Quicksand Blaster
Love Rescues on Danger Island
Lyrics
Stuck on Danger Island, we ain’t got a boat.
Being in a perilous situation, metaphorically referred to as "Danger Island," without a means of escape.
I’ll ask you to get married
The speaker considers marriage as a commitment, suggesting it when the other person learns to handle difficulties ("float").
when you learn to float.
Despite facing challenges and feeling hopeless, there's still optimism and a way out, symbolized by the mention of a rope in quicksand.
Although you slipped into the pit & thought there was no hope,
The speaker acknowledges a challenging situation ("pit") but emphasizes the availability of hope and rescue with the rope.
You can’t drown in quicksand, because I brought a rope.
Contrary to common belief, quicksand won't lead to drowning because the speaker is prepared with a solution, the rope.
That’s right.
A confident affirmation that reinforces the speaker's preparedness and ability to navigate challenges.
I think I’m in love with you
The speaker expresses romantic feelings, possibly addressing the same person mentioned earlier.
Pick me up when I feel blue
A plea for support and comfort during difficult times ("when I feel blue").
Elmer Fudd or Elmer’s glue
A playful reference to Elmer Fudd or Elmer's glue, suggesting that trivial matters won't be significant when faced with larger challenges.
It won’t matter when the tanks roll through
Regardless of personal differences or trivialities, larger issues like the arrival of tanks render such concerns insignificant.
I think that I love you true,
A reaffirmation of love, expressed through traditional symbols (violets and roses).
Violets red and roses blue,
Symbolic gestures and offerings of love, emphasizing the speaker's commitment despite impending challenges.
All these things I give to you
A continuation of expressing love and commitment, highlighting the speaker's dedication.
It won’t matter when the tanks roll through
The recurrence of the idea that, in the face of significant threats (tanks), personal matters become inconsequential.
Stuck on Danger Island, now we have a boat.
The setting shifts from Danger Island to having a boat, signifying a positive change in circumstances.
Guess it doesn’t matter
Reflecting that the ability to float (handle challenges) may not be crucial anymore, given the possession of a boat.
that you learn to float.
Describing a mishap (swinging vine breaking) but assuring that there's still a way out of trouble.
Tree to tree, swinging vine slipped
Describing a specific incident where a plan (swinging vine) fails but emphasizing the presence of a solution.
and then it broke.
Reiteration that quicksand won't be fatal, as there's always a solution (rope).
You won’t drown in quicksand,
A repeated assurance that challenges can be overcome with preparation and foresight (bringing a rope).
because I brought a rope.
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