Lyrics
Vorrei e, non vorrei, non accendere le luci mai
Expressing ambivalence about turning on the lights, suggesting a hesitation or reluctance to confront reality.
On the wind a ticket blows, sit down and enjoy the show
Reference to a ticket blowing in the wind, inviting the listener to enjoy a metaphorical show, possibly the unfolding of life.
There's a playbill on your seat, 'David Comes to Life,' it reads
Describing a playbill for "David Comes to Life," implying a theatrical or scripted nature to existence.
Never dream and never age, watch the drama on the stage
Encouraging a passive approach to life, avoiding dreams and aging, and observing the drama from a detached perspective.
Quiet as the lights are drawn, let the sirens sing their songs
Describing a moment of transition as lights dim, inviting the sirens to sing, possibly signifying a shift or change.
I feel like I'll never leave, like I belong right here
Expressing a sense of belonging and reluctance to leave, possibly in a state of contentment or comfort.
Among the pale on an indolent odyssey
Being part of an indolent odyssey among the pale, suggesting a lethargic or passive journey.
I feel warm and invisible now that my wits are dim
Feeling warm and invisible with dulled senses, possibly alluding to a state of intoxicated or altered consciousness.
Gone is the glare of day, and my cup is full
Describing the absence of daylight and a full cup, indicating a sense of completion or fulfillment.
It's so nice to get off my feet
Expressing relief or pleasure at getting off one's feet, possibly escaping the demands or pressures of life.
Trace the spotlight's shine over me
Encouraging the listener to trace the spotlight's shine, possibly urging self-reflection or introspection.
Heavy comes serenity, the blinding lamp of reverie
Describing the arrival of serenity with the blinding lamp of reverie, suggesting a tranquil state of contemplation.
Every dream buries its day, so why not doze your life away?
Encouraging a carefree attitude, suggesting that every dream buries its day, advocating a relaxed approach to life.
When you die you get to see all the things you could have been
Reflecting on the potential unfulfilled possibilities that one sees upon death, contemplating the paths not taken.
Every word you couldn't keep, so smell the ripe flowers of sleep
Reflecting on the impermanence of spoken words, urging appreciation for the fleeting moments of life.
Take me off to paradise, I'll pay you any price
Expressing a willingness to pay any price to be taken to paradise, possibly a metaphor for an idealized state.
Just sit me down with a crown for my sacrifice
Requesting a crown for sacrifice, possibly symbolizing recognition or reward for enduring challenges.
Start the show, and go, go get me everything
Commanding the start of the show and a desire for everything, expressing a desire for fulfillment or abundance.
I'm at home all alone in this nothingness
Feeling at home in nothingness, possibly suggesting comfort in emptiness or a state of detachment.
Open my petals wide, let the perfume inside
Metaphorically opening up to receive the perfume of life, possibly embracing experiences and sensations.
And then I'll close my eyes
Expressing a willingness to close one's eyes, possibly indicating a surrender to the inevitable.
And let the drip hit hard on the back of my mind
Describing the impact of a metaphorical drip on the mind, possibly alluding to subconscious influences.
Have you got a torch to light
Pose a question about having a torch to light, possibly seeking guidance or illumination in the face of the unknown.
To guide you through the coming night?
Suggesting the need for guidance through the upcoming night, reinforcing the theme of seeking direction.
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