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Ticket
Twopointeight Lyrics
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Them times made me strong
I know and you know it too
That's why I ended up here with you
1995 and it all begun, a decade later
Ain't close to done
I know it and you know it too
That's why I ended up here with you
A man a ticket a cut to the top
No! It ain't me!
Got a promise at a punk rock show
Take me to the streets
All paved in gold.
Show me heaven? And I'll show you hell
'Cause we know it all too well
A deceiver with dreams for sale
All rise, buy, bow and hail
I know him, and you know him too
That's why I ended up here with you
It ain't no doubt, what I'm about
I'm checking in
You're checking out
A man a ticket a cut to the top
No! It ain't me!
See them come
See them go
10 years still stuggling on
1995 and it all begun
A deceiver with dreams for sale
All rise, buy, bow and hail
I'll take you to the streets
All paved in gold
The song "Ticket" by Twopointeight is an reflection on 10 years of struggle and hard work towards achieving one's dreams. The opening lines "10 years still struggling on, them times made me strong" demonstrate the perseverance and determination required to succeed in life. The lyrics recount how everything began in 1995, and even though a decade has passed the journey to success is far from over. The lyrics are a reminder that success is not a destination, but a continuous journey.
The song highlights the music industry and the reality behind the glitz and glamour of success. The lyrics "A man a ticket a cut to the top, No! It ain't me! Got a promise at a punk rock show, Take me to the streets, all paved in gold. Show me heaven? And I'll show you hell" refer to the false promises made to artists by industry executives to lure them into signing their contracts. The expression "a man a ticket a cut to the top" refers to the music industry's offer of a record label contract as the only way to achieve success. The song highlights the importance of staying true to oneself, even when faced with the temptations of success.
Line by Line Meaning
10 years still stuggling on
It has been a decade, but I still face challenges in my life.
Them times made me strong
All the tough experiences made me a stronger person.
I know and you know it too
It's a fact that both you and I are aware of.
That's why I ended up here with you
The shared knowledge and understanding brought us closer together.
1995 and it all begun, a decade later
It all started in 1995, and now ten years have passed.
Ain't close to done
I still have a long way to go.
A man a ticket a cut to the top
A man with a ticket has an opportunity to reach the top.
No! It ain't me!
I'm not that man with the ticket.
Got a promise at a punk rock show
I received a promise at a punk rock show.
Take me to the streets
Take me to the real world.
All paved in gold.
A place where everything is perfect and idealistic.
Show me heaven? And I'll show you hell
If you show me a perfect world, I'll show you its dark side.
'Cause we know it all too well
We are familiar with both the good and bad aspects of life.
A deceiver with dreams for sale
Someone who sells false dreams and illusions.
All rise, buy, bow and hail
People blindly follow and worship the deceiver.
I know him, and you know him too
We are both familiar with this deceiver.
It ain't no doubt, what I'm about
It's clear what I stand for.
I'm checking in
I'm fully committed to my mission.
You're checking out
You're not as committed as I am.
See them come
People come and go.
See them go
People leave, and it's okay.
I'll take you to the streets
I'll show you the harsh realities of life.
All paved in gold
Despite the difficulties, there's value and beauty in the world.
Contributed by Arianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.