Lyrics
You saw the words and all
You perceived the words and everything associated with them.
So what do you care to know about?
What specific information are you interested in?
You saw the words and all
Similar to the first line, you observed and comprehended the words and their meaning.
So what do you care to know about?
Reiteration of the inquiry about the information of interest.
Laverton Gardens don't compare
Laverton Gardens is being contrasted, implying it's incomparable or superior.
The gates are high and no one dares
The gates of Laverton Gardens are high and formidable, deterring anyone from entering.
In royal ropes does he despair
A person is in a state of despair while adorned in royal clothing.
Who shall he call for the repairs?
Who should this person reach out to for necessary repairs or assistance?
You have direct design and stare, oh
You possess a clear and intentional design, and you gaze intently.
The call to someone barely there
A call is made to someone who is barely present or hardly noticeable.
Reach for the glass and stir the air, ah
Reaching for the glass and stirring the air, possibly indicating a contemplative or ritualistic action.
It's no so often, not so rare
This action is not frequent or commonplace.
What ghost has led me through to you?
There is a reference to a guiding spirit or influence that has brought the speaker to someone else.
What clock will beat against the stairs?
A clock is mentioned, possibly symbolizing the passage of time and its impact on the surroundings.
With chalk I outline my affairs
The speaker outlines their affairs with chalk, indicating a temporary or ephemeral nature.
And that is how I disappear
This outlines the method by which the speaker fades away or ceases to exist.
You have direct design and stare
A repetition of the idea of having a clear design and a focused gaze.
The gates are high and no one dares
The gates of Laverton Gardens remain high and unapproachable.
Reach for the glass and stir the air
Similar to line 13, reaching for the glass and stirring the air is repeated.
Who shall I call for the repairs?
The speaker contemplates who to reach out to for repairs, echoing line 9.
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