Lyrics
Our house, undone by flood and drought
Symbolizes the destruction of the speaker's home due to natural disasters.
Our house, frozen, thawed, then burnt down
Describes the repeated cycles of destruction (frozen, thawed, burnt down) in the speaker's house.
Our house, the sirens of cops echo its doubt
Highlights the impact of societal issues (sirens of cops) on the speaker's home.
Our home. Where I'm unknown. None of it reason why I roam
Expresses a sense of alienation in the speaker's own home, contributing to a desire to roam.
So scared to speak or turn another phrase. Hope you're well-fed
Conveys fear and hesitation in communication, paired with a wish for the well-being of others.
But where is your head? What's gone to your head?
Questions the mental state of someone, possibly due to their actions or decisions.
Nickel and lead. Nickel and lead
Repetition of "Nickel and lead" suggests a recurring theme of hardship or conflict.
Homemade, red-blooded city kids unfazed
Describes resilient city kids unaffected by challenges, emphasizing their homemade nature.
Tickle and ingrain. Fences built from cityscapes
Suggests the persistence of societal boundaries represented by fences made from cityscapes.
Homemade, stripping like lead-chip paint
Metaphorically refers to the removal of layers, possibly exposing vulnerability.
Our home in mental brace from old nickel necklet chains
Addresses historical oppression with imagery of mental braces and nickel necklet chains.
And now it seems we're cut from the same cloth. Won't tie you off
Suggests a shared background but a refusal to be constrained by similar circumstances.
Words in your head poison the bread
Warns against negative thoughts that can harm relationships or personal well-being.
Nickel and lead. Nickel and lead
Reiterates the theme of hardship and conflict through the repetition of "Nickel and lead."
You could be loved
Offers a glimmer of hope or positivity amid the challenges presented.
My girl, empathic and pure of heart
Describes the speaker's partner as empathic and pure-hearted.
My aim is also true. I'll be here when you get through
Expresses commitment to support the partner through difficult times.
This self-proposed exile from our home
Acknowledges a self-imposed separation from the speaker's home, possibly for personal growth.
A failure to lead a family in grief through legacy bends
Reflects on the speaker's failure to lead their family through challenging times and legacy bends.
Nickel and lead. Nickel and lead
Repeats the motif of "Nickel and lead," reinforcing the enduring struggles faced.
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