Laughing for the West
Navigating Existence: Joe Winter's Sonic Odyssey
Lyrics
I’m gonna hold down the line
I am determined to endure difficulties or challenges.
Stay down with the ship
I will stay loyal and committed, even in tough times.
If I watch you on my tv
Observing someone on television, wondering if I'll quickly adopt their traits or lifestyle.
Will I become you quick
Concern about the influence of media on identity and self-perception.
Come on and hold down the time
Encouragement to seize the moment or make the most of the present.
Like crystals under the land
Comparing time to crystals beneath the surface, possibly implying hidden beauty or value.
Let me know if I cut
Asking for feedback on the impact of words or actions.
Through the skin of your hands
Questioning the depth of emotional connection, whether it penetrates beyond surface level.
If I fall down
Contemplating the possibility of failure or setbacks.
If I loose your grip
Concern about losing someone's support or connection.
Wait for the man to come in
Anticipating the arrival of an unknown figure or event.
I don’t even know his name
Lack of knowledge about a significant person.
But he looks at me like I
Perceived recognition from someone unfamiliar.
Come from faraway
Sensing a connection with a distant place or origin.
Oh, when you shake me it hurts my brain
Physical or emotional pain caused by someone's actions.
When you leave me I waste away
Feeling a sense of decay or deterioration when separated from someone.
When you go I feel to strange
Experiencing an unusual or uncomfortable sensation when someone leaves.
I’m proud
Expressing pride, possibly in personal accomplishments or identity.
I’m slowly invading my soul
A gradual internal transformation, possibly related to personal growth or change.
But I need a little bit more of your flow
Desiring more of someone's positive influence or energy.
I’m not sure if it either
Uncertainty about a situation or direction.
If when we bend down we’ll see them
Speculating about potential revelations or discoveries when bending down.
I’m bowling neither for the south nor the east, like
Remaining neutral, not favoring either the south or east in a metaphorical sense.
I’m holding you hostage to the world
Symbolic confinement or control over someone or something.
I’m basting my bird for all that it’s worth
Investing time and effort into something valuable.
I’m laughing for the west
Expressing amusement or joy specifically associated with the western direction.
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