Lyrics
This is sadness and here's what you can do with it
This line introduces the theme of sadness, suggesting a proactive approach to dealing with it.
Leave it in a dumpster for the garbage man to find
Discards sadness by metaphorically leaving it for the garbage man, implying a desire to rid oneself of it.
This is disappointment and here's what you can do with it
Introduces disappointment, offering a violent metaphorical response to it.
Punch it in the stomach and blacked both it's eyes
Suggests physically confronting disappointment, emphasizing a forceful response to overcome it.
And rest assured that you don¡®t have to worry
Assures the listener that they don't need to worry, signaling self-reliance in facing emotional challenges.
I can face your ghost alone
Expresses the ability to confront the haunting memories or emotions represented by a ghost.
Turn off the telephone and close the curtains
Advises disconnecting from the outside world by turning off the telephone and closing the curtains.
Casper's coming home
Announces the return of "Casper," possibly referring to a friendly ghost, suggesting a resolution to the emotional struggles.
This is sadness and here's what you can do with it
Repeats the theme of sadness, offering another approach to dealing with it.
Tie it to a cinder block and shove it in the lake
Introduces a more drastic measure, tying sadness to a heavy object and disposing of it in a lake.
This is disappointment and here's what you can do with it
Reiterates disappointment, proposing a symbolic burial in a casket and grave.
Lay it out in a casket and drop it in a grave
Suggests a more final and formal farewell to disappointment.
And rest assured that you don¡®t have to worry
Reassures independence in facing challenges and ghosts, echoing the sentiment from earlier in the lyrics.
I can face your ghost alone
Reiterates the ability to confront ghosts or lingering emotions alone.
Turn off the telephone and close the curtains
Advises creating a private space by disconnecting from communication and closing off the outside world.
Casper's coming home
Reiterates the return of "Casper," reinforcing the idea of resolution and overcoming emotional struggles.
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