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Pavement [1992 - Slanted And Enchanted] Lyrics

I was dressed for success
I dressed up well, with hopes of success.

But success it never comes
Unfortunately, success never arrived as I had hoped.

And I'm the only one who laughs
I'm the only one who finds your jokes funny.

At your jokes when they are so bad
Your jokes are bad, but I still laugh at them.

And your jokes are always bad
Your jokes are consistently poor in quality.

But they're not as bad as this.
Despite your bad jokes, this situation is even worse.

Come join us in a prayer
Join us in asking for help or guidance.

We'll be waiting, waiting where
We will be waiting in a specific location.

Everything's ending here.
This is where everything comes to an end.

And all the sterile striking it
The striking or impressive things are all lifeless and meaningless now.

Defends and empty deck you cast away
You have neglected something that could have been useful or important.

As rain up on your forehead
Like rain on your face, you are stuck and feeling downcast.

Where the mist's for hire if it's
The mist or fog is available to hire or use for a cost, especially when things are too clear.

Just too clear.
When things are too obvious or easy, the mist can help add some mystery or complexity.

Let's spend our last
We should spend our remaining time or resources.

1/4 stance randomly
We should use our remaining time in any way we choose, without a specific plan or direction.

Go down to the outlet once again.
Visit a particular outlet or location again, as if it might bring some change or relief.

Painted portrait of minion's slaves
A depiction of subservient or obedient followers, like minions or slaves.

Crotch mavens and one night plays
Sexually provocative or promiscuous people, and brief or meaningless experiences.

Are they the only ones who laugh?
Do these types of people find your bad jokes the only funny ones?

And all the Spanish candles
All the unsold candles have been taken away, perhaps as a metaphor for a loss of culture or tradition.

Unsold have gone away to this
No one wanted these candles, which seem to represent something valuable or beautiful.

And a "run-on piece of mount on"
An object or idea that goes on and on without clear meaning or purpose.

Trembles, shivers runs down the freeway
The road ahead is uncertain or frightening, with obstacles or challenges to overcome.

I guess she spent her last quarter
She used up her last bit of energy, money, or time.

Randomly
Without a pattern or plan.

I guess it's the best I'll ever do
This may be the best outcome or accomplishment I can hope for.

This song may be ending, but
This song is almost over, but...

That doesn't mean it's over yet.
Just because one thing is ending, there may still be more to come or hope for in the future.