Eight Miles Low
Dreams and Desires Unveiled: Cheap Trick's Eight Miles Low
Lyrics
When I was a little boy
Reflecting on childhood.
I dreamed of playing with bigger toys
Desire for more significant experiences or possessions.
I just knew what I just knew
Confident in certain knowledge or intuition.
What else was I supposed to do?
Uncertainty about alternatives or choices.
Scream, dream, scream, dream
Expressing a cycle of emotions: alternating between screaming (frustration or passion) and dreaming (aspirations or desires).
Scream, dream, scream, dream
-Scream, dream
-Another notch on the bedpost
Metaphorically referring to romantic conquests or relationships ("notches on the bedpost," "lips on the list of life").
Another notch on your gun
-Put your lips on the list of life
-Another notch on your gun
-Years gone by and now I'm eight
Signifying the age of eight, potentially a transition from childhood innocence.
The girl next door, I can't tolerate
Disdain for someone nearby, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance ("girl next door") and an acceptance of a situation despite reluctance.
She found a patient, oh, I give in
-She's the nurse with the medicine
-Scream, dream, scream, dream
Reiteration of the emotional cycle (scream/dream).
Scream, dream, scream, dream
-Scream, dream
-Another notch on the bedpost
Continuation of the metaphor of romantic experiences or conquests, acknowledging shared experiences ("you're not the only one").
Another notch on your gun
-Put your lips on the list of life
-You had it all but you're not the only one
-You're not the only boy
Recognition that there are others involved in similar situations ("You're not the only boy").
Violins, I can hear you call
Desire for attention or affection, feeling disregarded or neglected despite yearning for connection.
I found out you don't care at all
-Violins, tell me, what to do
-All I want is to play with you
-The day that I turned twenty-one
Reaching a significant age (21) and feeling a sense of personal power or prowess.
Thought I was the biggest gun
-Lusted from your face to view
-What else was I supposed to do?
-Scream, dream, scream, dream
Repetition of emotional turmoil (scream/dream).
Scream, dream, scream, dream
-Scream, dream
-Another notch on the bedpost
Continued reflection on shared experiences and desires with others.
Another notch on your gun
-Put your lips on the list of life
-You had it all but you're not the only boy
-You're not the only one
Acknowledging the existence of other people in similar situations.
Violins, I can hear you call
Reiteration of yearning for attention or affection, feeling disregarded or neglected in pursuit of connection.
I found out you don't care at all
-Violins, tell me, what to do
-All I want is to play with you
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