2econd-2ight-2eer (That Was Fun, Goodbye)

Will Wood and The Tapeworms' song '2econd-2ight-2eer (That Was Fun, Goodbye)' is a wild ride through the chaotic and often contradictory nature of the human psyche. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with their own mental state, embracing their madness rather than shying away from it. The opening lines, 'My grip on my secrets slipping while I'm speaking in tongues,' suggest a loss of control and a raw, unfiltered expression of inner turmoil. The reference to the devil and the confession booth adds a layer of guilt and moral conflict, hinting at the struggle between good and evil within oneself.

The chorus, 'I'm just a psycho, babe / Come and go out my mind,' is a candid admission of the singer's unstable mental state. However, rather than viewing this instability as a flaw, the lyrics suggest a certain freedom in embracing one's madness. The line 'I didn’t lose it babe / There wasn’t much to find' implies that the singer never had a firm grip on reality to begin with, and this acceptance allows them to navigate their own unique path. The imagery of 'rowing the boat over the falls' and 'waking up from but a dream' further emphasizes the fluid and transient nature of their mental state.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of rejecting societal norms and expectations. The singer describes themselves as 'cut from a different kind of meat' and 'more level-headed and clever than ever,' suggesting a sense of pride in their individuality and nonconformity. The line 'Vice-versa, vice versus virtue / Well who I am I choose through all the things I do' encapsulates the idea that one's identity is shaped by their actions and choices, rather than external labels or judgments. Ultimately, '2econd-2ight-2eer (That Was Fun, Goodbye)' is a celebration of embracing one's true self, flaws and all, and finding freedom in the chaos of the mind.