Lyrics
The other night, a firefight
The speaker recalls a recent intense conflict or argument.
Bursts of sewing machine gun fire
Describes rapid and intense gunfire, comparing it to a sewing machine.
From your position
The source of the gunfire is specified as being from the speaker's position.
Barricaded behind the piano
The speaker is metaphorically barricaded behind a piano, possibly indicating a defensive stance or emotional barrier.
I return with small arms
The speaker returns to the conflict with less intense weapons (small arms).
Stuttered shots from typewriter keys
Describes less intense shots, resembling the sound of a typewriter.
And yet in the silence
Despite the conflict, there is a moment of silence.
Between the volley
The silence occurs between volleys of gunfire.
The hearts of weary camps
Reference to the hearts of the weary camps (individuals or groups involved in the conflict) singing to each other.
Sing to each other
Communication or connection exists even in the midst of conflict.
"However faintly
A faint expression is made, possibly referring to a desire for understanding or resolution.
As we each seek to claim
Individuals seek to claim disputed territory, suggesting a struggle for control or dominance.
Disputed territory"
Continuation of the theme of claiming disputed territory.
The us beneath the other
Repetition emphasizing a sense of unity ("us") beneath the conflict or differences.
The us beneath the other
-The us beneath the other
-The us beneath the other
-The us beneath the other
Reiteration of the unity theme.
Which is rich
Introduction of richness beneath the conflict, possibly indicating hidden or untapped potential.
In natural resources
Repetition emphasizing the richness in natural resources beneath the surface.
In natural resources
-In natural resources
-
Comment