Lindsay
Echoes of Home: Elliott Brood's Lindsay Unveiled
Lyrics
Can I sleep for a while
Expresses a desire or need for a temporary break or rest.
Eighteen wheelers shake the walls
Describes a disruptive presence, possibly symbolic of challenges or disturbances represented by eighteen wheelers.
And the mortar's coming out
Suggests deterioration or damage with "mortar coming out," indicating the physical state of the surroundings.
City says they'll tear down
Refers to a potential demolition or removal of a structure by the city.
We grew up right here
Establishes a connection to a specific place or home where the speaker grew up.
Door frames marked with eighteen years
Highlights the passage of time with door frames marked by eighteen years, implying memories and milestones.
Our lives in crooked frames
Reflects on the imperfect or unconventional aspects of life, symbolized by "crooked frames."
And kitchen table coffee stains
Evokes a sense of familiarity and shared experiences with the mention of kitchen table coffee stains.
Go to sleep with a smile
Suggests a content and peaceful state before bedtime, possibly reminiscing about positive experiences.
Curled up winter's fireside
Describes a cozy and comforting scene by the winter's fireside, reinforcing the idea of warmth and security.
Flashlights on frozen pipes
Implies challenges or difficulties, as indicated by flashlights on frozen pipes, possibly referencing the need for preparedness.
And winter nights still frozen tight
Highlights the enduring nature of winter nights, suggesting a sense of persistence or resilience.
And this old house
Introduces the motif of an old house, potentially symbolic of memories, experiences, and the passage of time.
Packed up now and emptied out
Suggests a significant change or departure, with the house being packed up and emptied out.
Keep the things we spoke about
References preserving memories or important aspects despite the physical departure or change.
And let that pistol sort the rest of it out
Introduces the concept of using a pistol to resolve or deal with unresolved issues or challenges.
Let it sort the rest of it out
Reiterates the idea of relying on the pistol to handle and resolve remaining issues.
Ooh
Concludes the lyrics with an expressive sound, potentially conveying emotion or a lingering sentiment.
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