Like A House With Legs
Roaming Homes and Howling Moons: Like A House With Legs Explained
Lyrics
Shipwreck on the shore
Metaphorical representation of a significant challenge or crisis ("Shipwreck") encountered on the journey of life ("shore").
Don't really know what it's for
Uncertainty about the purpose or meaning of the challenge faced.
Don't really know what it's for
Repetition emphasizes the speaker's confusion and lack of clarity regarding the purpose of the challenge.
Now it's rising up
The challenge is intensifying or gaining strength.
Water dripping out of its holes
Symbolic imagery of difficulties or issues ("water") emerging from the challenge.
Don't really know what it's for
Continued uncertainty about the purpose or meaning of the challenge.
What good is a home
Raising a philosophical question about the value of a home that cannot be left undisturbed.
If you can't leave it alone
Highlighting the difficulty of maintaining stability or peace within a home.
No matter how you leave it
Regardless of how one tries to leave the home, it will wander or face upheaval.
It will roam
Emphasizing the inevitability of change and unpredictability in life.
We're howling at the moon
Expressing a sense of primal or intense emotional response ("howling") to challenges.
Darkness will come soon
Anticipation of difficult times or challenges approaching.
Before the dawn
Hope for a positive outcome or transformation ("dawn") after facing challenges.
Like a house with legs
Imagery of a home with legs suggests mobility, adaptability, and the ability to move forward despite challenges.
I won't sit and I won't stay
Commitment to not remaining stagnant or passive in the face of challenges.
I will carry on
Determination to persevere and continue the journey.
Third eye on my head
Suggesting an enhanced perception or awareness ("third eye") amid challenges.
Don't know if it's live or it's dead
Uncertainty about the vitality or significance of the enhanced perception.
Don't know if it's live or it's dead
Repetition emphasizes the uncertainty about the nature of the enhanced perception.
Now it's opening up
The enhanced perception or awareness is becoming more apparent or clear.
Sweat dripping out of my pores
Sweat symbolizes effort or struggle, indicating a realization or understanding of the purpose.
Now I think I know what it's for
A moment of clarity and understanding about the purpose of the challenge.
What good is a home
Reiteration of the question about the value of a home that cannot remain undisturbed.
If you can't leave it alone
Highlighting the ongoing challenge of maintaining stability within a home.
No matter how you leave it
Repetition emphasizing the inevitability of change and upheaval.
It will roam
Reiterating the idea that leaving a home, regardless of how it's done, will lead to unpredictability.
We're howling at the moon
Reiteration of intense emotional response ("howling") to challenges.
Darkness will come soon
Anticipation of approaching difficult times or challenges.
Before the dawn
Hope for a positive outcome or transformation ("dawn") after facing challenges, mirroring line 13.
Like a house with legs
Reiteration of the imagery of a mobile and adaptable home.
I won't sit and I won't stay
Commitment to not remaining stagnant or passive in the face of challenges, mirroring line 15.
I will carry on
Determination to persevere and continue the journey, mirroring line 16.
We're howling at the moon
Reiteration of intense emotional response ("howling") to challenges.
Darkness will come soon
Anticipation of approaching difficult times or challenges, mirroring line 28.
Before the dawn
Hope for a positive outcome or transformation ("dawn") after facing challenges, mirroring lines 13 and 29.
Like a house with legs
Reiteration of the imagery of a mobile and adaptable home, mirroring lines 14 and 30.
I won't sit and I won't stay
Commitment to not remaining stagnant or passive in the face of challenges, mirroring lines 15 and 31.
I will carry on.
Determination to persevere and continue the journey, mirroring lines 16 and 32.
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