Lyrics
Pray your god that we couldn't tell
Expressing a hope that the listener's deity prevents the revelation of a hidden truth.
Your whole backbone missing to your tail
Suggesting a significant flaw or weakness, comparing it to a missing backbone from head to tail.
Yes I will
An affirmation of intent or agreement with the preceding statements.
And you got religion but you really failed
Pointing out a contradiction between having religious beliefs and a perceived failure in living up to them.
To take the whole for the pieces that'll serve you well
Advising to consider the whole situation instead of focusing on fragmented elements for personal benefit.
Yes I will
Reiterating the willingness to consider the broader perspective.
Look all around, people are rearranging
Observing a societal shift or transformation, possibly in values or behaviors.
Shadows of town, ghost looking out your door
Describing a haunting atmosphere with shadows and ghosts, perhaps symbolizing the consequences of change.
I'll see you around, vai con dio
Farewell phrase in Italian ("vai con dio") implying the speaker will see the listener again.
You're the last of a broken world
Characterizing the listener as the last remnant of a world that no longer exists.
That came before the sun
Referring to a broken world that predates the rise of the sun, possibly symbolizing a bygone era.
Situation getting out of hand
Describing a worsening situation that is spiraling out of control.
You dug a hole in your head where you buried the sand
Metaphorically describing a self-destructive act of burying one's head in the sand.
Who knew the vision would be back again
Expressing surprise at the recurrence of a vision or problem thought to be resolved.
To shine a light through the eyes of the siliconman
Suggesting a new perspective provided by the siliconman's eyes, possibly representing technology.
Look all around, people are rearranging
Repeating the observation of societal changes, reinforcing the idea of transformation.
Shadows of town, ghost looking out your door
Reemphasizing the haunting imagery of shadows and ghosts in the context of societal shifts.
I'll see you around, vai con dio
Repeating the farewell phrase, hinting at a cyclical or repetitive nature of encounters.
You're the last of a broken world
Reiterating the listener's status as the last representative of a vanished world.
That came before the sun
Repeating the idea of a broken world preceding the sun, reinforcing its historical or mythological nature.
Euripidean
Introducing the term "Euripidean," possibly referencing the Greek tragedian Euripides and his themes of human suffering.
Certain Tragedy
Labeling the situation as a certain tragedy, underscoring the inevitability of the listener's predicament.
You're the last of a broken world
Restating the listener's status as the last remnant of a bygone world.
That came before the sun
Repeating the idea of a broken world preceding the sun, reinforcing its historical or mythological nature.
Look all around, people are rearranging
Recalling the observation of societal rearrangement, emphasizing its pervasiveness.
Shadows of town, ghost looking out your door
Reiterating the haunting imagery of shadows and ghosts, suggesting a lingering impact.
I'll see you around, vai con dio
Repeating the farewell phrase, implying a continuation of encounters despite changes.
You're the last of a broken world
Reiterating the listener's role as the last representative of a vanished world.
That came before the sun
Repeating the idea of a broken world preceding the sun, concluding the narrative.
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