Lyrics
The trees grew upside down
The natural order is disrupted, symbolized by "trees grew upside down," indicating a chaotic or disordered environment.
The sewers were clogged with art
Society's basic functions are obstructed, represented by "sewers clogged with art," suggesting a blockage or hindrance in the normal flow of creativity or expression.
All the demons home to roost
Negative consequences are manifesting, with "demons home to roost" indicating the culmination of troubles or challenges.
Bite me on my toe and knee
A sense of vulnerability is expressed, possibly metaphorically, through the act of being bitten on the toe and knee.
My arm is meat-shaped
The body is described as "meat-shaped," emphasizing its physical and mortal nature.
A fragile idea in an ugly shell
An idea is fragile and resides within an unattractive exterior, suggesting the contrast between substance and appearance.
I feel rain where there is none
Anxiety or discomfort is felt without an apparent cause, as "feeling rain where there is none" signifies a perception of troubles that may not be real.
Steam is a noose, descending fast
Pressure or danger is represented by "Steam is a noose, descending fast," creating an image of impending crisis.
I was working away
The speaker was engrossed in their work, possibly indicating a distraction from the surrounding chaos.
At the flint of my flame
The speaker was focused on igniting their passion or creativity, described as "flint of my flame."
And like ashes in the cannon
A metaphorical reference to destruction, with "ashes in the cannon" suggesting the potential for chaos or turmoil.
Hell is now and waiting
The present moment is likened to hell, implying a challenging or distressing reality.
Animals are clean
The purity or innocence of animals is highlighted, possibly in contrast to the corrupted human experience.
Blind as an apple
A simile describing someone's blindness, using the imagery of an apple, suggesting ignorance or lack of awareness.
And the Devil's eye
A reference to a malevolent force, possibly representing temptation or evil, through "the Devil's eye."
I thought it was a mask
A misunderstanding is revealed as the speaker thought something was a mask, indicating a misinterpretation of reality.
You, me and human
The interconnectedness of humanity is acknowledged, possibly in the context of facing challenges together.
We'll hide and we'll hurry
A sense of urgency and concealment is expressed, as individuals hide and hurry, suggesting a need to escape or protect themselves.
All our dreams came true
An ironic statement where dreams coming true is mentioned, but in the wrong order, possibly reflecting a distorted or undesirable reality.
But in the wrong order
The disarray continues with dreams being fulfilled in a disorderly manner, contributing to the overall sense of chaos.
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