She Has Funny Cars
The Second Coming Lyrics


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Every day I try so hard to know your mind
And find out what's inside you
Time goes on and I don't know just who you are
Or how I'm going to find you

You can do whatever you please
The world's waiting to be seized
You can collect all neglect
Or all the self-respect you need, what you need

And I know... and I know... and I know

Your mind's guaranteed
It's all you'll ever need
So what do you want with me?

We live but once
But good things can be found around
In spite of all the sorrow

If you see black
You can't look back
You can't look front
You cannot face tomorrow

Some have it nice
Fat and round, flash, paradise
They're very wise to their disguise
Trying to revolutionize tomorrow

And I know... and I know... and I know

Your mind's guaranteed




It's all you'll ever need
So what do you want with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Second Coming's song, "She Has Funny Cars," are an intriguing mix of cryptic and straightforward. The verse seems to be about trying to understand and connect with someone else but failing. The singer seems to be trying hard to know "your mind" and "find out what's inside you," but even after time goes by, they still don't feel like they really know the person or how to find them. This sense of disconnection is emphasized by the repetition of "and I know" throughout the song, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves of something they're not entirely sure of.


The chorus changes focus from the relationship to a more general commentary on life. The singer addresses an unnamed "you" directly, saying "you can do whatever you please" and that "the world's waiting to be seized." However, the singer seems to be more resigned than excited about this possibility, asking, "so what do you want with me?" The final verse paints a picture of a world divided between those who have everything and those who don't, with the former group "trying to revolutionize tomorrow." The song ends on a slightly ominous note, with the lines "if you see black / you can't look back / you can't look front / you cannot face tomorrow," suggesting that there's no way to escape the darkness.


Overall, the lyrics to "She Has Funny Cars" are a mix of existential questioning and social commentary, with a focus on the difficulty of understanding others and finding meaning in life. The repetitions of "and I know" suggest a struggle with certainty and a desire for understanding that might always be out of reach.


Line by Line Meaning

Every day I try so hard to know your mind
I constantly work hard to understand what's going on inside your head


And find out what's inside you
My goal is to comprehend who you are and what's important to you


Time goes on and I don't know just who you are
As time passes, I still can't figure out your true identity.


Or how I'm going to find you
It's unclear how I'll ever truly discover what makes you, well, you.


You can do whatever you please
You've got free will, so you can make your own choices without restrictions.


The world's waiting to be seized
The globe is wide open with opportunities just waiting to be taken advantage of.


You can collect all neglect
You could accumulate all the ignorance and disregard in the world


Or all the self-respect you need, what you need
Or grab all the self-esteem you require in order to flourish in life.


And I know... and I know... and I know
I'm confident, assured, and positive about what I'm about to say next


Your mind's guaranteed
Your intellectual ability is ensured


It's all you'll ever need
It's substantial enough to carry you through your life's journey.


So what do you want with me?
What role do you think I should fill in relation to you, given that you're completely self-reliant?


We live but once
We have only one life to live


But good things can be found around
Even though life is brief, good things can be discovered along the way.


In spite of all the sorrow
Even with all the hardships and difficulties I've experienced


If you see black
If you're feeling down and having a difficult time


You can't look back
You shouldn't dwell in the past


You can't look front
You shouldn't fret about the future


You cannot face tomorrow
It's impossible to deal with the future when your only focus is on yesterday or today.


Some have it nice
Some people are blessed with a charmed, stress-free life.


Fat and round, flash, paradise
Quite simply, they have wealth and live in luxury.


They're very wise to their disguise
They're smart enough to put on a facade that makes you think they're content with their lives.


Trying to revolutionize tomorrow
They are still searching for a way to create a better future for themselves.




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