Vase
Unveiling the Fragile Order: Decoding Miike Snow's 'Vase'
Lyrics
There were islands where we spent the days
Describing past moments spent on islands.
There were hunting hounds by the palace grounds, believe me
Reference to hunting hounds near a palace, emphasizing credibility.
She had circles like Romany Marie
Comparing someone to Romany Marie, known for circles or loops in her art.
She would start the day with the Novocaine, believe me
Describing a routine involving starting the day with Novocaine.
By the end of the day
Referencing shocks from palace clocks by the end of the day.
There were coming shocks from the palace clocks, believe me
Highlighting the inevitability of events indicated by palace clocks.
There was nothing we could do or say
Expressing powerlessness in a situation.
We were holding hands in the garbage cans, believe me
Symbolic gesture of intimacy – holding hands in garbage cans.
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
Metaphor: Order or structure is fragile, like the glaze on a vase.
While the innkeep follows us the road gives in to haze
Describing challenges faced on a journey, with the innkeep following.
And the smell of water comes
Sensory imagery – the smell of water, possibly symbolizing change.
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
Reiteration of the fragility of the order or structure.
You'll never win the game
Assertion that winning is impossible in a particular game or situation.
When you wander off keep your ballots soft, believe me
Advice to maintain flexibility and adaptability when wandering off.
Believe me
Reiteration for emphasis: "Believe me."
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
Repeating the metaphor of fragility in the order or structure.
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
Final repetition of the metaphor, underscoring its significance.
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