Lyrics
Something's wrong 'cause my mind is fading
Expressing a sense of unease or disturbance due to mental confusion or deterioration.
And everywhere I look, there's a dead end waiting
Feeling trapped and encountering obstacles or challenges at every turn.
Temperature's dropping at the rotten oasis
Describing a deteriorating and unpleasant environment, possibly metaphorical.
Stealing kisses from the leprous faces
Engaging in undesirable or morally questionable actions, represented by "stealing kisses from leprous faces."
Heads are hanging from the garbageman trees
Depicting a grim scene with heads hanging from trees, symbolizing a macabre or unsettling atmosphere.
Mouthwash, jukebox, gasoline
Mentioning mundane or trivial items juxtaposed with darker elements, creating a surreal image.
Pistols are pointing at a poor man's pockets
Highlighting the threat of violence and exploitation against a financially disadvantaged individual.
Smiling eyes ripping out of his sockets
Describing the brutality of the situation with vivid imagery, such as eyes being ripped out.
Got a devil's haircut in my mind
Repetition of having a "devil's haircut in my mind" suggests a persistent, disturbing thought or experience.
Got a devil's haircut in my mind
-Got a devil's haircut in my mind
-Got a devil's haircut in my mind
-Love machines on the sympathy crutches
Referencing artificial or emotionless aspects of relationships or interactions.
Discount orgies on the dropout buses
Describing unconventional and perhaps dehumanizing social activities.
Hitchin' a ride with the bleedin' noses
Traveling with those who are physically harmed, possibly reflecting a sense of alienation.
Comin' to town with the briefcase blues
Arriving in a place with a sense of despair or hopelessness, as indicated by the "briefcase blues."
Got a devil's haircut in my mind
Reiteration of the unsettling presence of a "devil's haircut in my mind."
Got a devil's haircut in my mind
-Got a devil's haircut in my mind
-Got a devil's haircut in my mind
-Something's wrong 'cause my mind is fading
Repeating the initial feeling of something being wrong and mental deterioration.
Ghetto-blastin' disintegrating
Describing a disintegrating or breaking down environment with a sense of urgency.
Rock 'n' roll, know what I'm saying?
Referencing rock 'n' roll, possibly as a form of escape or rebellion against the surrounding chaos.
Everywhere I look, there's a devil waiting
Reiterating the constant presence of a malevolent force or negativity.
Got a devil's haircut in my mind
Continuing the theme of a persistent and disturbing "devil's haircut in my mind."
Got a devil's haircut in my mind
-Got a devil's haircut in my mind
-Got a devil's haircut in my mind
-Devil's haircut in my mind
Final repetition, emphasizing the enduring impact of the unsettling thoughts or experiences.
Devil's haircut in my mind
-Devil's haircut in my mind
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