I Might Never Get It Right
The New Orleans Bingo! Show Lyrics
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Watching wallflowers grow
Swinging to the music
Even though my feet are froze
On the heels of wild abandon
Lady Victory says goodnight
I might never get it .... right
And as I slip through shadows
on a machine of suicide
The faces on the sidewalks
They were dancing genocide
And they spit in my direction
As I went into a slide
I might never get it ... right
Some understanding
I feel so all alone
Need some understanding
I feel so all alone
I need some understanding
I feel so all alone
And the morning came in whispers
But I had no time to pose
While the prom queen in the alley
Washed the stains out of her clothes
And I guzzled my communion
In a search for inner life
But I threw it up ... twice
I might never get it ... right
The New Orleans Bingo! Show's "I Might Never Get It Right" is a poignant song that touches upon themes of loneliness, alienation, and the search for meaning in life. The song's opening lines suggest a sense of detachment from the world around the singer- they are sitting on the sidelines, watching wallflowers grow. Despite feeling frozen and disconnected, they are still drawn to the music and the momentum of life. The reference to Lady Victory bidding goodbye implies a sense of defeat and resignation- the singer may feel like they are always on the losing end of life. The repeated refrain of "I might never get it right" underscores a feeling of futility and uncertainty- the singer may feel like they are constantly struggling to find their place, and may never fully succeed.
The song takes a darker turn in the second verse, with references to suicide, genocide, and violence. The singer seems to feel like an outsider, as people spit in their direction and they slide into shadows. The search for understanding and connection is mirrored by the need for communion and inner life- the singer may be seeking something deeper and more meaningful than the superficiality of the world around them. However, even this search is fraught with difficulty- the singer throws up their communion, suggesting that they may be struggling with inner demons that are hard to overcome. Overall, the song paints a picture of someone who is trying to find their place in the world, but who is constantly struggling against loneliness, disconnection, and a sense of failure.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting on the sidelines
I feel like an outsider and that I'm not fully participating.
Watching wallflowers grow
I'm observing while others thrive.
Swinging to the music
I'm enjoying the beat and rhythm of the music.
Even though my feet are froze
Despite feeling stuck, I'm still trying to move to the music.
On the heels of wild abandon
I'm trying to let loose and be spontaneous.
Lady Victory says goodnight
My chance at success or winning may have passed me by.
I might never get it .... right
I may never succeed or find my way in life.
And as I slip through shadows
I'm moving around and feeling lost.
on a machine of suicide
I'm riding recklessly and don't care if I get hurt.
The faces on the sidewalks
I'm passing by people who don't care for me or my well-being.
They were dancing genocide
Their careless behavior will lead to destruction and harm.
And they spit in my direction
People are hostile towards me and it affects me.
As I went into a slide
I'm losing control of my life and emotions.
Some understanding
I need empathy and compassion from others.
I feel so all alone
I'm isolated and disconnected from others.
Need some understanding
I want people to understand and relate to me.
And the morning came in whispers
A new day has started silently and without fanfare.
But I had no time to pose
I had no time to relax or take a break from my busy schedule.
While the prom queen in the alley
Someone else who seems to have it all is nearby but not reching out to me.
Washed the stains out of her clothes
She's cleaning up her appearance but I feel like I can't keep up with her.
And I guzzled my communion
I tried to find solace or meaning in a substance but it didn't work out.
In a search for inner life
I'm looking for a deeper meaning in my existence.
But I threw it up ... twice
I was unable to find that purpose or meaning and it left me ill.
I might never get it ... right
I still might fail to find my path or purpose in life.
Contributed by Eli N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.