Lyrics
Halos, cloudburst flares
Reference to celestial phenomena, possibly symbolizing purity or divine presence.
hear those engines roar
Sensory experience of powerful engines, suggesting intensity and urgency.
electrical storms everywhere
Mention of widespread turmoil or chaos represented by electrical storms.
Closely friction'd air
Close, intense, and potentially uncomfortable atmospheric conditions.
rumbling through the wire
Rumbling sounds, indicating tension or unrest communicated through wires.
electrical fire in your hair
Imagery of an electrical fire in hair, possibly expressing emotional intensity or passion.
Grabs of news and ballyhoo
References to media sensationalism and hype.
drone on and on
Monotonous and persistent drone of news, possibly highlighting information overload.
dabs of truth bout me and you
Bits of truth mixed with misinformation about the narrator and someone else.
so long wrong and gone
Sense of time passing and mistakes being acknowledged and abandoned.
But man, when it breaks
A breaking point where something significant occurs.
it's gonna wash away
The impact of the breaking point, cleansing and purifying.
and clear off the pavements
Clearing away obstacles or troubles from daily life.
man, what would it take
Reflecting on the enormity of change and the need for a fresh start.
to begin like we've never seen
A desire to initiate a new beginning, free from past experiences.
electrical storms in Berlin
Specifically placing the imagined change in the context of Berlin.
Things change so hasty now
Commenting on the rapid pace of change and the blurring of personal narratives.
all our stories haze
Uncertainty and distortion in personal stories due to the influence of electrical phenomena.
in electrical rays of the day
Daytime experiences influenced or obscured by electrical rays.
You once laughed out loud
A reminiscence of a moment of genuine laughter.
said you'd rather be proud
Expressing a preference for pride over vulnerability.
for a moment forever like this
Desiring a timeless moment of pride and joy.
But man, when it breaks
A repetition of the idea of a breaking point and its transformative power.
it's gonna wash away
Reiteration of the cleansing effect of the breaking point.
and clear off the pavements
Extending the imagery of clearing obstacles from daily life.
man, what would it take
Pondering the requirements for a fresh start and change.
to begin like we've never been
Emphasizing the idea of a new beginning as if starting from scratch.
electrical storms on the wind
Reiteration of the transformative power of electrical storms, emphasizing the unpredictability of change.
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