Who Are Your Friends Gonna Be?
Ramshackle Glory Lyrics

I woke up cold so cold that I could barely breathe.
The singer woke up feeling extremely uncomfortable and has trouble breathing due to the cold environment.

I woke up alone so alone that I could barely see.
The singer woke up feeling extremely lonely and disconnected from the world.

Woke up in my room in a room that never feels like it's mine.
The singer's living environment doesn't provide comfort or a sense of belonging.

My neighbors don't look they pretend not to see while I scream at the sun begging it not to shine.
The artist feels ignored and alone, despite their attempts to express themselves and find meaning in life.

I walk down the street and smile at passersby.
The artist attempts to connect with strangers through friendly gestures.

I give beggars change and keep walking on by.
The singer feels empathy and tries to help those in need, but ultimately continues on their own path.

I try to be nice as much as I can,
The singer makes an effort to be kind to others and do what they can to make a positive impact.

But the people who know the ones who know me they'll you about the man that I really am.
The artist acknowledges that their outward actions and demeanor may not reflect their true character to those who know them closely.

They'll you about the kind of man that I am,
The artist suspects others may have a negative perception of them based on their reputation or known behavior.

They'll tell you about the man that I really am.
The artist feels misunderstood and wants others to see the true version of themselves.

I have a mask but my mask it's not going to save me today,
The singer habitually presents a false persona to the world, but recognizes that it won't protect them in a dangerous situation.

From a beard full of mace and pepper spray,
The artist anticipates being harmed by a defensive weapon.

And our shields just broke, yeah our shields are broken lying down on the street.
The singer and their allies have lost their defense and are now vulnerable and helpless after being subjected to violence.

When the cops move in who are your friends going to be?
The singer questions who will support them and stand by their side in times of crisis, particularly when authority figures become involved.

Who the fuck do you think that your friends are going to be?
The singer expresses a sense of disbelief and skepticism regarding their prospects of receiving support from others.

Lord only knows only knows how short this life will be,
The artist acknowledges the brevity and uncertainty of life.

What I don't know is if that's going to be short enough for me,
The artist expresses a desire for their hardships and struggles to come to an end.

Because I feel asleep cold feel asleep so cold that I could barely breathe.
The singer's discomfort and disconnection extends to their sleep, which provides little relief from their troubles.

I lay down alone so alone that I could barely see.
The singer's loneliness persists even in moments of rest.

When the cops move in who are my friends going to be?
The artist repeats their earlier sentiment, emphasizing their concern about finding support in times of crisis.

Fell asleep so alone that I could barely see.
The artist reiterates that their loneliness and feelings of isolation are ongoing and pervasive, even in their dreams.