America, You're Breaking My Heart
America's Heartbreak: A Melancholic Ode
Lyrics
Under ghetto lights at Castle Solemite
Reflecting on a past experience under harsh or challenging conditions at Castle Solemite.
The record skipped in a burned out basement
Recalling a moment when a record skipped in a deteriorated basement, possibly symbolizing disruptions or setbacks.
Freedom so thick I could taste it
Remembering a time when freedom felt tangible and intense, almost palpable.
But that was years ago
Nostalgia for a period in the past, acknowledging the passage of time.
And now our world's gone wrong
Expressing concern about the current state of the world, suggesting it has deviated from the right path.
Sometimes I still have the feeling
Feeling remnants of the past, possibly regret or longing.
Hear the ghosts of a dead band's song
Hearing echoes of a band that no longer exists, emphasizing loss or the passage of time.
We were blown apart
Referring to a separation or disintegration of something significant.
If we make it to sunrise
Hopeful about reaching a new day, possibly after facing challenges.
The day will bring a compromise
Anticipating a compromise as the day progresses, suggesting a resolution to conflicts.
A place to make a brand new start
Desiring a fresh start, an opportunity for renewal and improvement.
Somewhere there's blue skies
Imagining a place where skies are blue, symbolizing optimism and positivity.
And no one you love ever dies
Envisioning a world where loved ones are immortal, conveying a sense of permanence.
America you're breaking my heart
Expressing deep emotional pain and disappointment towards America.
Over plate tectonics flying to Summer Sonic
Recalling experiences related to plate tectonics and Summer Sonic, possibly symbolizing upheavals and memorable events.
Stranded in a pastel sunset
Stuck in a vivid, possibly idyllic, sunset moment that remains unforgettable.
Moment that I'Il never forget
Reflecting on a positive memory from the past, contrasting with the current situation.
But that was years ago before the picket fence
Acknowledging the passage of time and changes, particularly related to domestic aspirations (picket fence).
Plans and vans don't last forever
Recognizing the impermanence of plans and possessions like vans.
Turbulence in earthquake weather
Referring to turbulence amid unpredictable circumstances.
Change slipped inside I had no place to hide
Experiencing inner change without a place to conceal emotions.
And I looked down and closed my eyes
Contemplating a situation with eyes closed, possibly avoiding reality.
I know who killed me but I got no evidence
Claiming knowledge of a personal harm without concrete proof.
Just a sixth sense it doesn't make sense
Acknowledging a sense of danger or harm without clear understanding.
We were blown apart
Reiterating a separation or disintegration, emphasizing the emotional impact.
If we make it to sunrise
Repeating the hope for a new day with potential compromises.
The day will bring a compromise
Anticipating a resolution or agreement as the day progresses.
A place to make a brand new start
Desiring a fresh start, reiterating the theme of renewal.
Somewhere there's blue skies
Imagining a place with optimistic blue skies, reinforcing hope.
And no one you love ever dies
Expressing the desire for a world where loved ones are eternal.
America you're breaking my heart
Repeating the deep emotional distress caused by America.
Operator that's not the way it feels
Addressing an operator, possibly highlighting a sense of urgency or desperation.
I've been here before, this time it's for real
Asserting familiarity with challenging situations, emphasizing their realness.
America, America
Repeating the name "America," underscoring the focus on the nation.
If we make it to sunrise
Reiterating hope for a new day and potential compromises.
The day will bring a compromise
Anticipating resolutions or agreements as the day progresses.
A place to make a brand new start
Desiring a fresh start, emphasizing the need for renewal.
Somewhere there's blue skies
Imagining a place with optimistic blue skies, reinforcing hope.
And no one you love ever dies
Expressing the desire for a world where loved ones are eternal.
America you're breaking my heart
Repeating the deep emotional distress caused by America, summarizing the song's sentiment.
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