Lyrics
Every now and then I feel a weight
Expressing occasional feelings of burden or pressure.
And I feel like I can't take
Sensation of being overwhelmed and unable to endure.
The memory of all the bad I've done
Reflecting on the memories of wrongdoing or mistakes.
Although I may just be inventing some
Suspecting that some memories may be imagined or exaggerated.
Have you seen my boxes
Reference to personal belongings or possessions.
(brown brown brown)
Indicating the color of the boxes mentioned in line 5.
I've got a room filled to the brim
Describing a room filled to capacity with items.
(you pack them in)
Emphasizing the act of packing items into the room.
But since I keep them in the basement
Stating the storage location of the boxes (basement).
(down down down)
Emphasizing the downward direction of the storage.
I never will be rid of them
Expressing a difficulty in getting rid of stored items.
(that's not a sin)
Suggesting that the difficulty is not a sinful act.
I try to keep it on the go
Attempting to maintain a dynamic and active lifestyle.
Woah-oh-oh-oh mind control
Introduction of the concept of "mind control."
Or try to leave it at the door
Choosing to leave behind or forget certain thoughts or issues.
Woah-oh-oh-oh mind control
Reiteration of the theme of "mind control."
Let me tell you this
Beginning a statement or revelation.
(oh won't you tell us)
Encouraging someone to share information or insights.
There's palace in my brain
Metaphorical reference to a palace in the mind.
(Don't under sell us)
Advising against underestimating the significance of thoughts.
A room, a place for all the things in there
Describing the mind as a space for various thoughts and ideas.
(a room, a place)
Repetition of the concept of a room in the mind.
I dust the items with the greatest care
Emphasizing the careful attention given to thoughts or memories.
(but who really cares?)
Raising the question of the importance of such care.
I've never seen it as a whole
Expressing an inability to perceive the mind as a whole.
Woah-oh-oh-oh mind control
Repetition of the theme of "mind control."
I really try to shut the door
Making an effort to close off certain thoughts or memories.
Woah-oh-oh-oh mind control
Reiteration of the challenge of "mind control."
(Take it from us we can be quite helpful, and friendly)
Inviting acknowledgment of the helpful and friendly nature.
(Take it from us we'll find out, out what you really need)
Stating the intention to discover what someone truly needs.
You have gotta figure out the things you want, the things you don't
Emphasizing the importance of discerning desires and dislikes.
You have gotta figure out the things you want, the things you don't
-You have gotta figure out the things you want, the things you don't
-You have gotta figure out the things you want, the things you don't
-(Oh no, oh no you shouldn't go in there)
Warning against entering a certain mental space.
(it's a secret, it's the electric chair)
Describing the forbidden nature of a particular mental realm.
I try to keep it on the go
Returning to the idea of maintaining an active lifestyle.
Woah-oh-oh-oh mind control
Repetition of the theme of "mind control."
I really try to shut the door
Continued effort to block unwanted thoughts or memories.
Woah-oh-oh-oh mind control
Reiteration of the challenge of "mind control."
I try to keep it on the go
Repetition of the idea of maintaining an active lifestyle.
Woah-oh-oh-oh mind control
Repetition of the theme of "mind control."
But I don't wanna lose my soul
Expressing reluctance to compromise one's soul.
Woah-oh-oh-oh mind control
Final reiteration of the challenge of "mind control."
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