Lyrics
Standing on the edge of someone's shadow
Feeling overshadowed or overlooked by someone else's presence or influence.
I put my hands above my head
Submitting or surrendering to a higher authority or power.
But I got several mannequins in my bed
Feeling emotionally distant or disconnected, possibly surrounded by artificial or inert relationships.
So what do I do? (take the high road)
Considering taking a morally righteous path despite difficulties.
Teenage alien blues (take the high road)
Referencing feelings of alienation typical in teenage years.
Oh, no, no
Expressing reluctance or denial.
Can't stand the truth
Struggling to accept or confront reality.
I threw my mind out in the garbage yesterday
Disregarding one's thoughts or ideas.
Whether I'm on drugs or not, I'm brain dead, either way
Feeling mentally incapacitated or dulled, irrespective of drug use.
So what do I do? (take the high road)
Considering the moral or righteous path despite observing someone else's actions.
See you making out (take the high road)
Observing someone engaging in intimate behavior while contemplating a moral decision.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no
Emphasizing reluctance or refusal.
Can't stand the high road, baby
Rejecting the idea of taking the moral high ground.
If you want some of my love, darlin'
Offering love but suggesting that the recipient must make an effort to attain it.
You can walk to my house, babe
Implying that love or affection is not easily obtained; effort is required.
I will stand up for my rights
Expressing determination to defend one's beliefs or entitlements.
From Jesus Jones and all his parasites
Criticizing religious or influential figures and their followers.
They're doing testings on mice
Highlighting animal testing or experimentation, possibly metaphorically.
In a psychedelic chromosome device
Imagery of experimental or unconventional genetic manipulation.
I will stand up in my mind
Asserting strength of mind or willpower.
And tear your heart right down
Threatening emotional harm or pain to someone else.
The current state of our minds
Commenting on the current state of collective consciousness or awareness.
In six or seven years won't matter
Implying a future timeframe where current concerns will seem insignificant.
I will stand up in my mind
Reiterating the earlier assertion of emotional strength or assertiveness.
And tear your heart right down
Repeating the threat of emotional harm or manipulation.
And recognize the future is now
Recognizing the present as a moment to act or make changes.
Oh, but it gets so hard
Expressing difficulty in balancing reality and idealism.
With both feet on the ground
Feeling grounded or rooted in reality.
I could make you my own
Expressing an intention to possess or claim someone.
But now you're down
Noticing a change or decline in someone's state.
And make you my own
Reiterating the desire to possess someone despite their decline.
But now you're down
-Now I've got a sweetie
Referencing a caring partner or lover.
Who knows just how to treat me
Appreciating the treatment received from the partner.
But everyone's talkin' 'bout haircuts
Observing a preoccupation with trivial matters amidst personal concerns.
No, no, everyone's talkin' 'bout Jesus Jones
Highlighting societal fixation or distraction from significant issues.
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