Restless
Restless Reverie: Unveiling the Matador's Dance of Desperation
Lyrics
You were so poised
You appeared composed and confident
Like some matador raising his steel
Similar to a matador lifting his sword
It's the same old useless ceremony
Describes a repetitive and pointless ritual
And a last bow before the kill
A final acknowledgment before an inevitable end
Every junkie in this laundromat
Everyone in this situation is considered equally by a higher power
Is equal in the eyes of your lord
A sarcastic statement about equality
But you just put your hand to your hip
You confidently prepare to take action
You're gonna give them a taste
You're about to show them what you're capable of
A taste of your sword
A metaphorical reference to using your influence or power
I get so restless
Expressing a feeling of unease or dissatisfaction
I get so restless
Repetition of the restlessness theme
I get so restless
Continued expression of restlessness
Restless sir
Addressing someone with respect or formality
In what you hoped looked so dignified
What you thought was dignified appears differently to others
You played your exit for a laugh
Your departure is taken lightly or not seriously
And like they've done so many times before
Others make excuses for your actions
They made excuses on your behalf
A recurring pattern of making justifications for you
And every street Jesus and suicide,
References to societal struggles (Jesus, suicide)
Is just another voice that goes unheard
Voices of those in despair are ignored
Every candle in the cathedral
Candles in the church symbolize hopes for a better world
A prayer for a better world
A plea or wish for improvement
I get so restless
Repetition of the restless feeling
I get so restless
Continued expression of restlessness
I get so restless
Emphasizing the persistent feeling of restlessness
Restless sir
Addressing someone formally and mentioning restlessness
You were so poised
Repetition of the description of composure
Like some matador raising his steel
Similar to a matador lifting his sword (repeated imagery)
It's the same old useless ceremony
Reiteration of a pointless and familiar ceremony
And a last bow before the kill
A final acknowledgment before an inevitable end (repeated)
And in the not too distant future
A prediction of future events involving a preacher and soldier
You'll have the preacher and soldier
The preacher and soldier are introduced as characters
Floating round in space
Imagery of floating in space, indicating detachment
The soldier's finger on the trigger
The soldier is ready to take action
The preacher's joined in a state of grace
The preacher is in a state of grace, suggesting spiritual peace
I get so restless
Repetition of the expression of restlessness
I get so restless
Continued expression of restlessness
I get so restless
Repeating the sentiment of restlessness
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