line Meaning
Folding my clothes
Engaging in mundane tasks and feeling ineffectual
And I feel useless
Feeling like one's efforts are fruitless
Don't think I know
Lacking knowledge or understanding of a task at hand
How to do this
Unclear on how to complete a task
Once I was told
Having received instructions, guidance, or wisdom in the past
But like any misfit
Rejecting or ignoring advice due to feeling like an outsider or nonconformist
I spit on some good advice
Disregarding valuable input or insights from others
Out in the cold
Being in a difficult or uncertain situation
And tryin' to make fire
Attempting to solve a problem or achieve a goal with limited resources
Two sticks and stone
Having only basic or inadequate tools to work with
Still got no fire
Failing to achieve the desired outcome despite efforts
Once I was shown
Having been taught or guided in the past
But I was inside then
Not being in the same challenging circumstances as now
And spit on that good advice
Ignoring valuable insights or recommendations from others
Wisdom, wisdom
An expression of the desire and need for knowledge or insight
Where can I get some?
Questioning where to find helpful guidance or wisdom
On the payroll
Being employed
And digging up ditches
Being engaged in menial or difficult work
Dollar is low
Not earning enough income
So are my wages
Not receiving enough compensation for one's work
Just how to get rich
Being advised on how to increase one's wealth or financial success
Oh-oh-oh
A vocalization expressing emotion or emphasis
I wanna trade my dimwits in for tips
Desiring to exchange one's ignorance for knowledge
Tips equipped with
Valuable insights or recommendations
Take off my clothes
Engage in another mundane task
But I like to fidget
Being easily distracted or bored, leading to ignoring helpful advice
And miss out on good advice
Not taking advantage of helpful recommendations or insights
Lyrics Β© Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Ryan Guldemond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kaalilalli
Folding my clothes
And I feel useless
Don't think I know
How to do this
Once I was told
But like any misfit
I spit on some good advice
Out in the cold
And tryin' to make fire
Two sticks and stone
Still got no fire
Once I was shown
But I was inside then
And spit on that good advice
Wisdom, wisdom
Where can I get some?
Wisdom, wisdom
On the payroll
And digging up ditches
Dollar is low
And so are my wages
Once I was told
Just how to get rich
But I spit on that good advice
Wisdom, wisdom
Where can I get some?
Wisdom, wisdom
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Wisdom, wisdom
Where can I get some?
Wisdom, wisdom
I wanna trade my dimwits in for tips
Tips equipped with
Wisdom, wisdom
Take off my clothes
And I feel useless
Don't think I know
How to do this
Once I was told
But I liked to fidget
And miss out on good advice
@Kiki-zr3hc
Sometimes i listen to this song while doing my homework and almost every time end up in mental tears because I just can't do the fucking assignment.
God, my head hurts
I want to thank my dear parents for pressuring me to study something I don't like
Life is great π
@cheesewizard3965
The song really does prove itself by rhyming βfireβ with βfireβ
@CalaisShore
me writing poetry for english:
@riley22105
o my heart does the same thing
@xs2196
GSPOT ROCKS THE GSPOT
@l3ashedfr3ak64
Lyrical genius
@townofclouds
How wise
@ajpdubz7049
I love his voice so much because it sounds neither female or male and it makes so much sense to me
@sodichlo
i know right?! i really want to have that type of voice.
@beelzemobabbity
I feel like the combination of his voice backed by the girls makes it even more androgynous. Their voices mix so well that they almost sound like the same person.
@ywybeet5535
deadass he got that good ol nonbinary sound