Searchin'
Endless Quest for Perfection: Exploring the Meaning in Brain Vacation's 'Searchin'
Lyrics
I'm always searchin' for something that doesn't exist
The speaker expresses a perpetual search for something unattainable.
I'm always searchin' for something perfect
The theme continues, emphasizing the pursuit of an idealized, perfect entity.
I'm always searchin' for something that doesn't exist
Reiteration of the ongoing search for something that is beyond reach.
I'm always searchin' for something perfect
Restating the constant quest for perfection, suggesting a longing for the unattainable.
It's not fair
The speaker expresses a sense of unfairness, possibly related to the unending search.
to my friends
This unfairness is directed towards the speaker's friends.
It's not fair
Reiterating the notion of unfairness, emphasizing its impact on the speaker's friends.
to my friends
Continuing to highlight the perceived injustice towards the speaker's friends.
The steps to the bar
Describing a scene where the path to a bar is covered in snow, setting a cold and deserted atmosphere.
Were covered in snow
The snowy steps to the bar, a physical obstacle, symbolize challenges in the speaker's journey.
It looked abandoned
Observation that the bar appears abandoned when viewed from a window, adding to a sense of desolation.
From out the window
Continuation of the visual description of the scene, emphasizing a sense of isolation.
And we shared a beer
Reference to sharing a beer, possibly highlighting shared experiences despite difficulties.
And we shared a name
Symbolic sharing of a name, suggesting a common identity or connection between individuals.
It's no wonder
The shared experience leads to a realization that they feel the same, creating a bond.
That we felt the same
Exploring the inevitability of shared emotions and experiences.
I'm always searchin' for something that doesn't exist
Reiteration of the perpetual search, emphasizing the elusive nature of the sought-after entity.
I'm always searchin' for something perfect
The theme persists, underlining the speaker's continuous pursuit of perfection.
I'm always searchin' for something that doesn't exist
Continuation of the search for something unattainable, echoing a sense of longing.
I'm always searchin' for something perfect
Emphasis on the ongoing quest for perfection, reinforcing the idea of an idealized goal.
It's not fair
Reiterating a sense of unfairness, now extended to a broader context, possibly beyond friends.
to my friends
Stating that the perceived injustice is not limited to friends, expanding its impact.
It's not fair
Reiteration of the unfairness, emphasizing its impact on those around the speaker.
to anybody around me
Extension of the unfairness to anyone in proximity, widening the scope of the impact.
to anybody around me
Repeating the idea that the unfairness affects anyone in the speaker's vicinity.
It's not fair
Reiterating the general sense of unfairness, emphasizing its pervasive nature.
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