Not to be confused with Canadian rock and roll pioneer Ronnie Hawkins
Motel 30
Ron Hawkins Lyrics
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And he burns like a stopwatch on fire
The fuse is short, the countdown's on
And he'll pick up all the pieces after she's gone
He'll pick up all the pieces after she's gone
When she's gone
You're gonna drink like a wasted frat
You made your bed now you're lying alone
And you'll pick up all the pieces after she's gone long gone
Motel 30 is a desperate shout
And if you check in then you'll never check out
You feel like a hound, you look like a pup
And if you let it get you down then you'll never get up
Get you down
Down, down when the pity's on
Some kind of new-age Ponce de Leon
You're drinking fear from a wooden cup
And if you let it get you down then you'll never get up
Paranoid null and void beaten down
Tired of having you around
I know you I can't believe it's true
So, hand me down my walking cane
Don't wanna hear you spout that bullshit again
If it's too old baby, you're too loud
And you'll feel more lonely out in the crowd
You'll feel more lonely out in the crowd
In the crowd
You've gotta get with the party plan
Or better move your ass old man
Live your life and live it loud
Or you'll feel more lonely out in the crowd
You'll feel more lonely out in the crowd
The song "Motel 30" by Ron Hawkins is a striking narrative about a man whose desires are like a grenade, ready to explode anytime. He knows that he is burning like a stopwatch on fire, and the fuse is short, and the countdown is on. However, he also knows that he will pick up all the pieces after she's gone; he will drink like a wasted frat and kick his feet like a spoiled brat. He's made his bed, and now he's lying alone, and he feels hollow and alone. The constant struggle between his desires and loneliness makes him feel like he's trapped in "Motel 30," and checking in means never checking out.
The song portrays a man struggling with paranoia, uncertainty, and feelings of isolation. He's tired of having someone who makes him feel uneasy around, and he can't trust the person he's dealing with. He believes that he knows the truth, but he's still in denial, unable to accept the proposed reality. However, he doesn't want to hear the person spout that bullshit again and instead wants to move forward in life and live it out loud.
Overall, the lyrics of "Motel 30" describe a man's constant struggle with his desires, loneliness, and the need to move on in life. The song sheds light on the human condition, where people often get trapped in their personal struggles, and it becomes challenging to move forward in life.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a grenade under his desire
He is consumed by a dangerous desire that could explode at any moment
And he burns like a stopwatch on fire
He is on the brink of self-destruction and cannot stop the burning desire inside him
The fuse is short, the countdown's on
He is running out of time to deal with his destructive desire
And he'll pick up all the pieces after she's gone
He will have to cope with the aftermath of his actions when she leaves him
When she's gone
After she leaves him
You're gonna drink like a wasted frat
You will drink excessively to cope with the pain
And kick your feet like a spoiled brat
You will act childishly and erratically
You made your bed now you're lying alone
You brought this situation on yourself and now you have to deal with the consequences
And you'll pick up all the pieces after she's gone long gone
You will have to clean up the mess left behind after she has been gone for a while
Motel 30 is a desperate shout
The Motel 30 is a last resort for desperate people
And if you check in then you'll never check out
Once you enter the Motel 30, you will never leave
You feel like a hound, you look like a pup
You feel insignificant and powerless
And if you let it get you down then you'll never get up
If you let the situation depress you, you will never recover
Down, down when the pity's on
Feeling down and sorry for oneself
Some kind of new-age Ponce de Leon
Searching for something that does not exist
You're drinking fear from a wooden cup
You are feeding your fear with irrational thoughts
Paranoid null and void beaten down
Feeling numb and defeated by paranoia
Tired of having you around
Tired of your negative attitude and presence
I know you I can't believe it's true
I am familiar with your behavior, but cannot believe how bad it has become
So, hand me down my walking cane
I am ready to walk away from this situation
Don't wanna hear you spout that bullshit again
I do not want to listen to your excuses anymore
If it's too old baby, you're too loud
If your behavior is outdated, it is also too loud and disruptive
And you'll feel more lonely out in the crowd
You will feel even more alone when surrounded by others
You've gotta get with the party plan
You need to start enjoying the good things in life
Or better move your ass old man
Or you will miss out on all the fun
Live your life and live it loud
Start living life to the fullest and be bold
Or you'll feel more lonely out in the crowd
Otherwise, you will remain lonely even when surrounded by others
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