Coat Check Dream Song

Describes a sharp, piercing sound reminiscent of a children's choir.

Conveys a sense of urgency, comparing it to the excitement of the first day of May.

Expresses a false and inflated emotion that strongly impacts the speaker's senses.

Compares the overwhelming feeling to the grandiosity of the Macy's Parade.

Suggests the basic, incremental progress of human existence, building one's life like stacking bricks.

Reflects on the measure of a man being defined by the accumulation of life experiences.

Portrays celestial bodies like planets as precious gems, set in a metaphorical wedding band of eternity.

Describes a deep, gravitational connection, symbolizing the enduring nature of commitment.

Reveals a past intimate relationship with a drug dealer during the summer.

Mentions the lingering effects of ecstasy in the speaker's spine from the summer experience.

Refers to a lost memory related to a coat check, possibly highlighting forgetfulness or detachment.

Describes a transformative journey through winter, emerging on the other side with changed perspectives.

Contrasts the shining sun in the South with lights going out in the East, possibly symbolizing hope and despair.

Further emphasizes the juxtaposition of positive and negative events in different locations.

Describes a challenging ascent, metaphorically stuck on a ladder to heaven, possibly facing judgment in the Hague.

References a legal trial or ordeal in the Hague, suggesting a significant challenge or scrutiny.

Introduces calming sounds of a lullaby, contrasting with the harsh reality of being asleep on the interstate.

Describes a vulnerable state, asleep in a Styrofoam coffin, navigating the dangers of the interstate.

Mentions black globes as old symbols of freedom, possibly hinting at the complexity and contradiction of freedom.

References an escaped murderer, highlighting the lingering presence of danger and unresolved issues.

Depicts cities surrounded by iron, symbolizing constraints on democracy, perhaps through a great silver beltway.

Describes democracy's shackled hands, suggesting limitations or challenges to the democratic system.

Refers to a séance bringing people together, involving the movement of objects with the mind, hinting at a supernatural or surreal connection.

Explores the power of the mind to manipulate objects, possibly reflecting on the influence individuals have on their surroundings.

Recalls losing a coat check number, possibly symbolizing a loss or misplacement of something important.

Describes an unusual experience of wearing short sleeves in winter, suggesting a departure from the norm or expectations.

Highlights chaos and destruction in the West, where cars are crashing.

Contrasts the chaos with the lack of stability in the North, where the ice gave out.

Introduces Arabic text, "Saada Tekmel be 'Lhouria," meaning "Liberation needs to be earned."

Mentions "Houria," possibly referring to freedom, emphasizing the idea that freedom requires effort and struggle.