Madman Across the Water
Journey of a Troubled Mind: Unraveling the Madman Across the Water
Lyrics
I can see very well
I have clear perception or understanding.
There's a boat on the reef with a broken back
There's a boat stuck on the reef with a damaged hull.
And I can see it very well
Reiterating the clear observation of the stranded boat.
There's a joke and I know it very well
There's a known joke or situation, and the speaker is familiar with it.
It's one of those that I told you long ago
Referring to a joke previously shared with the listener.
Take my word I'm a madman don't you know
Asserting the speaker's identity as a madman.
Once a fool had a good part in the play
Recalling a time when a foolish person played a significant role in the speaker's life.
If it's so would I still be here today
Questioning whether, if circumstances were different, the speaker would still be present.
It's quite peculiar in a funny sort of way
Describing the peculiarity of the situation in a humorous manner.
They think it's very funny everything I say
Expressing that others find the speaker's words amusing.
Get a load of him, he's so insane
People commenting on the speaker's apparent insanity.
You better get your coat dear
Suggesting someone should leave, possibly due to impending trouble (rain).
It looks like rain
Advising to prepare for rain.
We'll come again next Thursday afternoon
Planning to return on Thursday afternoon.
The In-laws hope they'll see you very soon
In-laws anticipating a visit soon.
But is it in your conscience that you're after
Questioning if the listener's conscience seeks another encounter with the madman.
Another glimpse of the madman across the water
Referencing a distant view of the madman across the water.
I can see very well
Repeating the observation of a stranded boat on the reef.
There's a boat on the reef with a broken back
Reiterating the presence of a boat in distress.
And I can see it very well
Repeating the clear observation of the stranded boat.
There's a joke and I know it very well
There's a known joke or situation, and the speaker is familiar with it.
It's one of those that I told you long ago
Referring to a joke previously shared with the listener.
Take my word I'm a madman don't you know
Asserting the speaker's identity as a madman.
The ground's a long way down but I need more
Expressing a need for more, even though the ground seems far below.
Is the nightmare black
Pondering the color of the nightmare, questioning its nature.
Or are the windows painted
Wondering if the windows are painted black or if the darkness is inherent.
Will they come again next week
Pondering the possibility of a recurring event in the following week.
Can my mind really take it
Questioning the capacity of the speaker's mind to endure potential future events.
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