Lyrics
A call to arms, my arms are tied
A sense of urgency or a rallying cry, but feeling restricted or powerless.
It's only television fright
Suggesting fear induced by what is portrayed on television.
Well focus clearer, focus here
Encouraging a clearer focus, possibly on immediate surroundings.
Objects closer than appearance
An acknowledgment that challenges or threats are closer than they may appear.
One night only, one man show
An event or performance limited to a single night, perhaps solitary in nature.
One small step to getting home
A small step taken toward returning home, implying progress.
You're home early, wipe your feet
A suggestion of returning home unexpectedly, with a call to maintain cleanliness.
Close the door and be discrete
Emphasizing the need for discretion and privacy upon arrival.
Secret handshakes, handmade sounds
Reference to secretive and personal rituals or communication.
Sound off soldier, stand your ground
A military-like command to express oneself confidently and resolutely.
Dressed in brother's hand me downs
Wearing hand-me-downs, possibly exploring themes of identity and heritage.
Back on earth, in seconds now
A swift return to reality after an otherworldly experience.
Second bases, I see your face
Advancing a relationship to a more intimate level.
I'll face the music in your place
Taking responsibility or facing consequences on someone else's behalf.
So place an order you pleasant gent
Placing an order in a polite manner, possibly in a formal setting.
You're being tracked, they're on your scent
Awareness of being monitored or pursued.
Send me letters, send me checks
Request for communication and financial support.
Send me unlit cigarettes
A desire for symbolic gifts, possibly representing vices or dependencies.
Regret the things you could have done
Expressing remorse for missed opportunities.
Forgive me father, am I your son
Pleading for forgiveness and questioning one's identity.
Am I too old to have some fun
Reflection on the appropriateness of having fun at a certain age.
Well funraise me, I'm moving up the rungs
Seeking support and recognition for personal growth.
I rang an old acquaintance up
Reconnecting with an old acquaintance and exploring the concept of luck.
He said he's selling unused luck
Describing the sale of unused luck, implying a sense of randomness in life.
Well life is bitching, life is tough
Commenting on the challenging and unpredictable nature of life.
When you're swinging in the rough
Facing difficulties or challenges with resilience.
Those black cards will keep you up
Highlighting the allure and potential dangers of material success.
Collect them all, there's not enough
A play on collecting possessions, suggesting insatiable desire.
Forget the man you'd like to trust
Advising to let go of trust issues or disappointments with others.
And come with me, in fact it is a must
An imperative to join in a certain experience, emphasizing its importance.
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