Chrono Trigger
Tommy Richman Lyrics
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Don′t know what to feel, yeah, I thought you was
Don't know what you′re drinking
Lonely ways of dealing with a simple drug
Don't know if you like me
I don't know
Don′t know what you came for
The only ways you fight me
Used to ways you pray for
I kinda wanna pick up on a couple things
"I don′t wanna know," said my pinky ring ring
I can I keep the things keep the things from the store
All these wondering people think the fucking floorboard
Don't know if you like me
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna
I wanna, I wanna know, know
Is this just like yesterday? You kissed me through the phone
Is this just like anything? ′Cause I wanna be known
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna
I wanna, I wanna know, know
Mango cans drinking them 'cause three dollars rude
I was so dumb, shit all in my basement
Didn′t know what to do, so I just jumped up in the matrix
Going out tonight, we going out tonight
Why'd you sell yourself so short tonight?
The opening lines of the song "Chrono Trigger" by Tommy Richman captures the feeling of uncertainty and confusion. The singer is caught up in his bedroom and doesn't know what to feel or think. The lines "Don't know if you like me/I don't know" suggests that the singer is unsure of the other person's feelings towards him. This uncertainty is reinforced in the following lines "Don′t know what you came for/The only ways you fight me/Cannonball/Used to ways you pray for." It appears that the singer is trying to make sense of the actions of the other person. He doesn't understand why they seem to be fighting him and why they used to pray for something.
In the second verse, the singer starts to express his desires and wants. He wants to keep certain things to himself, but he is aware that people are wondering about him. The lines "All these wondering people think the fucking floorboard" suggest that people are curious about the singer's life and are trying to make sense of it. The chorus repeats the desire of the singer to know the truth about the other person's feelings. He wants to know if they like him and if they feel the way they did when they first kissed him over the phone. The lines "Mango cans drinking them 'cause three dollars rude" seems to be a non-sequitur and may suggest that the singer is distracted by trivial things.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught up in my bedroom
Feeling trapped in my own thoughts and unsure of what to do.
Don′t know what to feel, yeah, I thought you was
Uncertain of my emotions and questioning if I really know who you are.
Don't know what you′re drinking
Unsure of what substance you are consuming.
Lonely ways of dealing with a simple drug
Using drugs as a means of coping with loneliness and resorting to them despite their negative effects.
Don't know if you like me
Uncertain of your feelings towards me.
I don't know
Expressing continued uncertainty and confusion.
Don′t know what you came for
Unsure of your intentions or motivations.
The only ways you fight me
Your only method of interaction with me is through conflict.
Cannonball
Using all your energy to recklessly jump into situations without thinking.
Used to ways you pray for
Resorting to prayer or other coping mechanisms to deal with difficult situations.
I kinda wanna pick up on a couple things
Feeling curious and wanting to explore different topics or ideas.
"I don′t wanna know," said my pinky ring ring
Rejecting the idea of knowing or acknowledging certain information or truths.
I can I keep the things keep the things from the store
Wanting to hold onto material possessions or purchased items.
All these wondering people think the fucking floorboard
Being paranoid and thinking that others are aware of my secrets or hidden items.
Is this just like yesterday? You kissed me through the phone
Wondering if current situations or experiences are similar to past ones.
Is this just like anything? ′Cause I wanna be known
Desiring clarity and understanding in my life, regardless of any discomfort or negativity.
Mango cans drinking them 'cause three dollars rude
Choosing cheap, unhealthy drinks as a way to cope with difficult circumstances or emotions.
I was so dumb, shit all in my basement
Feeling regretful and foolish about past behaviors, which are still influencing my current state of mind.
Didn′t know what to do, so I just jumped up in the matrix
Feeling lost or hopeless, and turning to escapist behaviors or thought patterns.
Going out tonight, we going out tonight
Anticipating a social event or experience.
Why'd you sell yourself so short tonight?
Questioning why someone would undermine themselves or their abilities in a situation.
Writer(s): Pablo Camacaro, Tommy Richman
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.