Lyrics
Baby's playing dead in cellar
Baby is pretending to be lifeless in the cellar.
Gave her water, just got paler
Offered her water, but her complexion became even more pale.
Grass stains, back burns
Refers to stains from grass and burns on the back, possibly indicating rough experiences.
She's a screamer
Describes her as someone who screams, suggesting emotional turmoil or distress.
She's just dusted, leave her
Indicates she's under the influence of drugs ("dusted") and advises to leave her alone.
If you see her, don't upset her
Cautioning not to upset her if encountered.
Never seems to get much better
Expresses that her situation never seems to improve.
Grass stains, back burns
Reiterates the presence of grass stains and back burns, emphasizing her struggles.
She's a screamer
Repeats the description of her as a screamer, highlighting inner turmoil.
She's just dusted, leave her
Reiterates the advice to leave her alone due to being "dusted" or influenced by drugs.
Her hmm hmm goes to your heart
Her mysterious sound or expression deeply affects emotions.
Her hmm hmm sticks in your head
Suggests that her enigmatic expression remains in the mind.
Baby's playing dead in cellar
Repeats the image of the baby pretending to be dead in the cellar.
Gave her water, just got paler
Despite giving her water, her complexion continues to pale.
Grass stains, back burns
Restates the presence of grass stains and back burns, emphasizing adversity.
She's a screamer
Reiterates her tendency to scream, indicating ongoing emotional distress.
She's just dusted, leave her
Emphasizes the need to leave her alone, as she is under the influence of drugs ("dusted").
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