The Vines
The Vines Lyrics

I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad
The singer is not satisfied with their current state, but they are experiencing a positive feeling.

I got sunshine, in a bag
The singer is filled with positivity and happiness that they could carry with them.

I'm useless, but not for long
The singer recognizes their current lack of purpose, but they have hope that they will find a purpose soon.

The future is coming on
The artist is optimistic about what is to come and looks forward to it.

Finally someone let me out of my cage
The artist feels like they have been trapped or confined in some way, but they have been freed by someone.

Now, time for me is nothing cos I'm counting no age
The singer has a new sense of freedom and doesn't care about their age or time passing.

Now I couldn't be there
The singer was unable to be somewhere important in the past.

Now you shouldn't be scared
The artist wants to reassure someone that they don't need to be afraid.

I'm good at repairs
The artist is capable of fixing or improving things.

And I'm under each snare
The artist is entangled in various obstacles or problems.

Intangible
Something that cannot be touched or grasped physically.

Bet you didn't think so I command you to
The artist challenges the listener to believe something they may not have considered before.

Panoramic view
A wide and all-encompassing perspective.

Look I'll make it all manageable
The singer asserts that they can handle or fix any problem that may come their way.

Sit and lose
The singer encourages the listener to relax and let go of their fears or worries.

Pick and choose
The artist advises the listener to be discerning in their choices.

All you different crews
The artist acknowledges the various groups or cliques present.

Chicks and dudes
The singer addresses both genders.

Who you think tunes is really kickin'?
The singer asks which music the listener truly enjoys.

The essence the basics
The fundamental foundation or core of something.

Without it you make it
Without the basics, you cannot succeed.

Allow me to make this
The artist asks permission to explain something.

Childlike in nature
Innocent and pure in essence.

Rhythm
The beat or cadence of music.

You have it or you don't that's a fallacy
The singer refutes the idea that rhythm cannot be learned or developed.

I'm in them
The singer is fully immersed in the rhythm of the music.

Every sprouting tree
A metaphor for growth and development.

Every child apiece
Each individual is unique and valuable.

Every cloud you see
A metaphor for the transient nature of life's challenges and obstacles.

You see with your eyes
The singer acknowledges that everyone perceives the world through their own perspective.

I see destruction and demise
The singer sees the negative consequences of human action in the world.

Corruption in disguise
The artist believes that harmful actions or motives can be disguised as something positive or beneficial.

From this fuckin' enterprise
A reference to an oppressive or exploitative system or industry.

Now I'm sucking to your lies
The artist feels like they have been deceived or taken advantage of.

Through Russ, though not his muscles but the percussion he provides
A tribute to the drummer of The Roots, a band known for their exceptional percussion skills.

My future is coming on
The artist is confident and excited about their future.

Alright yeah...
A celebratory expression of positive feelings.