Lyrics
What I'm really wanting, a brand new machine
Desire for a new invention or system
One for converting plastic to dreams
Transforming artificial or superficial things into aspirations
If you ride upon the tiger you can never get off
Once committed to a risky path, it's hard to step away
They get hungry
Describing the consequences of riding the 'tiger' (a metaphor for a risky endeavor)
One thing is certain, all the rest are lies
Truth is elusive, surrounded by falsehoods
Beautiful and damned ones never realize
People deemed attractive or fascinating often fail to understand their situation
That the dark is light enough to see the ignorance of greed
Even in darkness, one can perceive the folly of excessive desire for wealth
Still she cries
Despite insight, there's emotional distress
Come on come on get up I want to take you
Encouragement to leave difficulties behind
Away from all of this and what has got you Lost and feeling down
Wanting to remove oneself from feeling lost and down
You just get it off your back, let it fly away
Releasing burdens or troubles
Poetry of motion counting out the beats
Describing the beauty of movement in life
To hear a voice in every mind sounding out retreat
Hearing inner voices urging retreat or withdrawal
And as they run they look behind to see what tempts the wandering eye
People chasing desires while also looking back at temptations
Still she cries
Continued emotional distress despite observations
Trouble with the life of the Emperor's new mind
Challenges associated with living up to high expectations or pressures
Casual viewin' in spite of what gets left behind
Watching events unfold without much concern for what's left behind
Gentlemen you may include me out, ladies please accept my bow
Declining to participate in certain situations politely
Still she cries
Continued emotional distress despite actions taken
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