Dry Land
Navigating the Depths: Unveiling the Symbolism in Buffalo Tom's 'Dry Land'
Lyrics
She comes to me
Expresses the arrival or presence of someone in the speaker's life.
In her prewashed bright blue jeans
Describes the person's attire, suggesting a casual and comfortable appearance.
Bag sewn tightly
Refers to a bag with tightly sewn seams, possibly symbolizing emotional containment.
Pursed lips are kissing me
Depicts a moment of intimacy with the mention of pursed lips and kissing.
Back up to college
Indicates a return to college, implying a transitional period in life.
Just a few miles down the road
Suggests the proximity of the college, emphasizing the small distance.
And we remember
Reflects on shared memories that were previously undisclosed or unknown.
Something we've never been told
Highlights the discovery of something previously hidden or untold.
Come up on dry land
Invites the listener to come up on dry land, possibly a metaphor for stability.
I've had too much to drink
Suggests the speaker's impaired state due to excessive drinking.
I'm tired and need some sleep
Expresses fatigue and the need for rest, possibly indicating vulnerability.
Come September
References the month of September, signaling a seasonal or temporal change.
Cold mornings open up
Describes cold mornings and the idea of making incisions, possibly alluding to introspection.
Make incisions
Suggests that cutting egos leads to emotional eruptions or realizations.
And cut egos will erupt
Prompts reflection on what one discovers in the deep recesses of the mind.
What did you find
Asks about hidden findings in the mind during challenging times.
Hidden in your mind's deep recess
Encourages taking a break when faced with difficulties.
When the going gets tough
Acknowledges the listener's personal growth and maturity.
You and I must take a rest
Rejects blame for the listener's personal development.
Come up on dry land
Reiterates the invitation to find stability or solace in a metaphorical dry land.
Your coming into your own
Acknowledges the listener's journey to self-discovery.
But hey that's not my fault
Denies responsibility for the listener's choices and actions.
Come up on to this dry land
Repeats the invitation to come to dry land and offers assistance.
Won't you let me lend a hand
Expresses willingness to help the listener during challenging times.
Come up on to this dry land
Reiterates the offer of support on dry land.
And when I surfaced
Describes a moment of surfacing, possibly overcoming difficulties.
Mountains opened up like fish
Uses imagery of mountains opening up like fish, suggesting a transformative experience.
Breathe through gills now
Describes breathing through gills, symbolizing adaptation and resilience.
And I'm making one small wish
Expresses a small wish, possibly related to newfound strength or resilience.
With heaven beside me
States that with heaven beside, there is no harm that can be done.
There is no one can do me harm
Suggests internal struggles represented by the devil inside, seeking warmth.
But the devil inside me
Reiterates the invitation to find stability on dry land.
At least then I can stay warm
Acknowledges an understanding of one's fate and the limitations in taking a stand.
Come up on dry land
Reiterates the invitation to seek support on dry land.
She understood her fate
Acknowledges the listener's acceptance of their fate.
You can't take stands
Advises against taking a stand too late.
Too late
Repeats the invitation to come to dry land and offers assistance.
Come up on to this dry land
Expresses willingness to help the listener during challenging times.
Won't you let me lend a hand
Reiterates the offer of support on dry land.
Come up on to this dry land
Concludes with the invitation to find stability or solace on dry land.
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