Rock 'n' Roll Suicide
Embracing Life's Reckless Dance
Lyrics
Time takes a cigarette, puts it in your mouth
Symbolic representation of time as a cigarette, suggesting life's fleeting nature.
You pull on your finger, then another finger, then cigarette
Describes the act of smoking and the passage of time with the mention of fingers.
The wall-to-wall is calling, it lingers, then you forget
Suggests the distraction of daily life (wall-to-wall) causing forgetfulness.
Oh, you're a rock 'n' roll suicide
Declares the listener as a "rock 'n' roll suicide," possibly feeling a sense of self-destructiveness.
You're too old to lose it, too young to choose it
Expresses a sense of being caught between age-related dilemmas, unable to make choices.
And the clock waits so patiently on your song
The clock symbolizes time ticking away, waiting for the listener's life story to unfold.
You walk past a cafe, but you don't eat when you've lived too long
Describes a disinterest in life's pleasures, like eating, due to a feeling of having lived too long.
Oh, no, no, no, you're a rock 'n' roll suicide
Reiterates the self-destructive theme, emphasizing the rock 'n' roll suicide identity.
Chev brakes are snarling as you stumble across the road
Describes a chaotic moment with screeching brakes, possibly symbolizing a reckless lifestyle.
But the day breaks instead, so you hurry home
Suggests returning home as a response to the chaos of life, seeking refuge.
Don't let the sun blast your shadow
Advises against letting external factors negatively influence one's inner self.
Don't let the milk float ride your mind
Caution against letting mundane concerns dominate one's thoughts.
You're so natural, religiously unkind
Describes the listener as natural but unkind, possibly reflecting inner conflicts.
Oh no, love, you're not alone
Offers reassurance that the listener is not alone in their struggles.
You're watching yourself, but you're too unfair
Encourages self-reflection but acknowledges the difficulty of being fair to oneself.
You got your head all tangled up, but if I could only make you care
Expresses a desire to make the listener care and address their tangled thoughts.
Oh no, love, you're not alone
Reiterates the message of not being alone in struggles and challenges.
No matter what or who you've been
Emphasizes that past actions or identities do not define the listener's worth.
No matter when or where you've seen
Conveys that the listener's struggles are universal, regardless of time or place.
All the knives seem to lacerate your brain
Metaphorically describes emotional pain with knives lacerating the brain.
I've had my share, I'll help you with the pain
Offers empathy and a willingness to help the listener cope with their pain.
You're not alone
Reassures the listener that they are not alone in their struggles.
Just turn on with me, and you're not alone
Invites the listener to connect and find solace together.
Let's turn on and be not alone
Encourages shared experiences to overcome feelings of isolation.
Gimme your hands, 'cause you're wonderful
Expresses admiration and appreciation for the listener, encouraging connection.
Gimme your hands, 'cause you're wonderful
Reiterates the call for connection and emphasizes the listener's wonderful qualities.
Oh, gimme your hands
A final plea for connection and support, using the symbolism of hands.
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