Peanuts
Spoonboy Lyrics
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Saying "it's the principal that stands,"
As we drove across what seemed like an ocean then.
And it was overdue when you told me at a truck stop off in nowhere
How you struggle with your past.
I know you do.
And I remember you told me how you thought one's father defines one's country,
And you can switch the parts up all you like,
But what you were talking about was justice.
And I remember you said you fight where you stand.
You said "it's all or nothing, kid. if it's in your backyard, it's in your courthouse,"
And you said "it's all or nothing, kid. you can't have the half without the whole.
And if you never dream of something bigger, you'll never get out from where you are."
And I remember you said you fight where you stand.
The lyrics of Spoonboy's song Peanuts are full of powerful imagery and emotional depth. At its core, the song speaks to the struggle for justice and the idea that everyone has a responsibility to fight for what they believe in, no matter where they are or what their past might be.
The first verse of the song recalls a specific moment from the past - when the singer and someone they knew were driving across a highway and throwing peanuts at a car. The lyrics suggest that this act was a symbolic gesture, a way of standing up for what they believed in, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. From there, the song pivots into a conversation about identity, specifically the idea that one's family and background shape who they are and how they relate to the world. Ultimately, though, the focus remains on fighting for what's right, even if it means standing alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember you throwing peanuts at some car off across the highway
I recall the time when you were throwing peanuts at a car on the other side of the highway.
Saying 'it's the principal that stands,'
You said, 'it's the principle that matters.'
As we drove across what seemed like an ocean then.
While we were driving, it felt like we were crossing an ocean.
And it was overdue when you told me at a truck stop off in nowhere
You told me at a random truck stop about something that you should have told me a long time ago.
How you struggle with your past.
You revealed that you have difficulty dealing with your past.
I know you do.
I am aware of your struggle.
And I remember you told me how you thought one's father defines one's country,
You shared your belief that a person's father determines their nationality.
And 'what if it was true, what they say about how your mother defines your home?'
You wondered if the idea that a person's mother shapes their homeland could also be true.
And you can switch the parts up all you like,
You acknowledged that the roles could be reversed without changing the essence of the belief.
But what you were talking about was justice.
You were discussing the concept of justice.
And I remember you said you fight where you stand.
You proclaimed that you fight for justice wherever you find yourself.
You said 'it's all or nothing, kid. if it's in your backyard, it's in your courthouse,'
You expressed that if an issue affects you personally, you must take action and fight for justice.
And you said 'it's all or nothing, kid. you can't have the half without the whole.
You emphasized that one cannot have a partial victory; justice must be whole.
And if you never dream of something bigger, you'll never get out from where you are.'
You warned that failing to aspire to achieve greater goals would prevent progress.
And I remember you said you fight where you stand.
You reiterated your commitment to fighting for justice wherever you find yourself.
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.