Tableau
Exploring Emotions in "Tableau" by Andrew Kamen
Lyrics
We gonna watch this channel
We are going to watch this channel.
Cause it don't change all day
The channel doesn't change throughout the day.
Sinkin in the couch and I can't tread much longer
Feeling lethargic on the couch and unable to continue.
Throw a line, I'm blinkin
Using a metaphor of fishing, feeling a need to connect.
Imma miss it, all that
Expressing a sense of loss or nostalgia.
Doesn't necessarily include instructions
Uncertain situations may not come with clear instructions.
What's the difference now that you've got expectations
Questioning the significance of having expectations.
Is it even worth it if you still feel like this
Reflecting on the value of persistence if feelings remain unchanged.
When you gave it all up
Reflecting on giving up something significant.
Long haul up the stairs
Describing a challenging journey upstairs.
No one is up there
No one is present in the destination.
I laugh and you're scared
Laughing while someone else is frightened.
What's wrong
Asking about what is wrong.
I don't care
Expressing indifference or lack of concern.
Poor soul, it's out of your control
Empathizing with someone whose situation is beyond their control.
Don't you get the message I'm sending
Expressing frustration at a lack of understanding of the conveyed message.
Won't you be less condescending
Requesting a less condescending attitude.
This'll be the month that I will finally lose it
Anticipating a challenging month ahead with potential breakdown.
You've been saying that for quite some time now
Noting a recurring statement about a challenging time.
Usually if you're worried, now that's a good sign
Suggesting that worrying can be a positive sign.
Nothing will happen
Expecting that nothing significant will happen.
Your laser pointer appeared on my torso
Describing a laser pointer on the speaker's body.
Tableau portrait of us standing in an empty hallway
Imagining a tableau portrait of two people in an empty hallway.
Is it even worth it to feel like this
Questioning the worth of feeling a certain way.
When you already gave me up
Referencing the act of being given up by someone.
Long haul up the stairs
Describing another challenging ascent.
No one is up there
No one is present at the destination.
I laugh and you're scared
Laughing while someone else is frightened.
What's wrong
Asking about what is wrong.
I don't care
Expressing indifference or lack of concern.
Poor soul, it's out of your control
Empathizing with someone whose situation is beyond their control.
Don't you get the message
Expressing frustration at a lack of understanding of the conveyed message.
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