Born
Unveiling Life's Enigma: Hothouse Flowers' 'Born' Explained
Lyrics
Is it a garden waiting to grow
Reflecting on potential and possibilities, questioning if it's a fertile ground awaiting growth.
Is it a secret that nobody knows
Pondering whether there's a hidden truth or knowledge that remains undisclosed.
Is it a poison or is it a cure
Considering the dual nature of something, weighing if it's harmful like poison or a remedy like a cure.
Contaminated when you think that it's pure
Suggesting that something may appear pure initially but can be tainted or contaminated upon closer inspection.
Born live on the air
Describing the act of coming into existence, being born, and doing so publicly on the airwaves.
At a tv station with the whole world there
Depicting a birth that takes place in a television station, witnessed by the global audience.
Born holding your hand
Highlighting the intimate connection with someone, possibly a guiding figure during the journey of life.
Spinning the big wheel with the studio band
Emphasizing the influence of external factors, like fate or circumstances, symbolized by the "big wheel" and studio band.
Will you be true or will you be false
Questioning the sincerity of relationships, pondering whether loyalty or falsehood will prevail.
Is it an omen or is it a curse
Exploring the uncertainty of events, considering if they carry a foreboding omen or a blessing-like curse.
Will it be early or will it be late
Contemplating the timing of significant events, wondering if they will occur early or late.
Is it a dead end or is there a gate
Considering the possibility of a dead end in life or the existence of opportunities symbolized by a gate.
Born live on the air...
Reiterating the theme of being born, emphasizing the live and public nature of this existence.
Will you be here or some place else
Questioning the commitment and presence of someone, pondering if they will be there or elsewhere.
Will you be tired or will I have to dance
Wondering about the energy and enthusiasm of someone, considering if they will be tired or engaged enough to dance.
Will you be sexy will you lie on the floor
Exploring the sensual and intimate aspects of a relationship, questioning the level of attractiveness and honesty.
Or will you forget completely what I came here for
Expressing concern about potential forgetfulness regarding the purpose or essence of the encounter.
Born live on the air...
Reiterating the theme of being born, underscoring the public and live nature of the existence.
Have you been drinking or is it your scent
Questioning whether the influence of alcohol or personal fragrance is present in the interaction.
There's so many bottles is your money all spent
Observing an abundance of bottles, suggesting a potential financial extravagance or depletion.
Is there a corner to put all this mess
Asking if there is a space or resolution for the chaos and disorder represented by the mess.
You'd think you were lazy, please undress
Suggesting a perception of laziness and requesting vulnerability, symbolized by undressing.
Born live on the air...
Reiterating the theme of being born, emphasizing the live and public nature of this existence.
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