Laundromat
sorrymom Lyrics
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Raise a glass, its me and Johnny Cash once again
Record plays and I think that the ceiling's moving
Sitting up laying down I think I've had enough
Times up. Where will you take me
Bottoms up for this this life that I can't
Fortunes they seem to escape me
I'm tumbling in a laundromat (Laundromat)
Greetings from this car that just won't start (From this car that just won't start)
And I'm stuck here in this empty parking lot (In this empty parking lot)
And I drive round and round but still I'm searching
The trouble is I don't, I don't know where to go
Times up. Where will you take me
Bottoms up for this this life that I can't
Fortunes they seem to escape me
I'm tumbling in a (Laundromat)
Times up oh where will you take me
Bottoms up for this this life that I can't
Fortunes they seem to escape me
I'm tumbling in a laundromat (Laundromat)
Laundromat (Laundromat)
Times up oh where will you take me
Bottoms up for this this life that I can
Fortunes they seem to escape me
I'm tumbling in a
Laundromat (Laundromat)
Laundromat (Laundromat)
Laundromat
The lyrics to sorrymom's song Laundromat paint a vivid picture of someone who is struggling to find direction in life. The singer is a regular at the local liquor store and raises a glass to Johnny Cash, indicating that they may be struggling with alcohol addiction. The record playing in the background makes the singer feel like the ceiling is moving, emphasizing the feeling of disorientation and confusion. The singer admits to having had enough but doesn't know where to go.
The title itself, Laundromat, is a metaphor for the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of frustration and uncertainty - much like a washing machine goes through a cycle of washing and rinsing, and yet the clothes remain unclean. The repeated use of the phrase "times up" adds urgency to the singer's plea for guidance, and the repeated line "bottoms up" emphasizes the grim acceptance of their situation. The "fortunes" that seem to escape the singer suggest a feeling of helplessness and a sense that positive outcomes are out of reach.
Overall, sorrymom's Laundromat is a poignant reminder of the struggles that many people face in the search for purpose and direction. The lyrics touch on themes of addiction, uncertainty, and the search for meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Good pals with the liquor store off Main
I am very familiar with the liquor store located on Main street and am on good terms with the people who work there.
Raise a glass, its me and Johnny Cash once again
I am drinking and listening to music with my friend Johnny Cash, as we often do.
Record plays and I think that the ceiling's moving
I am drunk enough that the room appears to be spinning.
Sitting up laying down I think I've had enough
I am unsure of my current position due to my level of intoxication and feel that I may have consumed too much alcohol.
Times up. Where will you take me
I have reached a point where I must make a decision about my next move or destination.
Bottoms up for this this life that I can't
I will continue to drink to numb the pain of a life I am unable to control or change.
Fortunes they seem to escape me
I feel as though I am unable to catch a break or experience any form of good luck.
I'm tumbling in a laundromat (Laundromat)
I feel like I am spinning out of control, like clothes tumbling around in a washing machine at a laundromat.
Greetings from this car that just won't start (From this car that just won't start)
I am sending a message from the car that I am currently unable to start or leave from.
And I'm stuck here in this empty parking lot (In this empty parking lot)
I feel trapped and alone in a desolate and abandoned parking lot.
And I drive round and round but still I'm searching
I am aimlessly driving around hoping to find some sort of direction or purpose.
The trouble is I don't, I don't know where to go
I am lost and unable to determine a clear path or destination for myself.
Times up oh where will you take me
Once again, I am faced with a decision about where to go or what to do next.
Bottoms up for this this life that I can't
I continue to drink excessively to numb the pain of an unfulfilling and unsatisfactory life.
Fortunes they seem to escape me
Despite my efforts, I am unable to experience any form of good luck or success.
I'm tumbling in a laundromat (Laundromat)
I feel like I am trapped in a cycle of uncertainty and chaos, like clothes tumbling around in a washing machine at a laundromat.
Laundromat (Laundromat)
The repetition of this word emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in a cycle.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Daniel Burt, Morgan Fish, Shane Wegner, Spencer Felix
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