Champagne
Pushmethod Lyrics
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I am an alien, I'm all-American
I am a layman, I am sedition
I am infinite and I am this moment
People under the sickest hats
Chase the rats cool cool cats
In the city, walk the city
I got no dollars but I'm drunk every night despite the fact that I'm wrong
People only fly when they're constantly falling.
Don't cloak your eyes the light is blind in the shades you wear
If you've got soul go on and share it
Can you hear me?
I can feel you?
The only way to the sky is hitting the pavement with your dirty little secrets
Go on, shout it out
Then you can follow me falling constantly
I'm playing the game of pain
I'm writing my songs up on the train
Cause in my brain I just remain in the biblioteca
I love the taste of champagne
Sitting back on my jet plane
Cause yo, people only fly when they're constantly falling
The lyrics to Pushmethod's song Champagne have a distinctive existentialist tint, delving into the complexities of identity and the human experience. The opening lines, "I am a lamb and I am a lion/I am an alien, I'm all-American," speak to the paradoxical nature of human existence - just as we can embody seemingly opposing characteristics, we can also simultaneously feel like an outsider and a part of the culture we exist in. The lines "I am infinite and I am this moment" suggest that while we may feel limited by our physical bodies and temporal existence, we are also connected to something greater than ourselves, perhaps a universal consciousness or collective human experience.
The next verse, "People under the sickest hats/Chase the rats cool cool cats/In the city, walk the city/My kicks are crawling," paints a vivid portrait of urban life and the hustle to survive and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The lines "I got no dollars but I'm drunk every night despite the fact that I'm wrong/People only fly when they're constantly falling" can be interpreted as a commentary on the rat race - even if you're not "winning" according to societal standards, you can still find ways to enjoy life and take risks. The chorus, "Don't cloak your eyes the light is blind in the shades you wear/If you've got soul go on and share it/Can you hear me?/I can feel you?/The only way to the sky is hitting the pavement with your dirty little secrets/Go on, shout it out/Then you can follow me falling constantly" encourages listeners to be true to themselves and express their individual experiences and emotions, even if it means exposing their vulnerabilities.
Overall, "Champagne" presents a poignant and thought-provoking commentary on the human condition and the struggle to find meaning and authenticity in a world that can be both confining and liberating.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a lamb and I am a lion
I possess qualities of both a gentle and fierce being
I am an alien, I'm all-American
I am unique and different in comparison to others, yet still fit in and embrace American culture
I am a layman, I am sedition
I am an ordinary person who also challenges societal norms and beliefs
I am infinite and I am this moment
I am both limitless and present in the current moment
People under the sickest hats
Individuals who are wearing the most fashionable accessories
Chase the rats cool cool cats
These trendy individuals pursue the less fortunate and less cool individuals
In the city, walk the city
Navigating through the urban landscape
My kicks are crawling
Despite having stylish shoes, I struggle to make progress
I got no dollars but I'm drunk every night despite the fact that I'm wrong
I lack money, but still indulge in vice despite knowing it's not the right thing to do
People only fly when they're constantly falling.
Success often involves numerous failures and one must continue trying to achieve greatness
Don't cloak your eyes the light is blind in the shades you wear
Do not hide from the truth, as it can be distorted by the lenses you view it through
If you've got soul go on and share it
If you have a unique or valuable quality, don't be afraid to express it to others
Can you hear me?
Asking if the message is being received
I can feel you?
Acknowledging that someone else is also communicating their emotions or ideas
The only way to the sky is hitting the pavement with your dirty little secrets
To achieve great success, one must first face the challenges and flaws within themselves and their past
Go on, shout it out
Encouraging someone to verbally express what is on their mind
Then you can follow me falling constantly
If you are willing to take risks and keep pushing forward, you can be on the same path to success as me
I'm playing the game of pain
Actively dealing with hardship and obstacles in life
I'm writing my songs up on the train
Putting in work and effort to create something meaningful, even in the midst of a busy lifestyle
Cause in my brain I just remain in the biblioteca
Despite the external distractions, my mind is constantly focused on learning and knowledge
I love the taste of champagne
I appreciate and enjoy the finer things in life
Sitting back on my jet plane
Relaxing and enjoying the fruits of my labor
Cause yo, people only fly when they're constantly falling
Success often comes from enduring failures and never giving up
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