Restaurant
Journey Through the Heart: Andrew Paul Davis' Musical Reflections
Lyrics
My spine is slumping east
Expressing a feeling of slouching or decline towards the east, possibly symbolizing a sense of fatigue or weariness.
My heart is racing west
Indicating conflicting emotions, with the heart racing west, suggesting a mental or emotional struggle.
Nowhere to fly again
Conveying a sense of being stuck or without direction, with no apparent escape or destination.
Friction’s frothing the chest
Describing inner turmoil or tension through the imagery of frothing friction in the chest.
My chest
Repetition emphasizing the focus on the speaker's chest, a central point of emotional experience.
My chest
Reiteration of the chest, possibly emphasizing the intensity of emotions or internal conflict.
Rarely knows what’s best
Suggesting a lack of awareness or understanding of what is truly beneficial or optimal.
So I guess
Acknowledging uncertainty about the best course of action.
I’m going with my gut
Opting to trust instinct or intuition in decision-making.
I heard a lullaby
Referencing a lullaby with an exceptionally sweet quality that defies verbalization.
So sweet it can’t be sung
Expressing a rare and fleeting experience, possibly linked to a profound sense of peace or comfort.
I sense it once a day
Indicating infrequent awareness of a calming influence, specifically described as a cool kiss from a nun.
A cool kiss of a nun
Addressing a negative aspect, possibly suggesting dissatisfaction or dislike.
But the rest
Repetition emphasizing the negative sentiment towards the rest of the experiences.
The rest
Continued emphasis on the negative feelings, possibly related to the speaker's experiences or circumstances.
Oh I hate to suggest
Expressing reluctance to make a suggestion, possibly due to the negative context established.
It’s a restaurant
Introducing a metaphorical setting, likening life or experiences to a restaurant.
Filled with thrills, frills, clowns and bills
Describing the restaurant with elements of excitement, extravagance, humor (clowns), and financial obligations (bills).
I see the light again
Perceiving a positive change or revelation, possibly associated with another person's gaze or presence.
It’s glowing out your gaze
Highlighting the positive impact of someone's gaze, possibly suggesting love or inspiration.
These jewels that crown our face
Describing facial features as precious jewels, indicating the value of individuality and uniqueness.
It’s more than just a phase
Suggesting that positive experiences go beyond a temporary phase.
Fortunately for you and me
Expressing gratitude or acknowledgment for a fortunate circumstance shared by both the speaker and the listener.
These customers have reached their peak
Indicating that the customers (perhaps referring to people in general) have reached a pinnacle or limit in their experiences.
Let’s burn down this joint
Metaphorically suggesting a desire to break free from current circumstances or experiences.
Don’t be afraid
Encouraging courage and resilience, reassuring against fear.
Don’t be afraid
Repetition emphasizing the encouragement to overcome fear.
Don’t be afraid
Reiterating the message of not succumbing to fear, possibly urging bold actions or decisions.
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