Open My Present

Unwrapping Long-Awaited Desires: Eels' 'Open My Present'
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Lyrics

I wanna open my present

The speaker expresses a strong desire to open a gift.

look at it rapped up in little big bones

Describes the gift as wrapped in significant, perhaps symbolic, elements ("little big bones").

back up tight just waiting for me

Suggests anticipation with the gift tightly wrapped and waiting for the speaker.

rip it open and set it free

Conveys the eagerness to open the gift and experience its contents.


Relieve my state I just can't wait

Expresses a feeling of impatience and a strong desire for relief.

well I'm a good boy, I behave myself

The speaker characterizes themselves as a well-behaved individual.

I've been patient and waiting so long

Emphasizes the speaker's patience, waiting for a long time.

but waiting you longer it just feels wrong

Highlights the increasing discomfort of prolonged waiting.


I know it's great I just can't wait

Reiterates the speaker's anticipation and eagerness for the gift.


It's right in front of me

The gift is now physically present and visible to the speaker.

I can't stop thinking about it

The speaker is constantly thinking about the gift.

what's the hope ain't letting me

Suggests that hope is keeping the speaker from letting go of the desire for the gift.

go no longer, living without it

Expresses the difficulty of living without the anticipated gift.


I wanna open my present

Reiterates the speaker's strong desire to open the gift.

Well I've been working hard for too long

The speaker has been working hard for an extended period.

Say my prayers and getting my sleep

Describes the speaker's efforts to maintain a disciplined routine.

then require now making up pip

References prayers and sleep as part of the speaker's routine.


I know it's great, I just can't wait

Reiterates the greatness of the anticipated gift and the speaker's impatience.


It's right in front of me

Confirms the presence of the gift in front of the speaker.

I can't stop thinking about it

Reiterates the constant preoccupation with thoughts about the gift.

what's the harm i ain't letting me

Addresses the emotional harm caused by not having the desired gift.

go no longer, living without it

Highlights the difficulty of living without the awaited gift.


I wanna open my present

Reaffirms the speaker's strong desire to open the gift.

look at it rapped up in little big bones

Repeats the description of the gift as wrapped in significant elements.

back up tight just waiting for me

Reiterates the anticipation with the gift tightly wrapped and waiting for the speaker.

rip it open and set it free

Expresses the eagerness to finally open the gift and experience its contents.


Relieve my state I just can't wait

Reiterates the speaker's impatience and the need for relief.


I wanna open my present

Final repetition of the speaker's strong desire to open the gift.

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