The Ice Machine
Confessions to the Ice Machine: Elijah Ocean's Tale of Midnight Revelations
Lyrics
hello my old friend
Reunion with an old friend is initiated.
tell me how you been?
Asking about the well-being of the friend.
it's been over a year since you lent me your ear
Reflecting on the last time the friend lent a listening ear, noting it's been over a year.
and it's so nice to see you again
Expressing joy at the reunion.
it's a beautiful night
Describing the night as beautiful.
and I may look alright
Appearing fine externally but confessing to being in a messy situation.
but I need to confess I'm in a bit of a mess
Admitting to a personal struggle and anticipating difficulties ahead.
and it's lookin' like it's gonna be tight
Expressing concern about the challenging situation.
she's long and tall
Describing a woman who is long and tall.
waitin' for me down the hall
Indicating the woman is waiting down the hall.
with a pair of Dixie cups
Detailing the presence of Dixie cups.
and a fifth of Kentucky Deluxe
Referring to a bottle of Kentucky Deluxe.
and here I stand
Positioned with an empty bucket, possibly in a vulnerable state.
empty bucket in hand
Being honest and confessing to the ice machine.
comin' clean to the ice machine
(Empty line, no specific meaning.)
I know I shouldn't'a called
Acknowledging a mistake in reaching out.
I shouldn't be here at all
Recognizing the inappropriate presence in the current situation.
down in the lounge we had a couple of rounds
Recalling rounds in the lounge but not blaming alcohol for the current predicament.
but I can't blame the alcohol
Accepting responsibility despite the influence of alcohol.
so help me cool it down
Seeking assistance to cool down and regain composure.
take a breath and come unwound
Encouraging a deep breath to ease tension.
and maybe I can find the nearest exit sign
Expressing a desire to find an escape route from the current situation.
and finally quit foolin' around
Committing to stop fooling around and taking things seriously.
oh but she's long and tall
(Repetition of lines 11-17, indicating persistence in the situation.)
waitin' for me down the hall
-with a pair of Dixie cups
-and a fifth of Kentucky Deluxe
-and here I stand
-empty bucket in hand
-comin' clean to the ice machine
-and a fifth of Kentucky Deluxe
(Repetition of lines 13-17, emphasizing the presence of Kentucky Deluxe.)
and here I stand
(Repetition of lines 15-17, emphasizing the vulnerability with an empty bucket.)
with an empty bucket in my hand
(Repetition of lines 13-17, emphasizing the presence of Kentucky Deluxe.)
just comin' clean to the ice machine
(Repetition of lines 15-17, emphasizing the vulnerability with an empty bucket.)
comin' clean to the ice machine
(Repetition of lines 15-17, emphasizing the act of confessing to the ice machine.)
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