A Caucus Race
A Journey through Midnight Revelry
Lyrics
take the last bus home
Encouragement to catch the final bus home.
with the quarters in your pockets
Suggests having quarters in pockets, possibly from playing pinball.
left over from pinball machines
Refers to the remnants of money from pinball machines.
at the bar many streets from your house
Describes the location of the bar as distant from home.
casino lights still flicker
References the continued presence of casino lights in the person's eyes.
in your eyes
Implies a lingering effect of the casino lights in the person's gaze.
your teeth taste faintly
Describes the taste of the person's teeth, possibly metaphorical for experiences.
of flesh and gold tonight
Suggests a mingling of sensations, associating taste with flesh and gold.
you've been waiting for a long time
Expresses a prolonged wait, possibly in a social setting.
between the dancing and the refill line
References time spent between dancing and waiting for a refill.
she touches your wrist
Introduces a physical interaction – someone touching the wrist.
you start to sweat
Describes a physical reaction, sweating, to the touch.
but it's just drinks and time playin' tricks
Suggests that the perceived intensity is a result of drinks and the passage of time.
go back
Commands to go back, indicating a desire for distance.
go back
Reiteration of the command to retreat or separate.
just get away from me
Direct rejection and a plea for the person to get away.
go back
Repetition of the request for the person to leave.
go back
Further emphasis on the desire for distance and separation.
your teeth taste faintly of flesh and gold.
Reiterates the unusual taste of teeth, connecting them with flesh and gold.
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