Lyrics
The trouble with a classicist he looks at a tree
The classicist only sees a tree and focuses solely on portraying it.
That's all he sees, he paints a tree
They paint what they see without questioning or delving deeper into its meaning.
The trouble with a classicist he looks at the sky
The classicist observes the sky but doesn't seek to understand the reasons behind its appearance.
He doesn't ask why, he just paints a sky
Similar to the previous line, they depict the sky without exploring its significance or asking questions.
The trouble with an impressionist, he looks at a log
The impressionist fixates on a log but lacks self-awareness, feeling lost in contemplation of it.
And he doesn't know who he is, standing, staring, at this log
An impressionist lacks a clear sense of self while absorbed in observing the log.
And surrealist memories are too amorphous and proud
Surrealist memories are abstract and proud, possibly indicating their complexity and detached nature.
While those downtown macho painters are just alcoholic
Downtown macho painters may struggle with alcoholism, which affects their artistic expression.
The trouble with impressionist is
There are issues associated with being an impressionist.
The trouble with impressionist is
Reiterating the problems faced by impressionists in their artistic approach.
The trouble with personalities, they're too wrapped up in style
Personalities are too focused on their unique style, making it difficult to see beyond their self-expression.
It's too personal, they're in love with their own guile
They are enamored with their own cleverness and style, making their art overly personal.
They're like illegal aliens trying to make a buck
Comparing personalities to illegal aliens trying to survive in a different world.
They're driving gypsy cabs but they're thinking like a truck
Despite their occupation, they think in a contrasting manner, which might hinder their success.
The trouble with personalities is
Expressing the issues related to personalities in the artistic world.
The trouble with personalities is
Repeating the troubles faced by personalities within the artistic sphere.
I like the druggy downtown kids who spray paint walls and trains
The speaker appreciates the unconventional creativity of druggy downtown kids who paint graffiti.
I like their lack of training, their primitive technique
They admire the raw, untrained approach and basic technique these individuals possess.
I think sometimes it hurts you when you stay too long in school
Suggests that staying too long in a structured environment like school can be detrimental to creativity.
I think sometimes it hurts you when you're afraid to be called a fool
Fear of being perceived as foolish might hinder one's willingness to take creative risks.
The trouble with classicists is
Reiterating the issues associated with classicists in their artistic endeavors.
The trouble with classicists is
Highlighting the troubles or limitations faced by classicists once more.
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