Lords of the Boards
Riding High: Unveiling the Thrilling Symbolism in Guano Apes' 'Lords of the Boards'
Lyrics
I've got the snowboard under my feet
Expresses the speaker's control and mastery of a snowboard.
I can fly so high I can fall so deep
Highlights the exhilarating highs and potential deep falls associated with snowboarding.
But who do I see comin' up the track
The speaker notices someone approaching on the same track.
A little green man with his snowboard on his back
Describes a little green man with a snowboard, possibly a whimsical or imaginary character.
He said:And now I'm flying like an angel to the sun
The little green man speaks, expressing a sense of freedom and flight towards the sun.
My feet are burning and I grab into another world
Continues the speaker's experience of flying, with a burning sensation in their feet and a transition to another world, suggesting a surreal or transcendent experience.
With the lords of the boards you're come again around
Repetition of encountering the "lords of the boards," possibly symbolizing skilled or experienced snowboarders. The mention of being "mad like a clown" could signify a carefree and daring attitude.
With the lords of the boards you're come again around
-With the lords of the boards you're come again around
-With the lords of the boards you're come again around
-With the lords of the boards you're come again around
-With the lords of the boards you're mad like a clown
-I can stay behind him if I can
The speaker desires to keep up with the little green man.
I want to be a little more than an "also-ran"
Expresses the speaker's aspiration to be more than just a participant, aiming for a higher level of achievement.
Through every curb he's got me beat
Despite efforts, the speaker is consistently beaten by the little green man in navigating curves.
And maybe's time that I accept defeat
The speaker contemplates accepting defeat, acknowledging the little green man's superiority.
And now I"m flying like an angel to the sun
Reiteration of the speaker's flight experience, emphasizing the burning sensation in their feet and transition to another world.
My feet are burning and I grab into another world
-With the lords of the boards you're come again around
Repetition of encountering the "lords of the boards" with the addition of being "mad like a clown," reinforcing the carefree and adventurous nature associated with skilled snowboarders.
With the lords of the boards you're come again around
-With the lords of the boards you're come again around
-With the lords of the boards you're come again around
-With the lords of the boards you're come again around
-With the lords of the boards you're mad like a clown
-With the lords of the boards you're come again around
Continued repetition, emphasizing the persistent return of the "lords of the boards" and their carefree, clown-like demeanor.
With the lords of the boards you're come again around
-With the lords of the boards you're come again around
-With the lords of the boards you're come again around
-With the lords of the boards you're come again around
-With the lords of the boards you're mad like a clown
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