Under the Influence
Journey through the Strobophonic Night: Under the Influence
Lyrics
now out past the cast of boredom cards get
Expressing being beyond a state of boredom, encountering challenges or situations.
dealt i sift and sort them table rooftops
Engaging in a process of sorting and organizing experiences, perhaps on metaphorical "table rooftops."
coming down wooden nickels lost and
Facing difficulties, possibly losing valuable resources ("wooden nickels").
found apple pie I'm eating cake now
Indulging in pleasures and excesses, enjoying both apple pie and cake.
coming to the table late now juke joint fights
Arriving late to the table, experiencing conflicts in a lively entertainment venue ("juke joint fights").
and diamond lights immune to poision ivy
Being resistant or immune to negative influences, like poison ivy.
snake bites batteries from start to chuck got
Encountering challenges or disruptions ("snake bites") from the beginning.
the outer limits voodoo luck stand by on a
Exploring unconventional and mysterious aspects of life ("outer limits," "voodoo luck").
highball holiday served fresh from a plastic
Experiencing a festive and carefree time, possibly with a reference to drinking ("highball holiday").
tray I've been around and up and down
Having diverse experiences, going through ups and downs.
overboard when ship came down out of
Experiencing a significant change or challenge, perhaps a metaphorical shipwreck.
mind and sight in the strobophonic light I'm
Being in a psychedelic or disorienting state of mind ("strobophonic light").
under the influence tonight on the concrete
Under the influence of something, possibly substances or emotions, on a solid surface.
on the glass beyond the neon green bus
Observing the surroundings beyond a transparent barrier, like a glass window.
pass nowhere fast is where I'm going like a
Moving aimlessly or without clear direction, emphasizing the speed ("nowhere fast").
crack that's slowly leaking juice on the floor
Metaphorically leaking energy or vitality slowly, possibly due to a negative influence ("crack").
do a little less i take a little more time day to
Taking things more slowly and deliberately, possibly in response to challenges.
day and eye to eye when these walls
Building connections or understanding with others face to face.
become alive the sparkle helmet spins
Experiencing a lively and dynamic transformation, possibly involving creative inspiration.
around midnight streak in a twist top town
Observing a distinct streak or pattern in a town, possibly related to nightlife.
crystal clear through amber glasses bad with
Seeing things clearly, even through distorted lenses or perspectives.
names but worse with faces zig zag
Having challenges with remembering names but struggling even more with recognizing faces.
wandering on the curve transparent mason
Moving in a zigzag pattern, navigating challenges on a curved path.
dixon curves i've got more nerve than a tiki
Expressing boldness or courage, possibly in the face of a storm or adversity.
torch in a quiet storm so i'm searchin for the
Searching for a profound or transformative experience ("third kind") and breaking free from constraints.
third kind blast off and cut the cord
Initiating a departure or significant change, possibly cutting ties with something.
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