It's on Senor... Go!
Rory Lyrics
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Another hit, and I swear it's the last time
This should keep me in the straight and narrow
I'm such a sucker for the capital
She told me once, and that's all it took
To make me realize I'm starting over
And a reason to come clean
I've got a caddy, and a pistol
That says the light is turning green
There's sand grains in my hair
And love is in the air
So keep the rag top down
Because the sun's about to flicker out
There's no way
This closet's keeping me in here
I've got to break away
This gun is all that I've ever known
They took my lover away
Now I have upped the stakes
This confession is my only sin
Captivated by the passing lights
Incriminated by my growing up
And out of status premonitio is of their ways
I hold this curse at my arm's length out
I've got every reason to
My gut says, "Listen Up"
The song "It's on Senor... Go!" by Rory is a haunting and contemplative piece about finding redemption and starting over. The singer seems to be reflecting on his past mistakes and vowing to turn over a new leaf. He expresses appreciation for someone who has given him wise advice and hints at a painful past filled with addiction and loss. The lyrics suggest that he is at a crossroads, torn between the familiarity of his former life and the promise of a better future. The lines "This gun is all that I've ever known / They took my lover away / Now I have upped the stakes / This confession is my only sin" speak of a man who has lost almost everything to violence and addiction and who is now trying to find his way back to the light.
The song is filled with evocative imagery, from sand in the singer's hair to passing lights on the highway. The chorus, with its defiant lyrics "There's no way / This closet's keeping me in here / I've got to break away", suggests that the singer is determined to make a fresh start, no matter how difficult it might be. Ultimately, the song is a powerful reflection on redemption, addiction, and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the darkest of circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Appreciated every word you said
I listened carefully to everything you said and valued it.
Another hit, and I swear it's the last time
I've messed up again and I really mean it when I say I won't do it again.
This should keep me in the straight and narrow
I'm hoping this will help me stay on the right path.
I'm such a sucker for the capital
I'm easily swayed by the allure of money and wealth.
She told me once, and that's all it took
One conversation with her was all it took to change my outlook on life.
To make me realize I'm starting over
She made me realize that I need to make a fresh start in life.
It takes a strong boy, a strong push
It takes a lot of strength to overcome difficult challenges in life.
And a reason to come clean
But having a reason to be honest and truthful can be a powerful motivator.
I've got a caddy, and a pistol
I have a nice car and a weapon - symbols of power and success.
That says the light is turning green
I'm ready to move forward and make changes in my life.
There's sand grains in my hair
I've been through a lot and it's left its marks on me.
And love is in the air
But despite everything, I still believe in love and its power to heal.
So keep the rag top down
I want to feel the wind in my hair and enjoy the ride.
Because the sun's about to flicker out
But I know that the good times won't last forever.
There's no way
I refuse to be held back or kept down any longer.
This closet's keeping me in here
I can't stay hidden or repressed, I need to be free.
I've got to break away
I need to break free from old patterns and habits.
This gun is all that I've ever known
But it's hard to let go of the only thing you've ever relied on for protection.
They took my lover away
I lost someone important to me and it's affected me deeply.
Now I have upped the stakes
But I'm ready to take bigger risks and make bigger changes.
This confession is my only sin
I feel guilty for admitting my mistakes and weaknesses, but it's necessary for growth and healing.
Captivated by the passing lights
I'm drawn to the excitement and glamour of city life.
Incriminated by my growing up
But I'm also starting to realize the harsh realities of the world.
And out of status premonitio is of their ways
I sense that some people around me are not to be trusted and have their own agendas.
I hold this curse at my arm's length out
I'm being cautious and keeping my guard up.
I've got every reason to
Because I've been burned before and I'm not going to let it happen again.
My gut says, "Listen Up"
My intuition is telling me to pay attention and be vigilant.
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