That Can’t Be Right Lyrics – Jesse Welles

That Can't Be Right Lyrics Meaning

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[Verse 1]
We both got some hard-knocks we might have earned
Some folks go to school
Others have to learn that most of life is wishing
Trying to get back to a memory of a memory
You never might've had

My heart's a locomotive
Runs on blackened coal
And cigarettes and coffee
I could never roll my own
I'm borrowing matches from the padre
Hearing church bells toll
Wondering what the hell's the difference
Between dying and getting old

This verse reflects on life's difficulties and how people either learn through formal education or through tough experiences. It highlights the idea that much of life involves yearning for past moments or memories that may not even be real. The speaker’s heart is likened to a train running on unhealthy habits, and they question the difference between simply aging and dying. The mention of borrowing matches from a priest and hearing church bells adds a sense of existential pondering.

[Chorus]
That can't be right
What year is it this year tonight?
If I die, I'll die of fright
That can't be right

The chorus captures the speaker's confusion about time and their own situation. They are overwhelmed and fearful, unable to make sense of their existence. The repetition of "That can't be right" reflects their disbelief and disorientation.

[Verse 2]
That acid flashback really
Really cracked my ice
Do the right drug once
You'll get to do it twice

And now I'm crowing about places
And things I've never been
You know I'm never gonna wh*re it out
And take that gig again

I believe the light is crackling
Round the edge of anesthesia
Lying on a table
With the whole world reaching in ya

Hope to Jesus Buddha Bob
That they washed their hands
There's no class action package
To break all my s*itty bands

This verse explores the impact of drug use, with the speaker reflecting on a vivid acid flashback. They discuss boasting about experiences they haven’t actually had and feeling vulnerable during medical procedures. The mention of hoping medical professionals are clean and the lack of an easy fix for their issues adds to the sense of personal struggle and disillusionment.

[Chorus]
That can't be right
What year is it this year tonight?
If I die, I'll die of fright
That can't be right

The chorus repeats the speaker's deep confusion and fear. They are still struggling to understand their own reality and the passage of time, with a strong sense of unease about their situation.

[Verse 3]
When I was younger
It confused me
Now I think I get it
My old man, he don't like pictures
Especially if he's in 'em

Time is not a mirror
It's some distorted view
Of the way you thought you was
And what you thought they thought of you
And all the trash that I tossed out

It weren't by no means good
But just 'cause someone tells ya
Don't really mean you should
My friends would try to cheer me on
The best they knew to do
But there's no rescuing a diver
With two cinder blocks for shoes

In this verse, the speaker reflects on their past confusion and their current understanding of it. They relate to their father's dislike of photos, suggesting it’s a discomfort with being seen. Time, they feel, distorts rather than reflects reality, based on perceptions and memories. They acknowledge that the past wasn’t perfect but recognize that not all advice is helpful. The comparison to a diver with cinder blocks emphasizes the feeling of being trapped despite their friends' support.

[Chorus]
That can't be right
What year is it this year tonight?
If I die, I'll die of fright
That can't be right

The chorus continues to express the speaker's confusion and fear. They are still struggling to make sense of their existence and the passage of time, with a sense of ongoing disbelief and anxiety.

[Verse 4]
I'm still agog with mortal dogs
And skills I don't possess
I'm a practitioner of practice
I'm-a giving it my best

I'm left and I'm still leaving
I got several miles to go
I ain't ready to do something
'Till there's something I'm ready for

There's a pillar in the desert
And it's all alit with flames
It's been burning there for eons
It's the end of all the days
We owe apologies
And ass-whoopings
It seems to even out
You can't never know you're happy
If you've never lived without

This verse conveys the speaker's ongoing struggle with their limitations and their efforts to improve themselves. They acknowledge their journey is ongoing and that they will only act when truly prepared. The burning pillar symbolizes an enduring, ultimate truth or reckoning. The verse suggests that experiencing hardship is necessary to truly appreciate happiness and that life's challenges and resolutions balance out over time.

[Chorus]
And that's alright
What year is it this year tonight?
If I die, I'll die of fright
That can't be right

That can't be right
What year is it this year tonight?
Four white horses toward the light
That can't be right

In this final chorus, the speaker shows a slight acceptance of their situation, though confusion and fear persist. They question the passage of time and their own reality, with the image of four white horses symbolizing the end or significant change. The repeated questioning underscores their unresolved uncertainty and disbelief.

That Can't Be Right Song Credits & Production Details

Song Title	That Can't Be Right
Singer(s)	Jesse Welles
Musician(s)	Jesse Welles
Lyricist(s)	Jesse Welles
Language	English

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