Don't Be a Stranger
Unraveling Minds: Graham Coxon's Tale of Cognitive Chaos
Lyrics
God it takes you so long just to think
Expressing impatience with someone who takes a long time to think.
You're um and ah-in, I ain't laughing
Observing that the person's indecisiveness is not amusing.
Your brain so dead it's starting to stink
Describing the person's mental state as deteriorating or stagnant.
It's dripping awful by the earful nice, tonight
Using vivid imagery to convey the unpleasantness of the person's thoughts.
God it takes you so long just to think
Reiterating impatience with the person's slow thinking process.
You're um and ah-in, I ain't laughing
Repeating the observation of the person's indecisiveness.
Your brain so dead it's starting to stink
Reiterating the stagnant or deteriorating mental state of the person.
It's dripping awful by the earful nice, tonight
Using vivid imagery to emphasize the negativity of the person's thoughts.
Big rock, dog eating indie frog
Introducing a metaphorical image of a big rock and a dog eating an indie frog, possibly symbolizing challenges or conflicts.
Light yourself a cigarette, fix yourself a drink
Suggesting the person takes a break with a cigarette and a drink.
Don't be a stranger, don't be stranger
Encouraging the person not to be a stranger, possibly urging them to open up or be more familiar.
Light yourself a cigarette, fix yourself a drink
Repeating the suggestion to take a break and relax.
Don't be a stranger to your shrink
Advising the person not to be a stranger to their shrink, indicating the importance of seeking professional help.
I'm convinced that you're the missing link
Expressing a belief that the person is the missing link, possibly implying a connection or understanding missing in their life.
Looking scary, very hairy
Commenting on the person's appearance, describing them as scary and very hairy.
Half your nose is floating in the sink
Using imagery to depict a disturbing scene involving the person's nose.
I saw your nostrils forming eyeballs late last night
Adding surreal elements by describing nostrils forming eyeballs, possibly emphasizing a bizarre or unsettling nature.
Big rock, dog eating indie frog
Repeating the metaphorical image of a big rock and a dog eating an indie frog.
Light yourself a cigarette, fix yourself a drink
Reiterating the suggestion to take a break with a cigarette and a drink.
Don't be a stranger, don't be stranger
Repeating the encouragement not to be a stranger.
Light yourself a cigarette, fix yourself a drink
Reiterating the suggestion to take a break and relax.
Don't be a stranger to your shrink
Repeating the advice not to be a stranger to one's shrink.
Big rock, dog eating indie frog
Repeating the metaphorical image of a big rock and a dog eating an indie frog.
Light yourself a cigarette, fix yourself a drink
Reiterating the suggestion to take a break with a cigarette and a drink.
Don't be a stranger, don't be stranger
Repeating the encouragement not to be a stranger.
Light yourself a cigarette, fix yourself a drink
Reiterating the suggestion to take a break and relax.
Don't be a stranger to your shrink
Repeating the advice not to be a stranger to one's shrink.
Light yourself a cigarette, fix yourself a drink
Reiterating the suggestion to take a break with a cigarette and a drink.
Don't be a stranger, don't be stranger
Repeating the encouragement not to be a stranger.
Light yourself a cigarette, fix yourself a drink
Reiterating the suggestion to take a break and relax.
Don't be a stranger to your shrink
Repeating the advice not to be a stranger to one's shrink.
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