Young Shields
Invisible Shields: A Tale of Reckless Youth and Uncharted Paths
Lyrics
There's a shield around us
Expressing a sense of protection or isolation, possibly from the harsh realities of the world.
It's invisible & soundless
Highlighting the intangibility and silence of the shield, suggesting it's a metaphorical or psychological defense.
& we drink too much & fuck too soon
Describing self-destructive behavior, such as excessive drinking and premature intimacy.
Smoke cigarettes in rented rooms
Depicting a transient lifestyle, smoking in temporary spaces.
We quit our jobs & shoot the moon
Choosing an unconventional path, abandoning conventional jobs, and taking risks represented by "shooting the moon."
& cut our wrists & sleep til noon
Portraying a troubled state, resorting to self-harm and adopting a nontraditional sleep schedule.
There's a shield around us
Reiterating the theme of protection, emphasizing invincibility and limitlessness.
We're invincible & boundless
Emphasizing a state of invulnerability and boundlessness within the shield.
& we're on the run from I don't know
Being on the run without a clear purpose or destination.
We're Patty Hearst & Squeaky Fromme
Referencing historical figures Patty Hearst and Squeaky Fromme, possibly symbolizing rebellion or a lost cause.
Asleep on subways far from home
Being adrift, possibly homeless, and far from one's place of origin.
You'd think we'd never seen a comb
Neglecting personal grooming, reflecting a disregard for societal norms.
Sent a letter to Mom & Dad
Communicating financial struggles to parents through a letter.
Mom & Dad the money's running out
Indicating a sense of urgency and financial hardship in the family.
Got a letter from Mom & Dad
Receiving a letter from parents, possibly disappointed by their response.
They didn't send me anything
Expressing disappointment at not receiving any assistance from parents.
There's a shield around us
Repeating the imagery of the protective shield, now associated with being heady and groundless.
We are heady we are groundless
Describing a carefree and unattached state of being.
& we burn our friends & kill their names
Engaging in destructive behaviors that harm friendships and tarnish reputations.
Build insecure & petty fames
Building fame on insecure and trivial grounds.
& tattoo things that we believe
Permanently marking beliefs on the body through tattoos.
Stars & skulls & hearts in half-sleeves
Describing specific tattoo imagery, possibly symbolic of personal experiences.
There's a shield around us
Repeating the theme of a protective shield and questioning how someone found them.
Tell me how is it you've found us
Inquiring about the discovery of their hidden or protected existence.
Cause we hide our tracks & watch the ground
Emphasizing secrecy and stealth, avoiding leaving traces behind.
Our footfalls they don't make a sound
Moving silently, without drawing attention to themselves.
We've cursed the names of our hometowns
Cursing the names of hometowns, possibly expressing dissatisfaction or disconnection.
We're compassless & nowhere bound
Being without direction and disconnected from any specific location.
Sent a letter to Mom & Dad
Repeating the act of sending a letter to parents about financial struggles.
Mom & Dad the money's running out
Reiterating the urgency and dire financial situation communicated to parents.
Got a letter from Mom & Dad
Receiving another letter from parents, possibly without understanding the individual's situation.
I swear to God they don't get me at all
Expressing frustration or disbelief at parents not comprehending their circumstances.
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