Lyrics
Little Magdalene, we all know about the places that you've been
Reference to someone named Magdalene and awareness of her past experiences or actions.
You think you're hidden there but everyone has seen
Magdalene believes her actions are hidden, but others are aware of them.
They can see you now you're out in the rain
Magdalene is exposed or vulnerable, possibly facing judgment or scrutiny ("out in the rain").
It's five a.m. and you're on some corner again
Describes a specific time (5 a.m.) when Magdalene is in an undesirable location (some corner).
Soaking wet and there's no taxi with your name, you say
Magdalene is stranded in the rain without transportation.
"I take sweets from strangers
Magdalene admitting to risky behavior, taking gifts from unknown individuals.
You got a car then let's take a ride
Expresses willingness to embark on a journey with someone who has a car.
Wanna see some places, gotta make some changes
Magdalene desires change and adventure, indicating a need for a different lifestyle.
Gotta do some living tonight, I'm not shy"
Expresses a bold attitude toward life, rejecting shyness.
Never unseen, ventured out into the great in between
Magdalene is not hidden or unnoticed; she explores the unknown ("great in between").
Eucalyptus and the burnt gasoline
References specific scents (eucalyptus and burnt gasoline) associated with the journey.
On dusty nowhere roads you hitch yourself a ride
Magdalene hitchhikes on remote roads, embracing uncertainty.
With a burnt-down man, who's eyes are still wide
Accompanying someone who has experienced hardship but remains open-minded ("eyes still wide").
All that you can talk about is suicide, you say
Magdalene's conversation revolves around dark or difficult topics, such as suicide.
"I take sweets from strangers
Reiteration of Magdalene's willingness to accept gifts from strangers.
You got a car then let's take a ride
Repeat of the desire to travel with someone who has a car.
Wanna see some places, gotta make some changes
Repetition of the longing for change and the need to live fully without reservation.
Gotta do some living tonight, I'm not shy"
Reassertion of a fearless and outgoing personality.
"I take sweets from strangers
Reiteration of Magdalene's acceptance of gifts from strangers.
You got a car then let's take a ride
Repeat of the desire to travel with someone who has a car.
Wanna see some places, gotta make some changes
Repetition of the longing for change and the need to live fully without reservation.
Gotta do some living tonight, I'm not shy"
Reassertion of a fearless and outgoing personality.
Little Magdalene, we all know about the places that you've been
Recapitulation of the awareness of Magdalene's past experiences or actions.
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