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June 4th
The Dopamines Lyrics
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"I heard the news."
"you'll be on your feet soon."
This is not a layoff, it's a scratch off
It's a jackpot, it's a furlough.
A royal flush that clogged the drain of my inevitable change.
Passing you, pass it on,
Pass it back.
You gotta watch it fall,
Cause we've been long gone.
[x2]
My alarm clock's been unplugged since November.
Been broke since December.
But I'll be happy come January.
Not unlike an adolescent strung
Out on daylight fighting the sunset.
This time we'll play through the night,
Well I've got no curfew this time.
Passing on, passing through,
Passing you, pass it on,
Pass it back.
You gotta watch it fall,
Cause we've been long gone.
[x2]
My life's not in a bank
Gaining interest, losing interest.
It's in this van, in this can,
On your finger. Set the rest on fire.
[x2]
Passing on, passing through,
Passing you, pass it on,
Pass it back.
You gotta watch it fall,
Cause we've been long gone.
Not a layoff, a scratch off,
A jackpot, a furlough.
A brazen vacation.
Put that in your 401K.
The Dopamines's song "June 4th" is a melodic punk rock reflection on life's twists and turns. The opening lines "so sorry about your loss" are typically used to offer condolences to loved ones, but here the singer sounds like he is talking to himself. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to adjust to a new reality, making sense of unexpected changes and losses. The line "It's a jackpot, it's a furlough" highlights the paradox of how something that could be perceived as positive can still leave one feeling lost and uncertain. The singer is struggling to find meaning in a world where everything seems to be slipping beyond his control.
The chorus "Passing on, passing through, Passing you, pass it on, Pass it back. You gotta watch it fall, Cause we've been long gone" seems to be urging the listener to let go of regrets and move on from past mistakes. It's a reminder that nothing is permanent, and we should seize the moment to make the most of our lives. The line "My alarm clock's been unplugged since November. Been broke since December. But I'll be happy come January" suggests that the singer is taking things one day at a time and is hopeful for the future. The final lines "Not a layoff, a scratch off, A jackpot, a furlough. A brazen vacation. Put that in your 401K" encourage listeners to see every challenge as an opportunity to grow and learn. Finding value in the struggle can help shape one's perspective and contribute to a more fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
so sorry about your loss.
Expressing condolences for someone's loss.
I heard the news.
Acknowledging awareness of recent events.
you'll be on your feet soon.
Offering reassurance for recovery.
This is not a layoff, it's a scratch off
Describing a situation as unpredictable, like a lottery ticket.
It's a jackpot, it's a furlough.
Elaborating on the volatile nature of the situation.
A royal flush that clogged the drain of my inevitable change.
Metaphorically connecting a sudden stroke of luck with a setback to personal growth.
Passing on, passing through,
Acknowledging transitions and change.
Passing you, pass it on,
Encouraging the continuation of the cycle of change.
Pass it back.
Emphasizing the cyclical nature of change.
You gotta watch it fall,
Advising caution despite inevitability.
Cause we've been long gone.
Reflecting on the passage of time, suggesting detachment from the outcome.
My alarm clock's been unplugged since November.
Commenting on the lack of structure in life.
Been broke since December.
Referencing financial hardship.
But I'll be happy come January.
Looking forward to a brighter future.
Not unlike an adolescent strung
Comparing oneself to a teenager struggling with growth and change.
Out on daylight fighting the sunset.
Metaphorically describing the desire to resist change and prolong a moment.
This time we'll play through the night,
Expressing a commitment to perseverance and resilience.
Well I've got no curfew this time.
Implying freedom from constraints that have previously hindered progress.
My life's not in a bank
Comparing personal worth to financial status.
Gaining interest, losing interest.
Commenting on the cyclical and often unpredictable nature of finance.
It's in this van, in this can,
Reframing the concept of possessions and material goods.
On your finger. Set the rest on fire.
Suggesting the importance of personal relationships over material status, encouraging letting go of extraneous possessions.
A brazen vacation.
Positively describing the opportunity for rest.
Put that in your 401K.
A tongue-in-cheek reference to the idea that the experience of the vacation is more valuable than a monetary investment.
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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