The New Ok Drive-By Truckers
"The New Ok" by Drive-By Truckers, released in 2020, is a #Rock song that explores themes of disillusionment, societal change, and the complexities of modern life. The lyrics reflect on personal and collective struggles, using vivid imagery and storytelling. Musically, it features gritty guitar riffs and poignant melodies, resonating with listeners navigating contemporary issues. Its commentary on current events has sparked discussions about identity and resilience in today's world.
On the big wingspan of your best-laid plan
A world that ain't worth knowing in the palm of our hands
Tried putting the blame on misunderstanding
Village in flames, earthquake, crash landings
She's a laugh a minute from a joke so cruel
Weighted blanket in a swimming pool
Okey-dokey for a broken fool
A new hand sign for your twisted ways
It's the new OK
Deep in my own head, drenched from the cups
I thought going downtown might cheer me up
We promised each other we wouldn't let it get too rough
Said let me know son when you've had enough
Said let me know when you've had your fill
A force of nature and a force of will
Break your spirit when it gets revealed
That you settled for an injury instead of a kill
Blood on your hands, a pointless kill
How we lost our way
It's the new OK
And I wonder if the life we lived
Will be around when the weight is lifted
Off the ground when the plates have shifted
And it's all burned to the ground
Will we rise up from where we're planted
With our fists up to the sun
Or will we settle for tear-gassed eyes
Staring down the gun
A world that ain't worth knowing in the palm of our hands
Tried putting the blame on misunderstanding
Village in flames, earthquake, crash landings
She's a laugh a minute from a joke so cruel
Weighted blanket in a swimming pool
Okey-dokey for a broken fool
A new hand sign for your twisted ways
It's the new OK
Deep in my own head, drenched from the cups
I thought going downtown might cheer me up
We promised each other we wouldn't let it get too rough
Said let me know son when you've had enough
Said let me know when you've had your fill
A force of nature and a force of will
Break your spirit when it gets revealed
That you settled for an injury instead of a kill
Blood on your hands, a pointless kill
How we lost our way
It's the new OK
And I wonder if the life we lived
Will be around when the weight is lifted
Off the ground when the plates have shifted
And it's all burned to the ground
Will we rise up from where we're planted
With our fists up to the sun
Or will we settle for tear-gassed eyes
Staring down the gun
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