Total Exposure
Unveiling Life's Canvas: Total Exposure by Guided by Voices and Airport 5
Lyrics
How dare you say
Expression of disbelief or challenge towards a statement.
"you have a good one"
Quoting a compliment received, possibly sarcastically.
When it's obvious
Pointing out the obvious contradiction or insincerity.
I don't
Asserting a lack of agreement with the compliment.
As plain as the nose on my face
Emphasizing the obviousness of the disagreement.
Examine small holes with search lights
Metaphorically suggesting a careful examination of small details.
Ad open up the night
Imagery of exploring or revealing hidden aspects with search lights.
To the light
Opening up the night, possibly exposing truth or reality.
Listen to the way the children play
Shifting attention to the innocence of children's play.
As the day slips away
Describing the passage of time as children play.
And the light comes on
Symbolizing the onset of enlightenment or understanding.
Total Exposure
Phrase suggesting complete revelation or disclosure.
Drums can't wait for tomorrow
Personifying drums, expressing impatience for the future.
They want the plastic everlasting
Desiring something enduring and artificial.
Now or never
Emphasizing urgency, choosing between now and never.
But listen to the way the children play
Reiterating the observation of children's play.
As the day slips away
Continuing to describe the passing of time and illumination.
And the light comes on
Repetition of the phrase suggesting complete revelation.
Total Exposure
Blank line, no specific meaning discernible.
And the tide connects
Connecting elements symbolically, possibly cycles or relationships.
Where surfers ride
Referencing a location where individuals ride the waves.
And the power plants the doomsday crop
Linking power plants to a potential catastrophic event.
But listen to the way the children play
Revisiting the innocence of children's play amidst time passing.
As the day slips away
Continuing to describe the progression of time and light.
And the light comes on
Repetition of the phrase suggesting complete revelation.
Total Exposur
Final repetition of the concept of complete exposure or disclosure.
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