He’s still driving that 1970 hand-me-down truck
And he’s still wearing that red and black jersey
Waiting for the band to start up
He’s still showing up twenty late, finding hearts and rules …
You know I’m gonna hit it on the radio
You know I’m gonna put it on my video
I know you gon’ be turning up the volume
I know you wanna split me …
I’d rather go blind, blind, blind
Than to see you with her tonight
I’m done with your lies
But I can’t say goodbye
So, I’d rather go blind
[Verse 1]
See I remember, I remember that …
Gona open my heart, out of the scars and listen up
Gonna do what I’m told, go where im told and listen up
Take a shot in the rain, one for the …
[Hook]
She live in Fort Lauderdale and I’m closer to South Beach
I told her to come over, she said, “okay, don’t fall asleep”
She say she can be my housewife and keep …
I can see what the world has done to you.
I can feel the weight,
Feel the weight.1
I can see what this life has handed you.
I can feel the weight,
Feel the weight.2
This time, this time
Things’ll work out just fine.3
We won’t let you slip away.4
This time, this time
Things’ll work out just fine.
We won’t let you leave this way.5
If you want it, you can will it.
You can have it!6
I can put it right there in your hands!7
I can hear what the spirits are telling you.
I can clear the weight,
Clear the weight.
I can see all the wolves as they circle you.
I can crush the weight,
Crush the weight.8
This time, this time
Things’ll work out just fine.
We won’t let you slip away.
This time, this time
Things’ll work out just fine.
We won’t let you leave this way.
If you want it, you can will it.
You can have it!
I can put it right there in your hands!
This time, this time
Things’ll work out just fine.
We won’t let slip away.
This time, this time
Things’ll work out just fine.
We won’t let you leave this way.
If you want you want it, you can will it.
You can have it!
I’ll put it right there in your hands!9
Mastodon mourns the misfortune of a friend.
Mastodon believes that this friend received the “short end of the stick” in life.
When circumstances have been tough, people often reassure themselves by saying lines like this one: “Things’ll work out just fine.”
Mastodon pledges to support their friend.
The band members of Mastodon will do whatever it takes to protect their friend from further misfortune.
Mastodon holds a belief that determination can lead to better circumstances.
A supportive ally is a good tool for achieving one’s goals.
Mastodon promises to ward off the impending danger that is encroaching on their friend.
This song is about working together to take charge when faced with difficulties in life.
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Anonymous
haha just by seing the videoclip i thought motherload refers to ladies getting a fat ass after being mum.