Lyrics
full moon shimmering on the sea
Describes a serene scene with a full moon reflecting on the sea.
the cat tried to get the calamari
Depicts a cat attempting to catch calamari, suggesting a playful or carefree moment.
served up feta and melon slices
Refers to a meal served with feta and melon slices, indicating a shared experience.
left to nothing but our devices
Suggests a shift to isolation or loneliness as the speaker is left with only their devices.
they built a mosque on top of the ruins
Mentions the construction of a mosque on ruins, possibly symbolizing renewal or change.
grown men shoot guns at balloons
Describes a contrasting image of grown men shooting at balloons, highlighting unpredictability.
prayer rings out on the patio
References prayer ringing out on the patio, blending the secular and spiritual.
time is an ocean 'cause it ebbs and flows
Metaphorically views time as an ocean with its ebbs and flows, suggesting life's cyclical nature.
tiles, so Byzantine
Describes tiles as Byzantine, hinting at intricate or complex patterns in life.
Medusa's head is green
Associates Medusa's head with green, possibly symbolizing danger or transformation.
sailboats rock on the choppy waves
Depicts sailboats rocking on choppy waves, symbolizing instability or challenges.
eggplant salad is what we taste
Mentions tasting eggplant salad, representing a specific experience or memory.
our life stories in the coffee grounds
Suggests finding personal narratives in the coffee grounds, reflecting on experiences.
things are looking up, but we're going down
Expresses optimism amid challenges but acknowledges a downward trend.
in the final days of democracy
Refers to the final days of democracy, possibly addressing political or societal concerns.
I'm swimming with a dog named Lucy
Shares a moment of swimming with a dog named Lucy, incorporating an element of companionship.
(a spa service to soothe anxiety)
Introduces a spa service as a means to soothe anxiety, emphasizing self-care.
we're locked down, fucked, and we'll do it again
Expresses a sense of being locked down and resigned to repeating challenging experiences.
we're going down
Reiterates the idea of going down, reinforcing a negative trend or fate.
tiles, so Byzantine
Repeats the description of Byzantine tiles, emphasizing complexity or intricacy.
Medusa's head is green
Reiterates the association of Medusa's head with green, maintaining a consistent metaphor.
Comment