Arabian Disco
Desert Dreams: Unveiling the Symbolism in Faith No More's Arabian Disco
Lyrics
Has it been so long
Reflecting on the passage of time
Do you think we know
Questioning our understanding of the situation
Do you think we care
Questioning our level of concern or empathy
Die, for the here and now
Expressing a willingness to sacrifice for the present moment
Do you remember why
Prompting a recollection of a past event
Do you remember how
Prompting a recollection of the method or manner of a past event
Face, out
Encouraging someone to face outward, potentially confront challenges
Stick your chest, out
Advising to display confidence or pride
Stomach, in
Encouraging a composed or controlled appearance
That's right
Reinforcing the importance of the previous lines
Do you really know
Questioning the depth of understanding
Where the harems go
Asking about the whereabouts or destiny of exotic and private places
In the desert snow, hail
Describing a contrasting image of a dream-like place in the harsh reality
An oasis dream doesn't really seem
Suggesting that a dream may lose its significance when faced with harsh reality
To mean a thing when you're out, cold
Emphasizing the insignificance of certain things when facing difficulties
So, hands, up
Commanding to raise hands, possibly in surrender or submission
Put your guards, up
Instructing to be vigilant or defensive
Feet, down
Advising to keep feet firmly on the ground
Up, down
Highlighting the cyclical nature of movement (up, down)
Forward, march
Ordering to move forward with determination
Left, right
Emphasizing the importance of balance and order
Cold, cold
Expressing a sensation of coldness, potentially a metaphor for detachment
I feel cold
Reiterating the feeling of coldness
Comment