Whale In the Corner
Unveiling the Ghostly Truth: Whale in the Corner
Lyrics
There are two types of people in the world
There are two distinct types of people in the world.
Those that quote and those that don't
People can be categorized into those who quote and those who don't.
And just because we haven't made the device to see the ghost whale in the corner
Despite not having a device to detect the ghost whale in the corner, it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
Don't mean it ain't there
Emphasizing the presence of the ghost whale, even if not visible or acknowledged.
You keep making heroes outta dead men
Creating heroes out of deceased individuals, possibly related to war.
Because you keep sending them off to war
Linking hero-making to sending people off to war, possibly criticizing the cycle of conflict.
Execution style
Reference to execution-style actions, possibly in the context of war.
with honours
Executing with honors, suggesting a paradoxical or contradictory approach to war and violence.
And all I want to do is believe you
Expressing a desire to believe someone despite the complexities and contradictions mentioned earlier.
If the world opened its mind as often as its opens its legs
Suggesting that if the world were more open-minded, it wouldn't be in such a troubled state.
It wouldn't be so fucked up
Commenting on the messed-up state of the world due to closed-mindedness.
Die-in
Reference to a "die-in," possibly a form of protest or resistance.
Kiss the ground
Symbolic action of kissing the ground, possibly related to connection or grounding.
Take control
Encouraging taking control of the situation.
We're coming round
Indicating a turning point or change in the world.
Save the world for the last time
Urging to save the world, possibly with a sense of finality.
Come on
An invitation or encouragement to take action.
I kiss my cigarette
A personal action of kissing a cigarette, possibly indicating reflection or contemplation.
Life is better when the food is good
Life is more enjoyable when the quality of food is good.
Stop wishing for more
Discouraging the constant desire for more, advocating contentment.
What have we learned
Raising a question about the lessons learned.
Everything we are ever gonna want is already here
Stating that everything desirable is already present in our home planet.
From our one and only home
Emphasizing the singular nature of our home, possibly Earth.
We lie
Acknowledging deception or falsehoods.
And cheat
Highlighting dishonesty and animosity among people.
And we hate each other
Describing negative emotions and actions towards one another.
In line with caution
Suggesting caution in alignment with human nature.
Human nature has been modified
Commenting on the modification of human nature.
I woke early hours she was standing at the window
Describing an encounter with someone observing something outside early in the morning.
Said there's something out there
Pointing to the existence of something mysterious or unknown.
A better man would have said its ok
Acknowledging the reaction to the mysterious presence, possibly regret for not providing comfort.
I said I know
Confirming understanding of the situation.
Its here scream it like the opera singer's daughter
Comparing the announcement to the way an opera singer's daughter might scream.
Cos we know whats coming if we don't
Expressing awareness of consequences if the unknown is not addressed.
Die-in
Reiteration of "die-in" as a form of resistance or protest.
Kiss the ground
Repeating the symbolic action of kissing the ground.
Take control
Encouraging taking control once again.
We're coming round
Emphasizing a recurring theme of change or revolution.
Save the world for the last time
Reiterating the urgency to save the world, possibly for the last time.
Come on
Another invitation or encouragement to take action.
I kiss my cigarette
Repeating the personal action of kissing a cigarette, possibly for emphasis or closure.
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