Lyrics
Florida
Introduction of the setting or theme: "Florida."
(chorus)
Beginning of the chorus section.
I don't think I'll make it hanging here another day, I get spirited away
Expressing a desire to escape the current situation, feeling a strong urge to be elsewhere.
Every time I'm near it I run clear the other way
Avoiding confrontation or difficult situations by moving away whenever near them.
I disappear, I never stay, I'm spirited away
Reiterating the tendency to disappear and not stay in one place, using "spirited away" metaphorically.
I don't think I'll make it hanging here another day
Expressing a sense of urgency and discomfort in the current environment.
I wanna get spirited away, I disappear, I never stay
Expressing a strong desire to be taken away from the current situation, emphasizing the inclination to disappear.
I disappear, I never stay
Repeating the idea of disappearing and not staying.
Verse 1
Beginning of the first verse.
I'm out on the balcony, I can see the ocean
Observing the ocean from a balcony, setting the scene.
I'm practicing alchemy on you, pour a potion
Metaphorically practicing alchemy on someone, possibly trying to change or improve the situation.
I conjure a spell, wish you well
Using magical imagery to wish well to the person involved.
I can say I'm joking when I call my city hell, but
Admitting the challenging nature of the city, referring to it as hell.
Tossing dollars and pennies in wishing wells
Engaging in symbolic actions, like tossing money into wishing wells, with a promise to leave the city by 2012.
And I promised I'd be gone and forget it by 2012
Reflecting on broken promises and commitments.
And I thought if I got out I'd never visit
Expressing a reluctance to visit the city again.
When you talk I think you're all a bunch of bitches
Cynical view of others, thinking of them as unpleasant.
And never listen
Highlighting a lack of communication and understanding.
I hide in closets, the smallest that I can fit in
Using imagery of hiding in closets to convey discomfort.
Getting restless, I fuss and I fidget and
Feeling restless and agitated.
I feel so grey in my city, it's a prison
Describing the city as a prison, expressing a desire to break free.
I just wanna shine my colors on the walls like a prism but
Expressing a desire to express oneself freely like a prism.
No one answers when I ask how their work's been
Feeling ignored and isolated, questioning others about their well-being.
Or smiles back on the street or at the church and
Not receiving positive responses from others.
I don't speak and I don't care, it isn't worth it
Choosing not to engage or care about others, finding it not worth the effort.
I'll be meek enough to inherit the earth, but
Embracing humility with the expectation of inheriting the earth.
Chorus
Beginning of the chorus section.
Verse 2
Beginning of the second verse.
Bitter and sad is how I'm feeling like I'm celery
Expressing bitterness and sadness, using the metaphor of celery.
And I could draw the pattern on my ceiling from my memory
Recalling memories and patterns from the past.
I grow balls to show up at my old fave places
Summoning courage to revisit familiar places.
Deep breaths Kitty, very brave face, chest out, Remind myself I deserve this
Encouraging oneself to be brave, despite the anticipation of judgment.
Even though they'll be whispering that I'm worthless
Receiving advice from a mother to showcase inner strength, despite the fear of being judged.
My mama says to show 'em what I'm made of, but they already know it all and that's what I'm afraid of
Awareness of others' perceptions and opinions, fearing they already know everything about the individual.
And I've been real down but I'm powering up- I've been a real big motherfucking coward, it sucks
Acknowledging past struggles and cowardice but expressing a determination to overcome them.
You know it's been a couple years, I think I've had enough
Reflecting on the passage of time and the need for change.
You don't think I'll do it? I don't think I give a fuck
Challenging others' doubts about one's capabilities and expressing indifference to their opinions.
Do you really think it's fair that I've had to be scared of you?
Posing a rhetorical question about the fairness of feeling scared, indicating a sense of vulnerability.
Are you embarrassed? I guess you better go and hide in Paris
Asking if others are embarrassed, suggesting a need to retreat or hide from judgment.
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