Lyrics
I'm riding in boxes
I find myself confined or limited in some way, possibly metaphorically represented as "riding in boxes."
To a place in the sky
I am heading towards a destination in the sky, suggesting a journey or pursuit of something higher.
There's a floor above the ceiling
There is a boundary or obstacle represented by a "floor above the ceiling" on the island within the speaker's perception.
Of the island in my eye
The island in the speaker's eye may symbolize a personal or internal landscape that is being observed or contemplated.
I'm keeping my money
The speaker is preserving their resources, both material and emotional, by "keeping money" and "keeping you in my mind."
And keeping you in my mind
Despite waiting and facing challenges, the speaker remains alive and engaged, possibly expressing resilience.
I've been waiting unwanted, unspared and alive
The speaker describes a state of being unwanted and unspared, yet alive, emphasizing a sense of perseverance or endurance.
It's all the good horses
The phrase "all the good horses" may symbolize valuable or noble aspects of life or experiences.
In graves of dead men
The reference to "graves of dead men" suggests the consequences or sacrifices associated with these noble aspects.
Litigating our divorces
The speaker mentions legal proceedings, possibly signifying conflicts and struggles in relationships represented as divorces.
And they hate all our friends
People disapprove of the speaker's friends, possibly contributing to the challenges in their life.
A harness of corset
A corset-like harness is tight around the speaker's head, implying restriction or pressure.
Wrapped tight round my head
This line could symbolize a sense of hunger or longing for something, possibly metaphorical or representing unmet needs.
My mouths getting hungry
The speaker expresses a physical hunger for sustenance, drawing a parallel to the metaphorical hunger mentioned earlier.
For the hand its been fed
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the growing hunger or desire.
My mouths getting hungry
The ground is shaking, possibly indicating instability or upheaval.
For the hand its been fed
Metaphorical imagery portraying the rich exerting force or power, contributing to the struggles of the less privileged.
The grounds been shaking
Challenges and difficulties faced by those who are broken or disadvantaged, symbolized by "the feet of the broken."
Like the fists of the rich
An unsolvable problem or unfulfilled desire is likened to scratching an itch that cannot be alleviated.
At the feet of the broken
The speaker feels low and lifeless in a difficult situation, possibly representing a personal struggle.
Like scratching an itch it can't fix
Adverse circumstances are accompanied by tears, contrasting with the fits thrown by those in authority.
I'm down in the gutter
Repetition of the metaphor of "good horses" in graves, possibly emphasizing the loss of noble or valuable aspects.
Feeling dead and getting stiff
Similar to line 10, legal processes are involved in the speaker's personal struggles and conflicts.
And the clouds have been cryin'
Hostility towards the speaker's friends continues, adding to the challenges they face.
While the suits have been throwin' fits
Repetition of the corset-like harness metaphor, highlighting the persistent pressure or constraint.
It's all the good horses
The speaker expresses a growing hunger or desire, emphasizing the impact of unmet needs.
In graves of dead men
Similar to line 9, the consequences or sacrifices associated with noble aspects are reiterated.
They litigate our divorces
Continuation of the legal theme, suggesting ongoing struggles and conflicts in relationships.
And they hate all our friends
Reiteration of disapproval towards the speaker's friends, possibly contributing to their challenges.
A harness of corset
Repetition of the metaphor of a tight harness around the head, emphasizing the enduring pressure or restriction.
Wrapped tight round my head
Repetition of the physical and metaphorical hunger, underscoring the unmet needs and desires.
My mouths getting hungry
Similar to line 13, expressing a sense of hunger or longing for something unfulfilled.
For the hand its been fed
Repetition of the physical hunger metaphor, reinforcing the theme of unmet needs and desires.
My mouths getting hungry
Reiteration of the metaphorical hunger for something unfulfilled or lacking in the speaker's life.
For the hand its been fed
Repetition of the metaphorical hunger, emphasizing the persistent longing for unmet needs.
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