What They Say
Redd Kross Lyrics

He had no shoulders so he could not shrug
He was unequipped to deal with difficult situations and lacked the ability to simply move on.

And so he didn't say a thing at all
He chose to remain silent, perhaps out of fear or uncertainty about how to speak up.

He sat at home watching stupid t.v.
He was idle and wasting his time, filling his mind with mindless entertainment.

Yeah he was waiting for his god to call
He was stuck in a state of limbo, hoping for some external force to guide him or give him direction.

And he knew that the day would come
He was aware that eventually things would come to a head and he would have to confront the reality of his situation.

When the sun would cease to shine
When things would become dark and difficult, perhaps beyond his ability to control or manage.

His lust for life and his lease on boredom
His desire for excitement and novelty was tempered by his tendency to be uninterested in life and its possibilities.

Would come unto untimely demise
His inability to balance these two competing impulses would lead to negative consequences that could have been avoided with greater insight and foresight.

Absolute zero and it got so cold
His situation and mental state had become completely bleak and devoid of warmth or solace.

That he didn't ever want to let go
The situation was so overwhelming that he found it difficult to move on or make changes to improve his life.

"Find away" she said, and she made him be bold
Someone in his life (perhaps a romantic partner) encouraged him to take risks and seek out new possibilities despite his fear or hesitation.

As she took him to her warmth below
This person provided comfort and support, helping him to feel safe and cared for despite his struggles.

How they think is what they say
People reveal their true selves and beliefs through their words and actions.

And they don't say a thing at all
Even when people are quiet, they are conveying something through their body language, facial expressions, and behaviors.

Who they are is what they pick
People reveal their true selves and habits through their unguarded moments and seemingly small choices.

From their nose, like a waterfall
People reveal their innermost impulses and tendencies through seemingly insignificant actions, like picking their nose.

A nose is for snot, and baby it's not
A nose has a specific function, and using it for other purposes (like snorting drugs) is potentially harmful and foolish.

For a straw or a dollar bill
Using one's nose to inhale substances like cocaine or heroin is dangerous and irresponsible.

And if you don't pick your nose
People have natural tendencies and impulses, and denying them can be futile or even harmful.

Then maybe, baby someone else will
Others may take advantage of one's hesitation or reluctance to act on their natural impulses or desires.

I can't see past my nose
Being overly focused on one's own desires or impulses can lead to missing important details or opportunities in life.

When I stand in front of a wall
Challenges or obstacles can seem insurmountable if one is not able to see beyond their own perspective or outlook.

Rub-a-dub-dub dirty boys in a tub
People can be foolish or immature in their behavior, even when they are adults.

And I know it all
Even when people are foolish or immature, they may still act with the confidence or certainty that comes from being convinced they know everything there is to know.

Not a lot to say
In some situations, there may not be much that needs to be said or communicated.

Ain't got much to ...
When one doesn't have much to say, they may struggle to express themselves or connect with others in meaningful ways.