Coming Down
Descending Shadows: A Melodic Odyssey of Descent
Lyrics
The chefs are in the alleyway throwing down
The chefs are engaged in a lively competition or activity in the alleyway.
They're high on PCP when I'm around
They are under the influence of PCP (phencyclidine) when the narrator is present.
They don't recall a thing or their favourite meal
Due to the effects of PCP, they have no recollection of their actions or even their favorite meal.
'Til they are coming down
The realization of their state occurs when they start to come down from the drug.
You smack me in the eyes and take my sight
The narrator is physically harmed, symbolized by being smacked in the eyes, causing impaired vision.
You cut my world in half, baby, you're my knife
The narrator perceives the person as a destructive force, comparing them to a knife cutting their world in half.
A bag of lazy spine, I can take my life
A metaphorical description of feeling vulnerable and contemplating the value of life.
When I am coming down
The repetition emphasizes the experience of coming down from a high or altered state of consciousness.
When I am coming down
-When I am coming down
-You amputate my hands and they grow back
The narrator experiences a form of regeneration or recovery after a loss, likened to hands growing back.
As phantoms to replace the world I had
Phantom hands symbolize a replacement for the world the narrator once knew.
I'm too lazy to invent a brand new myth
The narrator lacks motivation to create a new narrative or myth for themselves.
When I am coming down
The repetition of "coming down" indicates a recurring theme or cycle in the narrator's experience.
The scenery of saints in stained-glass walls
Imagery of saints in stained-glass walls suggests a spiritual or transcendent experience.
You get a little badge and you stand tall
Receiving recognition or a badge for achievements in the midst of suburban challenges.
You're knee-deep in the shit of suburban sprawl
A metaphor for dealing with the difficulties and complexities of suburban life.
When you are coming down
Repetition emphasizes the descent or realization of a challenging situation.
Oh, you are coming down
-Oh, you are coming down
-So suck the monophonic noise of golden hits
Encountering the superficial and monotonous nature of popular music.
They write them in two seconds, it's a piece of piss
The ease with which popular songs are created is highlighted.
I let a little laugh slip from my lips
A moment of amusement or sarcasm expressed through laughter.
When I am coming down
Repetition signifies the recurring experience of coming down and facing reality.
Yeah, I am coming down
-Oh, I am coming down
-You've got a soft spot for hard stuff
Repetition of having a soft spot for hard stuff indicates a weakness for challenging experiences or substances.
You've got a soft spot for hard stuff
-You've got a soft spot for hard stuff
-And you are coming down
-Yeah, you are coming down
-Oh, you are coming down
Emphasizes the descent or realization of the consequences of indulging in challenging experiences.
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