Safety in Numbers
Finding Sanctuary: Unveiling the Depths of Safety in Numbers
Lyrics
There is safety in numbers
Emphasizes the sense of security that comes with being part of a larger group.
And people and things and in big wads
Safety is found in the presence of people, possessions, and wealth.
Of money and
Security is associated with the accumulation of money.
Great big platinum rings
References the symbolic value of expensive jewelry as a form of protection.
And no one will ever get near me again
Expresses a desire to maintain distance from others, possibly due to past experiences.
There is safety in numbers,
Reiterates the idea that safety is found in being part of a larger group or community.
In numbers my friend
Strengthens the theme of safety and security through numbers.
There are people who watch you in your
Describes the feeling of being observed and monitored, possibly alluding to a lack of privacy.
Windows at night
Specifically mentions the act of being watched through windows at night.
And they follow your movements in the
Highlights the surveillance in a cold and clinical environment, such as under fluorescent lights.
Cold fluorescent light
Continues to depict a sense of being tracked and observed.
They wait for their moment,
Suggests a threat that patiently waits for an opportunity to harm.
They'll get you in the end
Emphasizes the inevitability of being affected by external forces.
There is safety in numbers
Repeats the theme of safety being found in numbers, reinforcing the idea.
In numbers my friend
Restates the security that comes with being part of a collective entity.
I want just like you before
Shares a desire for love, indicating a common human need for connection.
You want somebody to love
Expresses a shared human experience of seeking companionship.
Since that day I learned the score
Reflects on a past event that led to personal growth and resilience.
I know how to rise above
Conveys the ability to overcome challenges and difficulties.
There is shelter in power
Indicates safety in positions of authority and influence.
And promises of pain and in
References the assurance that comes with the ability to inflict pain.
Lovers and lawyers
Includes lovers and lawyers as sources of protection, possibly highlighting emotional and legal support.
And dogs pulling at the chain
Mentions the restraint of powerful forces (represented by dogs) that keep others at a distance.
And no one will ever get near me again
Reiterates the desire for personal space and protection from potential harm.
There is safety in numbers
Repeats the idea that safety is found in numbers, reinforcing the overarching theme.
In numbers my friend
Restates the security provided by being part of a collective entity.
You will find me well protected
Asserts a state of being well-protected within the safety of numbers.
When you come around today
Warns of protection when someone approaches, suggesting a guarded attitude.
So remember what
Advises the listener to remember the warning and continue on their way.
I told you and continue on your way
Emphasizes the persistence of the need for personal space and protection.
Cause no one will ever
Reiterates the resolve to keep others at a distance, echoing the earlier sentiments.
Get near me again
Reaffirms the commitment to preventing others from getting close.
There is safety in numbers, in numbers
Repeats the central theme of safety in numbers, reinforcing the message.
My friend
Concludes by restating the security derived from being part of a collective entity.
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