Come On In My Kitchen
Tim Lyrics
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Written by: Tim Lynch
In My Kitchen 2
I'm just making shit up
In my kitchen
I'm just making shit up
Interlude
The State
When the state start coming round
You can't keep a good man down
When the state start coming round
You can't keep a good man down
I'm on that shit again, where I need a friend
It's the weekend, so I begin, to stack some ends
It's safe to say, I got a lot of bad shit on my plate
And when the state start coming round
You can't keep a good man down
My woman got tears in her eyes from the pain
The kind of pain that don't go away
One baby and one on the way
We want to make it to them golden days yeah
But I don't know if I can change my ways yeah
Lost my job now its back to the struggle
The anxiety just like a muzzle
I want to drink, but I don't guzzle
So I smoke at least a dozen
And I call my cousin
In the studio doing what you wasn't
I got dues to pay, shit to say
I got a lot of shit on my plate
But when the state start coming round
You can't keep a good man down
When the state start coming round
You can't keep a good man down
The lyrics to Tim's song "Come On In My Kitchen" explore themes of personal struggles, resilience, and the impact of external forces on one's life. In the first section, "In My Kitchen 2," Tim expresses a sense of improvisation and creativity, metaphorically using his kitchen as a space to experiment and create something new. This can be seen as a reflection of his artistic process and his desire to break free from constraints.
The interlude section provides a brief moment of reflection and transition before diving into the main theme of the song, "The State." Here, Tim acknowledges the power and influence of external forces, specifically referring to "the state." The state can be interpreted both as a reference to the government or authority figures and as a representation of the challenges and obstacles that life presents.
Tim describes his personal struggle and the need for support from a friend during these tough times. He mentions the weekend as a time when he can distract himself from his difficulties by indulging in activities like stacking money. However, he also acknowledges the weight of his problems, alluding to having "a lot of bad shit on my plate." Despite his desire to overcome these challenges, he understands that when the state starts interfering or intruding on his life, it becomes even harder to keep pushing forward.
Tim also reveals the impact of his struggles on his relationships, particularly with his partner. He expresses empathy for her pain, possibly caused by financial stress or other hardships. With the mention of one baby and another on the way, he highlights the importance of creating a better future for his growing family. However, he questions his ability to change his ways and escape the cycle of struggle and anxiety.
In the end, Tim finds solace in his artistic pursuits. He mentions being in the studio, doing what others may not have expected him to do. Despite the dues he still has to pay and the weight of the world on his shoulders, he recognizes that he can't be kept down by the state's interference. The song captures the complex emotions and realities of navigating personal challenges while striving for a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just making shit up
I am being creative and improvising in my own space
In my kitchen
Within the confines of my personal domain
When the state start coming round
When the authorities or government officials begin to interfere
You can't keep a good man down
A resilient and strong individual cannot be defeated or oppressed
I'm on that shit again, where I need a friend
I find myself in a familiar troublesome situation where I require support
It's the weekend, so I begin, to stack some ends
Since it's the weekend, I start working and accumulating resources
It's safe to say, I got a lot of bad shit on my plate
It is evident that I have numerous difficult challenges to deal with
My woman got tears in her eyes from the pain
My partner is visibly upset and emotionally affected by the suffering
The kind of pain that don't go away
The enduring and persistent nature of the pain
One baby and one on the way
We already have one child and another is expected soon
We want to make it to them golden days yeah
We aspire to reach a period of happiness and prosperity
But I don't know if I can change my ways yeah
I am uncertain if I am capable of altering my behavior or habits
Lost my job now its back to the struggle
I am unemployed and back to facing hardship
The anxiety just like a muzzle
The anxiety I experience is suffocating and restraining
I want to drink, but I don't guzzle
I have the desire to drink, but I do not excessively indulge
So I smoke at least a dozen
Therefore, I consume a substantial amount of smoking material
And I call my cousin
I reach out to my cousin for support or companionship
In the studio doing what you wasn't
My cousin is in the recording studio doing something unconventional or unexpected
I got dues to pay, shit to say
I have obligations and responsibilities to fulfill, and important things to express
But when the state start coming round
However, when the authorities or government officials start interfering
You can't keep a good man down
I, as a resilient and strong individual, cannot be defeated or oppressed
When the state start coming round
When the authorities or government officials begin to interfere
You can't keep a good man down
A resilient and strong individual cannot be defeated or oppressed
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Written by: Tim Lynch
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mean jemima
This is gorgeous.
gayle g
Thank you so much! I appreciate the listen!