Lyrics
The Thames does flow inside my soul
The Thames symbolizes a deep connection within the speaker's soul.
I'll fill it up with rusted gold
The speaker intends to enrich their soul with experiences, likened to "rusted gold."
A patriot cry, a wizened wire, I won't be slipped back into lies
A call for patriotism, resistance to deception, and a determination to avoid being misled.
A wounded tree, an empty field, a meandering river and a seal
References to nature elements (tree, field, river, seal) portraying wounded or vacant aspects of life.
A spike they pinned inside a weir, a turtle it swam out from under here
Describes an obstacle (spike in a weir) and an unexpected escape (turtle) symbolizing resilience.
Love is old this creature's cold
Contrasts the agelessness of love with the speaker's emotional detachment or coldness.
What we must do is break the mould
Advocates breaking free from conventional patterns or societal norms.
A faded cry, a distant sigh, I wrote a poem back in time
Expresses a fading, distant emotion, and a reflection on the speaker's past creative expression.
I feel the streets, they talk to me
The speaker feels a connection with the streets, possibly implying a shared history or understanding.
Loaded up, I don't feel my feet
Under the influence, the speaker feels disconnected from reality, possibly due to intoxication.
The stems they grow, the river flows
Nature imagery depicting growth and continuity, possibly in contrast to human experiences.
Destiny changes all we know
Acknowledges the transformative power of destiny on one's understanding of the world.
Our memories fade, they dance away, into a celluloid decay
Memories are fleeting and subject to decay, possibly through the metaphor of celluloid.
Love is old this creature's cold
Reiteration of the enduring nature of love and the speaker's emotional detachment.
What we must do is break the mould
Reiterates the call to break away from established norms or expectations.
How far we came, I dived to our shame
Reflects on the distance traveled, acknowledging a personal downfall or disgrace.
A brilliant mind, a wasted decline
Contrasts a brilliant mind with a wasted decline, possibly commenting on intellectual potential.
And love may be open, your flag may be broken
Love may persist even when exposed or damaged, suggesting resilience in emotional connections.
Exposed all your feelings, my heart off the ceiling
Reveals vulnerability, exposing feelings, and a metaphorical representation of emotional release.
And the soul may order
Suggests that the soul has its own order or harmony.
And the mind's disorder
Highlights the disorder or chaos within the mind.
The hollowest feeling
Describes a profound emptiness, possibly linked to urban life or a personal experience.
This city is gleaming
Contrasts the gleaming exterior of the city with the underlying complexities and struggles.
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