Talking Like Turnstiles
Intoxicated Reflections: Love, Change, and Waiting
Lyrics
Sometimes I talk like a turnstile,
Expresses the speaker's tendency to speak incoherently or confusingly, likening it to the mechanical movement of a turnstile.
When I have had too much to drink.
Suggests that the speaker's speech becomes impaired or unclear when under the influence of alcohol.
A tangled tongue like English Ivy;
Compares the speaker's tangled tongue to the entwining nature of English Ivy, emphasizing the difficulty in communication.
Just like a film dubbed out of sync.
Draws a parallel between the speaker's speech and a film dubbed out of sync, highlighting a lack of harmony or coherence.
The phone is ringing in the guest room;
Introduces a ringing phone in the guest room, indicating an external interruption in the speaker's thoughts or actions.
A muffled voice on the machine.
Describes a muffled voice on the machine, suggesting a distant or unclear communication that may not be immediately addressed.
It's either someone I don't wanna talk to,
Implies the speaker's reluctance to engage with certain individuals, possibly due to unwanted conversations or solicitations.
Or someone selling what I don't need.
Highlights the speaker's aversion to unsolicited offers or items they do not need.
'Cause I'm only waiting for you to come on home.
Expresses the speaker's anticipation for the return of a significant person, suggesting a focus on a meaningful connection.
Sometimes I fall in fits of laughter.
Describes moments of uncontrollable laughter experienced by the speaker.
My bottle shatters on the floor,
Depicts a bottle shattering on the floor, symbolizing a loss of control or a breaking point in the speaker's emotional state.
And you apologize perfusely,
Shows the speaker apologizing for the impact of their intoxicated state on someone else.
For the drunkard on your arm.
Highlights the presence of a drunk person on the speaker's arm, possibly causing embarrassment or regret.
I'll change, love, change, love;
Expresses a commitment to change for the sake of love, acknowledging the need for personal growth or improvement.
Change for you.
Reiterates the speaker's willingness to change for the person they love, emphasizing the importance of the relationship.
'Cause even slurred words can contain some truth.
Suggests that even in drunken speech, there may be elements of truth or sincerity.
I'll change, love, change, love;
Restates the speaker's commitment to change for the sake of love, emphasizing the ongoing process of personal transformation.
Change for you....
(No specific meaning provided in the lyrics for this line.)
When I am ready to.
Indicates a readiness for a significant event or change, possibly related to the mentioned commitment to change for love.
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