Slow Worm
Unveiling the Sedated Symphony: Decoding Archers of Loaf's 'Slow Worm'
Lyrics
There's a worm in your head,
Metaphorically refers to a troubling thought or idea in one's mind.
Squirming over on me.
Describes the discomfort caused by the troubling thought.
Leaves a paper thin scab
Symbolizes a superficial attempt to cover up or heal the discomfort.
And you're laughing.
Suggests a nonchalant or dismissive attitude towards the issue.
It's too crowded
Conveys a sense of feeling overwhelmed or restricted.
With the skull cap on. (? )
Unclear line, possibly referring to the pressure or constraint when wearing a skull cap.
When you're amplified.
Describes the intensification of the issue when amplified or exaggerated.
And everybody's tired of the noise that you make,
Expresses frustration with the disruptive behavior or actions of the individual.
And everybody's tired of the voice you're faking.
Highlights dissatisfaction with the insincerity or artificiality of the person's communication.
Nobody's counting, cause everybody's fine.
Suggests a disregard for the negative impact of the person's actions because others are doing well.
And everybody's whistling because everybody's blind.
Points out a general lack of awareness or understanding among people.
There's a page of your face from the xerox machine.
Refers to a reproduced image of the person, possibly indicating a lack of originality.
Gray matter, bending, blending.
Describes the mind as flexible and adaptable, but also prone to confusion.
Makes me sleepy when you can't define
Expresses discomfort or drowsiness when the person is unable to clearly express themselves.
How far you're trailing behind.
Suggests a sense of lagging behind or not keeping up with others.
You're always sedated.
Indicates a state of being mentally numb or detached.
You're simplified.
Describes the person as overly simplistic or lacking depth.
Picking off the scabs
Implies a habit of removing superficial cover-ups or lies.
From the skin of your lies.
Suggests a process of revealing uncomfortable truths about oneself.
And nobody's counting, cause everybody's fine.
Reiterates a lack of concern or awareness among people.
And everybody's buying it cause everybody'd blind.
Highlights the tendency for people to accept or believe things without critical examination.
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