Lyrics
Who's gonna pick up the spiders?
Asking who will take care of the unpleasant or challenging aspects of life ("spiders").
Be the candy underneath my eyelids?
Expressing a desire for comfort and sweetness in life, using "candy underneath my eyelids" metaphorically.
Gonna tell me that I'm too far gone
Wondering if someone will tell them they have strayed too far and suggest going back.
And I should go home
Considering the advice to go home, possibly indicating a sense of being lost or disconnected.
Who's gonna pick up the pieces?
Inquiring about who will help in difficult times and mend the broken aspects of life.
Make it better when she reaches?
Seeking support to make things better, especially in relationships.
Gonna tell me that it's been too long
Expecting to be told that it's been too long since they've been away and they should return.
And I should come home
Considering the suggestion to come home, perhaps reflecting on the passage of time.
'Cause I'm a thousand miles away but we're underneath the same sky
Feeling physically distant but emotionally connected, sharing the same sky with someone.
Underneath the marquee moon, tequila sunrise
Referencing iconic imagery ("marquee moon," "tequila sunrise") to describe shared experiences or memories.
About a hundred times a day my finger hovers over FaceTime
Contemplating the impulse to communicate via FaceTime, indicating a desire for connection.
Swear I saw your face in the flicker of a streetlight
Noticing familiar faces in everyday moments, emphasizing the impact of separation.
All your best friends think
Addressing the opinions of friends who view the speaker negatively ("waste man").
I'm a waste man, but
Acknowledging the perception that they might not be living up to societal expectations.
I'm just doing me
Asserting independence and authenticity, choosing to be true to oneself.
I just can't compete
Recognizing personal limitations and challenges in comparison to others.
With these visions of
Highlighting the influence of societal ideals on one's self-perception.
What you think your man should be
Reflecting on the expectations of what a partner should be and the difficulty in meeting those expectations.
Should be
Repeating the idea of what a partner "should be," emphasizing societal pressures.
But who's gonna quit all the violence?
Pondering who will take a stand against violence and break the silence.
Be the one who dares to break the silence?
Expressing the need for someone to encourage them to speak out, even if it's uncomfortable.
Gonna tell me that I've said too much
Considering if they've shared too much and awaiting advice to go back.
And I should go home
Receiving feedback that they've spoken too much and should consider returning.
Who's gonna tell me that it's worth it?
Asking who will affirm that their efforts are worthwhile and encourage them to persist.
That maybe I should put the work in?
Wondering if they should invest more effort and work towards their goals.
Gonna tell me that it's time that I grew up
Anticipating advice to grow up and take life more seriously.
And I should go home
Considering the suggestion to go home and mature.
'Cause I'm a thousand miles away but we're underneath the same sky
Expressing physical distance but emphasizing shared experiences under the same sky.
Underneath the marquee moon, tequila sunrise
Using vivid imagery ("marquee moon," "tequila sunrise") to convey a sense of shared memories.
About a hundred times a day my finger hovers over FaceTime
Repeating the contemplation of using FaceTime as a means of connection.
Swear I saw your face in the flicker of a streetlight
Reiterating the impact of separation, seeing familiar faces in ordinary moments.
Who's gonna pick up the spiders?
Returning to the theme of facing challenges ("spiders") and seeking help.
Be the candy underneath my eyelids?
Repeating the desire for comfort and sweetness, using the metaphor of "candy underneath my eyelids."
Gonna tell me that I'm too far gone
Recalling the feeling of being too far gone and the suggestion to go home.
And I should go home
Reiterating the question of who will help in picking up the pieces and overcoming challenges.
Who's gonna pick up the pieces?
Asking who will assist in making things better, especially when reaching out for support.
Make it better when she reaches?
Questioning if it's been too long since seeking help and considering returning.
Gonna tell me that it's been too long
Reflecting on the passage of time and contemplating the suggestion to come home.
And I should come home
Emphasizing the idea of going home, possibly indicating a desire for familiarity and comfort.
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