Gates of Xiong
Journey Through the Gates of Xiong: Ariel Pink's Enigmatic Tale
Lyrics
Still make me up younger
Expressing the ongoing influence of someone on the speaker, making them feel youthful.
West is the ...
The continuation of the second line is unclear or missing in the provided lyrics.
Living in forever
Describing a state of living that extends indefinitely or seems eternal.
And I know that my video
Reference to a personal video, suggesting self-awareness or reflection.
never keep for you
Implies that something, possibly the video mentioned, is not being preserved or retained.
Carry me into the gates of Xiong
An invitation or desire to be taken to the gates of Xiong, a symbolic or metaphorical place.
Carry on
An encouragement to continue or persevere.
Carry you at the gates of Xiong
Expressing a willingness to carry someone to the gates of Xiong.
make me think I'm real
Suggesting that external influences or experiences make the speaker feel genuine or real.
make me more concealed
Expressing a desire to become more hidden or less exposed.
It's my left at the ... shield
Referring to something on the left side, possibly metaphorical, like a shield for protection.
It's my right by the steering wheel
Referring to something on the right side, possibly metaphorical, like a control mechanism (steering wheel).
And I know all the things I do
Awareness of the speaker's actions, knowing that they are being done but not necessarily comprehending their purpose.
But didn't know that they're all for you
Realization that past actions were intended for someone specific.
Carry me into the gates of Xiong
Reiteration of the desire to be carried to the gates of Xiong.
Carry on
Encouragement to continue the journey or effort.
Carry you at the gates of Xiong
Repetition of the willingness to carry someone to the gates of Xiong.
Carry on
Encouragement to persist or endure.
Carry you at the gates of Xiong
Repetition of the commitment to carry someone to the gates of Xiong.
Carry you at the gates of Xiong
-I was coming round again
Suggesting a cyclical return or recurrence.
Can't take away my baby
Asserting the impossibility of taking away the speaker's baby, possibly referring to something cherished.
Gettin on a boat to go out to sea, yeah
Describing the speaker's intention to embark on a sea journey, possibly symbolizing exploration or change.
Was hopin there's always
Expressing a hope or expectation for ongoing availability or continuity.
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