Lyrics
i've been trying to sell my soul
Expressing a struggle or attempt to compromise personal values or integrity.
i'm at the back of the line
Feeling relegated or overlooked in a situation or context.
green mining through ashtrays
Searching for something valuable or meaningful amidst discarded or overlooked items.
some things never change
Reflection on the persistence of certain undesirable aspects in life.
the bottom shelf is a black hole
Describing a state of despair or hopelessness, possibly related to substance abuse.
Slow and Low, Rock and Rye
Reference to a mixture of elements, potentially symbolizing a chaotic or unpredictable state.
knocked me out for a while
Describing a state of being knocked out or incapacitated for a period.
now, i'm wide-awake
Recovery or awakening from a challenging or incapacitating situation.
i don't want to . . .
Expressing a desire or reluctance to engage in a particular action or experience.
i don't want it
Reiteration of a lack of desire for a particular thing or experience.
chip crumbs on my shoulder
Carrying a burden or resentment, possibly from past experiences.
i always shit where i sleep
Acknowledging a tendency to create problems where one resides or feels comfortable.
i'm asleep in your living room so guard your things
Being vulnerable or exposed in a shared space, urging caution from others.
i really needed a blanket
Expressing a need for comfort or security.
i didn't know how to ask
Difficulty in expressing a need or desire, possibly due to pride or insecurity.
buried deep in your cushions . . .
Feeling overwhelmed or hidden within someone else's space or life.
i'm dead
Metaphorical death or a sense of being emotionally or spiritually depleted.
(bury me)
A plea to be buried, possibly representing a desire for a fresh start or release.
i don't want to
Reiteration of a reluctance or resistance to a certain experience or outcome.
(death is a warm blanket)
Death is portrayed as a comforting or soothing state, contrasting traditional views.
i don't want to
Continued resistance or reluctance to a particular experience or fate.
(bury me)
A repeated plea to be buried, suggesting a desire for closure or escape.
i don't want to feel it
Aversion to feeling certain emotions or confronting specific aspects of life.
(cover up, move on to better things)
Encouragement to move forward and focus on positive aspects or opportunities.
i don't want to
Repetition of the reluctance to be buried, indicating a persistent resistance.
(bury me)
Continued expression of reluctance towards the idea of being buried.
i don't want to
Repetition of the reluctance to be buried, emphasizing the emotional weight.
(bury me)
Reiteration of the plea to be buried, underscoring a consistent desire for release.
i don't want to feel
Resistance to experiencing certain emotions or facing specific aspects of life.
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