Laundromat
Turbulent Depths: Embracing Chaos in a Laundromat
Lyrics
Spinal cord taut to the edge
Feeling intense tension and pressure along the spinal cord, reaching a critical point.
You're bosphorus stretched out, strained dry, dead
Metaphorical reference to being stretched and strained like the Bosphorus, exhausted and lifeless.
You're downed, beaten, worn out, deaf
Expressing a state of defeat, weariness, and hearing impairment after enduring hardships.
Slouched in the tidal puddle of your wreck
Depiction of physical and emotional collapse, symbolized by a person slouching in the aftermath of a wreck.
Your blank eyes scream for help
Describing the desperate plea for assistance through vacant eyes.
Distressed, breathless, strung out, hopeless
Communicating distress, breathlessness, being strung out, and a sense of hopelessness.
Calypso rolls and rolls and in her midst I tumble
Reference to Calypso, a mythical sea nymph, amidst chaos, suggesting the uncontrollable nature of the situation.
Maelstrom, I want out
Expressing a desire to escape from a tumultuous situation likened to a Maelstrom.
I'm a beta fish in a laundromat
Metaphorically portraying oneself as a beta fish in a laundromat, highlighting vulnerability in an incongruous environment.
Charlies grows and growls
Reference to "Charlies" growing and growling, possibly symbolizing external challenges or pressures.
In my ear a somber hound yaps
Imagery of a somber hound yapping in the ear, representing persistent, gloomy thoughts or influences.
I crave for your lights
Expressing a longing or desire for someone's illumination or guidance.
Like a blind ship in the darkest of night
Comparing the desire for light to a blind ship navigating through utter darkness.
Blue dream, blood steam, black ark, dark beast
Utilizing vivid imagery with colors and creatures to depict a dreamlike, mysterious, and possibly ominous atmosphere.
Navel gazing, abyssal dive
Engaging in introspection or self-reflection, taking a deep dive into the abyss of one's thoughts.
Crashing in a thick pool of sour bile
Describing a turbulent emotional experience, crashing into a pool of bitterness and resentment.
Where pale beads lead your way
Symbolic path marked by pale beads, guiding through difficult times.
A distant echo chimes
An echo in the distance, possibly representing a distant memory or reflection.
As you crumble in disarray
Describing the gradual breakdown and loss of control.
Calypso rolls and rolls and in her midst I tumble
Reiteration of Calypso's chaotic influence, emphasizing the struggle within the uncontrollable tide.
Maelstrom, I want out
Repeating the desire to escape the tumultuous situation, emphasizing the urgency to break free.
I'm a beta fish in a laundromat
Reiteration of vulnerability, likening oneself to a beta fish in an environment of uncertainty.
Charlies grows and growls
Continuation of challenges or pressures symbolized by "Charlies" growing and growling.
In my ear a somber hound yaps
Continuation of the somber influence, persistently yapping in the ear.
I crave for your lights
Reiteration of the longing for illumination or guidance, seeking metaphorical "lights" in the darkness.
Like a blind ship in the darkest of night
Reiterating the metaphor of navigating through profound darkness, emphasizing the challenging nature of the journey.
Comment