Lyrics
Chord spine the way of a splinter
Feeling the pain of a splinter along the chord of life.
Masked bags with mixed days that didn't
Bags (baggage) with mixed experiences that didn't align.
Rhyme to me or speak to me
Unrhymed or unsaid words directed towards the speaker.
Rhyme to me or speak to me
Repeated emphasis on the lack of connection or communication.
Tan lines that burn in the winter
Tan lines, symbolic of past experiences, causing pain in the cold.
Mixed up with masks that didn't
Masks representing disguises or false fronts that didn't match the speaker's reality.
Rhyme to me or speak to me.
Continued frustration with the lack of meaningful communication.
I cried my quarters to sleep I didn't leave them
The speaker metaphorically cried their emotions to sleep without resolving them.
One on one with the woman in a magazine
A one-sided encounter with an idealized woman in a magazine.
Looking at fast drying paint cans
Observing mundane things like fast-drying paint cans, suggesting a sense of boredom or stagnation.
Looking at fast drying paint cans.
Repetition of observing fast-drying paint cans, emphasizing monotony.
Chord spine the way of a splinter
Reiteration of the pain caused by a splinter along the chord of life.
Mask bags with mixed days that didn't
Similar to line 2, emphasizing unresolved issues or experiences.
Rhyme to me or speak to me
Reiteration of the longing for words that rhyme or make sense.
Stuffed chokes the day in my heartbox
Feeling stuffed or overwhelmed by the events of the day.
Early mourning heatlamp that couldn't
An ineffective or unfulfilling attempt to find warmth or comfort.
Rhyme to me speak to me.
Reiteration of the desire for meaningful communication.
I cried my quarters to sleep
Repetition of crying emotions to sleep without resolution.
I didn't leave them
Emphasizing that the emotional quarters were not abandoned but remain.
One on one with the woman in a magazine
Another encounter with an idealized woman, possibly reinforcing unattainable standards.
Looking at fast drying paint cans
Repetition of observing fast-drying paint cans, suggesting continued monotony.
Looking at fast drying paint cans.
Continued emphasis on mundane observations, possibly symbolizing a lack of excitement.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Expressing anticipation for a response or connection, seeking resolution.
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