Lyrics
Every day I wake up we drink a lot of coffee and watch the CNN
The routine of starting the day with coffee and watching the news on CNN.
Every day I wake up to a bowl of clover honey and let the locusts fly in
Starting the day with a bowl of clover honey while chaos or disturbance enters ("let the locusts fly in").
Lobsterbacks attack the town again
Reference to historical British soldiers, also known as Lobsterbacks, attacking the town (symbolic of oppressive forces).
Wrap all my things in aluminum
Protecting personal items by wrapping them in aluminum, possibly a metaphor for shielding oneself from outside influences.
Beams of darkness streak across the sky
Dark and ominous streaks or lines crossing the sky, suggestive of troubling or foreboding events.
Pink rays from the ancient satellite
Imagery of pink rays from an ancient satellite, possibly referring to a mystical or powerful force.
Every time I look out my window same three dogs looking back at me
A recurring observation of three dogs seen when looking out the window.
Every time I open my windows cranes fly in to terrorize me
Metaphorical entry of cranes through the window, representing intrusion or disturbance.
The power of the Holy Ghost
Repetition emphasizing the power or influence of the Holy Ghost (possibly symbolizing a higher force or authority).
The power of the Holy Ghost
-Shadow of the New Praetorian
"Shadow of the New Praetorian" may imply a looming authoritative figure or government.
Tipping cows in fields Elysian
Playfully tipping over cows in a paradisiacal setting (Elysian fields) as an act of rebellion.
Saturnalia for all you have
"Saturnalia" refers to a festival, possibly suggesting celebration or indulgence.
The seven habits of the highly infected calve
Reference to corrupt or detrimental habits practiced by the infected or influenced individuals.
Swan diving off the tongues of crippled giants
Metaphorically diving into danger or risky situations represented by the tongues of giants.
International Business Machine
Reference to the powerful corporation IBM, possibly commenting on the influence of big business.
Choking on bits of barley bread crumbs
Struggling or suffering, as if choking on small pieces of barley bread.
Oh this burning beard I have come undone
Expressing a feeling of personal unraveling or loss of control, symbolized by a burning beard.
Oh this burning beard I have come undone
-It's just as I've feared, I have, I have come undone
-Bugger, bugger, bugger dumb the last of academe
Disparaging comments about the last remnants of traditional academia.
Okkam's razor makes the cutting clean
Reference to Occam's razor, a principle suggesting simplicity in problem-solving.
Shaven like a banker, lilac vegetal
Imagery of being cleanly shaven and appearing wealthy or powerful.
Break the glass ceiling and golden parachute on down
Breaking through barriers (glass ceiling) and enjoying financial safety nets (golden parachute).
The power of the Holy Ghost comes to town
Reiteration of the influence or power of the Holy Ghost in a town or community.
Remove the shadow of the New Praetorian
Removing the influence or control of a new authoritative figure or government.
Tipping cows in fields Elysian
Repeating the act of playfully tipping cows in an idyllic setting.
Saturnalia for all you have
Another reference to Saturnalia, hinting at the enjoyment of all one possesses.
The seven habits of the highly infected calve
Reiteration of corrupt habits practiced by the infected or influenced individuals.
The seven habits of the highly infected calve
Repeated mention of the detrimental habits or behaviors of the infected individuals.
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