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arlie Lyrics

Sixteen years looking up at the blackboard
For sixteen years, I've been staring at the blackboard not knowing how to read.

I got pills to make the hamster wheels turn faster
I take pills to make myself feel productive, even though I'm not in control.

But the monkey's in the driver's seat
Despite my attempts, my mind is running wild and controlling my actions.

And now I tear myself apart about everything I want
I am constantly criticizing myself for not achieving what I desire.

I miss my good old rockin' self esteem
I wish I had confidence in myself like I used to.

You can take out the wax and tie me to the mast
I am willing to do whatever it takes to hear the call of adventure.

I gotta hear the sirens scream
I long for excitement and adventure, even if it may be dangerous.

Don't listen to me
I am unreliable and may not make sense.

I just need a good night's sleep
My erratic behavior may be due to lack of rest.

And you keep me up all night
You are the reason I cannot get a good night's sleep.

Can't talk right
Being deprived of sleep is affecting my ability to communicate properly.

I'm fallin' in my clothes
I am tired and disoriented, causing me to stumble or trip.

And even though I'm feeling like death
Despite my exhaustion, I cannot afford to be upset because there is something I learned.

′Cause I finally know
I now have some understanding or insight.

You can document the teenage wildlife
You can observe and record the behavior of teenagers like animals in the wild.

Psychoanalyze the modern man
You can try to analyze the psychological state of contemporary humans.

You can classify 'em all by bloodtype
Even if you categorize people by their blood type, you will not truly understand them.

But you're never gonna understand
Despite all efforts to understand, there will always be a mystery to human behavior and emotions.

What a kind of old noir reaction
There is a particular type of reaction or behavior in response to the anonymity and chaos of youth.

To the anonymity of youth
The unpredictability and unknowns of being young contribute to this reaction or behavior.

Go to sleep before the main attraction
It is better to rest before experiencing something exciting or stimulating.

Downtown flats could never glow like you
The cityscape is not as beautiful or dazzling as you are.

I don't want to be an animal (Oh no)
I do not want to live a life devoid of meaning, void of humanity or dignity.

But you're making this hard for me
You are making it challenging for me to hold on to my humanity and integrity.

But you're drawing me close
Despite my reluctance, there is something about you that is attracting me closer to you.

Y'all finally know
I want to emphasize that I have gained new insight or understanding, and I want to share that with all of you.