The Sound of a Drum
Dancing to Chaos: The Irresistible Temptation of a Drumbeat
Lyrics
I hear a sound that simply has me in a spin
The speaker is captivated by a certain sound, feeling a sense of excitement or confusion.
No other sound can put me in this mood I'm in
No other sound has the same effect on the speaker's mood as the one mentioned.
The sound of a drum
The focus is on the captivating nature of the sound of a drum.
Wherever it's from
The source of the drum sound is irrelevant; it triggers a strong response in the speaker.
I want to run like some fool hearted kid out of school
The speaker expresses a desire to act impulsively, like a carefree kid leaving school.
Or become a disgrace in some fabulous place
There's a willingness to embrace a wild and unconventional lifestyle associated with the drum sound.
Whenever I hear the sound of a drum
The recurring theme of being influenced by the sound of a drum is emphasized.
Music delights me
The general joy brought by music is acknowledged.
But pulsating rhythms destroy all my sense of integrity
Pulsating rhythms, especially from drums, can disrupt the speaker's sense of integrity.
Your liable to see me dangling from a street lamp
An extreme scenario is painted where the speaker might behave recklessly, like dangling from a street lamp.
Or maybe I'll laughingly step on somebody's head
Humorous imagery of stepping on somebody's head is used to convey the impact of the drum sound.
If you're embarrassed by my lack of self control
If someone is uncomfortable with the speaker's lack of control, they should be forewarned.
Maybe the next time you can't say you weren't told
The consequences of the drum sound are reiterated, suggesting a lack of predictability in the speaker's actions.
The sound of a drum I can't overcome
The speaker admits difficulty overcoming the influence of the drum sound.
So if you want me to act like my brain is intact
To maintain composure, the speaker should be kept away from the sound of a drum.
Just keep me away from the sound of a drum
Reiteration of the need to avoid the drum sound for rational behavior.
Music delights me
Repetition of the enjoyment derived from music in general.
But pulsating rhythms destroy all my sense of integrity
Pulsating rhythms, particularly from drums, continue to disrupt the speaker's integrity.
Your liable to see me dangling from a street lamp
Restatement of extreme scenarios involving erratic behavior due to the drum sound.
Or maybe I'll laughingly step on somebody's head
Humorous imagery reappears to emphasize the impact of the drum sound.
If you're embarrassed by my lack of self control
Reiteration that others should be aware of the speaker's lack of self-control.
Maybe the next time you can't say you weren't told
Emphasizing the unpredictability of the speaker's actions due to the drum sound.
The sound of a drum I can't overcome
Reiteration of the speaker's struggle to resist the influence of the drum sound.
So if you want me to act like my brain is intact
To maintain sanity, others should prevent the speaker from exposure to the sound of a drum.
Just keep me away
Repetition of the need to be kept away from the drum sound for responsible behavior.
From the sound of a drum
Final emphasis on the importance of avoiding the sound of a drum for the speaker's well-being.
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