Life on Mars
Escape Gravity: Unraveling the Martian Metaphor in Cookie Rabinowitz's 'Life on Mars'
Lyrics
And so it seems, and so it goes
Expressing resignation or acceptance of a situation, acknowledging the inevitability of events.
no one cares, no one knows
Highlighting a sense of indifference or isolation, suggesting a lack of attention or awareness from others.
It can be hard breaking a pattern
Reflecting on the difficulty of breaking away from established habits or routines.
When they know you at the bar
Describing a familiarity with the individual at a bar, possibly implying a routine or social pattern.
But if things get rough on Saturn
Suggesting that if faced with challenges on Saturn (a metaphorical place), one can explore alternatives like "life on Mars."
You can check out life on Mars
Reiterating the idea of seeking refuge or a new perspective by exploring unconventional options.
Go check the mail, and Photoshop your face
Encouraging mundane activities like checking the mail and altering one's appearance digitally (Photoshop).
Suck all night, and sleep all day
Depicting a lifestyle of staying awake at night and sleeping during the day, possibly suggesting an unconventional or nocturnal existence.
It can be hard breaking a pattern
Repeating the idea that breaking established patterns can be challenging, especially in social settings like a bar.
When they know you at the bar
Reiterating the familiarity with others at the bar, reinforcing the challenge of deviating from known routines.
But if things get rough on Saturn
Echoing the sentiment that when facing difficulties on Saturn, one can escape to the alternative of "life on Mars."
You can check out life on Mars
Reaffirming the idea of exploring unconventional options when confronted with challenges.
Liquid, pills, and powder
Listing substances (liquid, pills, and powder) as metaphorical remedies for emotional wounds or difficulties.
Are like bandaids for your scars
Comparing substances to bandaids, suggesting a temporary or superficial solution to emotional scars.
And the gravity will weigh you down
Metaphorically expressing the burden of life's challenges, symbolized by gravity weighing one down.
You can check out life on Mars
Reinforcing the idea of seeking an unconventional and alternative life when faced with difficulties.
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