Lyrics
The canyon air is like a breath of fresh L.A.
The air in the canyon is reminiscent of the refreshing atmosphere in Los Angeles.
I was a Star Trek crew member, with my Beatle boots and my Super-8
The speaker describes their past self, a Star Trek crew member, wearing Beatle boots and carrying a Super-8 camera.
And I raced you to the top, the camera gets a stuttered shot
A race to the top is depicted, capturing a shaky shot on camera as the speaker approaches a painted shrine.
Of me approaching a painted shrine
A visual description of the speaker nearing a shrine, possibly indicating a spiritual or meaningful encounter.
I kissed the Buddah and made him cry
The speaker metaphorically kissed the Buddha and elicited an emotional response, making him cry.
I kissed the Buddah and made him cry
Repetition of the line to emphasize the impact of the speaker's actions on the Buddha.
Georgie, I'm your friend
A declaration of friendship to someone named Georgie.
And the shit-brown reservoir is a testament to the dogs of L.A.
The reservoir, described with an unappealing color, symbolizes the influence and control of powerful individuals or groups in L.A.
They hold the place like the mafia, and say, "Run me around again."
Comparing the control of the reservoir to the mafia, suggesting a dominance that demands repeated compliance.
The sawed-off tree trunks stand among the living palms
Description of sawed-off tree trunks among living palms, possibly symbolizing destruction amid life.
You were beaming as I focused in, and I panned along
The speaker captures someone's joyful expression with a camera, panning along as they smile.
And I raced you to the top, kicking snakes up from dusty rocks
A second race to the top, encountering challenges like kicking snakes from dusty rocks.
Young Abe Vigoda plays Frankenstein
A reference to Abe Vigoda playing Frankenstein, possibly hinting at unexpected or unconventional elements.
I kissed the Buddah and made him cry
Repetition of the Buddha-kissing line, emphasizing its impact on the speaker's surroundings.
I kissed the Buddah and made him cry
Continued emphasis on the impact of the speaker's actions on the Buddha.
Georgie, I'm your friend
Reiteration of the speaker's friendship with Georgie.
And the shit-brown reservoir is a testament to the dogs of L.A.
Re-emphasis on the reservoir as a testament to the powerful and controlling forces in L.A.
They hold the place like the mafia, and say, "Run me around again,
The dogs of L.A. demand to be run around again, expressing the repetitive nature of the speaker's experiences.
I want to go again."
Repetition of the desire to go around again, possibly indicating a cyclical or habitual pattern.
The shit-brown reservoir is a testament to the dogs of L.A.
Reiteration of the reservoir as a testament to the dominant forces in L.A.
They hold the place like the mafia, and say, "Run me around again."
Continuation of the metaphor, expressing the demand for repetition from the powerful figures symbolized by the dogs of L.A.
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