Rubber for Cars
Reflections of Love and Longing
Lyrics
The Lady below me she's sleeping
The woman below me is currently sleeping.
Next to her drying clothes
Next to her, clothes are being dried.
Her eyes still wet from when she was weeping
Her eyes are still wet, indicating she recently cried.
God Knows what I'd do
Expressing uncertainty about how one would respond if she were to come seeking comfort for her troubles.
If she came crying her woes
Wondering about potential actions if she were to share her sorrows.
If it was ma, I'd come rushing
If the situation were with his mother, he'd hurry to her side.
Raised me from my brain to my bones
His mother took care of him thoroughly from his thoughts to his physique.
Never did much hugging or touching
There wasn't much physical affection or closeness with his mother.
She knows I love her
His mother is aware of his love for her, encompassing everything he possesses.
With everything that I own
Expressing deep affection and attachment towards his mother.
The man upstairs, yeah he's always working
Referencing a higher power, likely God, who is always occupied with the task of producing rubber for cars.
Making rubber for cars
The divine entity is engaged in the manufacturing process of rubber used in automobiles.
His brain it aches from the constant yearning
Describing the mental strain or longing felt by this higher power due to constant work.
All that he wants
The primary desire of this entity is to witness their children playing in the yard.
Is to see his kids in the yard
An expressed longing to observe the children enjoying themselves outdoors.
My big sister, yeah she's be cursing
His older sister often expresses frustration or anger about the family's physical distance.
That we all seem far apart
He prefers to view their separation as something positive or beneficial.
I like to think its more of a blessing
Believes that their physical distance might have positive implications despite his sister's frustration.
All I do is haunt
He feels like a haunting presence, perhaps disconnected or emotionally distant, similar to someone devoid of emotions.
Like somebody with no heart
Feeling emotionally detached or absent, akin to someone lacking a heart.
Oh my girl tonight you are gorgeous
Expressing admiration and longing for his romantic partner, complimenting her beauty.
I really miss the things that we do
Missing the activities and experiences shared with his romantic partner.
You shiver and you shake just like sawdust
Describing his partner's physical reaction, possibly trembling or quivering, likened to sawdust.
If you set the groove
If she initiates a certain rhythm or mood, he's willing to take action.
Then baby i'll make the move
Expresses willingness to respond if she sets the tone for a romantic encounter.
Why does no one seem to love us?
Questioning why there seems to be a lack of love towards them from others.
Why don't they aim and shoot?
Asking why people don't show affection or care towards them.
Everything it seems so unrighteous
Expressing a sense of injustice or unfairness in their surroundings, where trust and love are absent.
No trust or no love
Despite the absence of trust or love, they still manage to thrive or flourish like flowers.
But like flowers we still bloom
Despite adverse circumstances, they manage to grow and prosper, akin to flowers in bloom.
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