Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Instead’ by Abandon Jalopy. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Abandon Jalopy or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
Instead of stepping outside to get out of hazy
Instead of beating up brains, train to be lazy
Instead of two lovers cranking out babies
Instead of making a deal just where the roads cross
Big mama’s life is lightning fast
And I missing all the things that she said
I closed my eyes and bowed my head
Instead of having sure things just turn maybe
Instead of going to work, smoke a doobie
Instead of staying home I’ll hit the highway
Instead of keeping up with her I went a little crazy
Big mama’s life is lightning fast
And I missing all the things that she said
I closed my eyes and bowed my head
Instead of buying a ring, I stiff my lover
Instead of giving a mile, I took too many
Instead of staying there I went go lucky
Instead of keeping up with her, I went a little crazy
Instead… Instead… Instead…