Lyrics
The boy of the east
The person referred to as "the boy" is associated with the east.
Knife on the cheek
A metaphorical depiction of a challenging or confrontational situation, represented by a knife on the cheek.
Cutting clean against the grain
An act of defiance or unconventional behavior, going against the norm.
Spit on your Lord
An expression of disrespect or rebellion, spitting on a symbol of authority or deity.
She melt in her jeans
A sensual or intimate scene, with the mention of melting in jeans.
Castrate the beast
A metaphorical emasculation, possibly challenging traditional masculinity.
Scarred the earth and spun her wheels
Causing damage to the environment and engaging in wasteful or destructive behavior.
Forget all the names
An invitation or directive to forget individual identities and focus on shared experiences.
Remember the scrapes
Embracing challenges or difficulties as valuable experiences.
Random signs of another life
Encountering random signs or symbols that signify an alternate or different life.
I’m a boy of the least
The speaker identifies as someone of lesser significance or importance.
I get lost in the hive
Feeling overwhelmed or absorbed within a group or society, represented as a hive.
Scarred the ground and fell asleep
Causing damage to the ground and entering a state of rest or detachment.
I went and buried my mind
Metaphorically burying one's thoughts or consciousness.
Skidding down the edge of fuckin monoliths
Engaging in risky behavior near imposing structures or symbols.
Random signs of another life
Encountering random signs or symbols that suggest the presence of a different life.
Comment