The Sun
Unraveling Shadows: Naked Lunch's Poetic Ode to the Sun's Paradox
Lyrics
It smells like rain today
Refers to the scent associated with rain, indicating a change in the weather.
Hope it wash the sun away
Hopeful desire for the rain to wash away the oppressive effects of the sun.
So lay your body down
An invitation or suggestion to rest or lie down.
In the gutter where I try
Refers to a place of hardship or struggle ("gutter") where the speaker seeks refuge.
To find shelter from the torrid sun
Trying to seek protection from the intense, scorching sun.
That makes us all undone
Describes the detrimental impact of the sun on everyone.
It's the sun that burns the green grass
Illustrates the sun's destructive power, causing harm to nature.
But also dries your eyes
The sun not only harms but also dries tears, suggesting its dual nature.
A marching band's on the street
Depicts a lively scene of a marching band despite the city's usual inactive state.
In the city that always sleeps
Contradicts the typical perception of a city always active by highlighting its dormant state.
A bitter sweet rhapsody
Emotional and expressive music that evokes mixed feelings.
Leads you straight into agony
Indicates that the intense emotions lead directly to suffering or pain.
So lay your body down
Reiteration of the invitation to rest or lay down in a difficult place.
In the gutter where I am
The speaker acknowledges their own presence in the difficult situation.
35 degrees and even more
Describes extreme heat, emphasizing the discomfort caused by the sun's intensity.
It's the sun that kills us all
Highlights the sun as a source of fatal consequences for humanity.
It's the sun that gives us everyone
Emphasizes the sun as a universal giver of life to all.
The feeling that we're all
Reflects on the shared human experience induced by the sun.
It's the sun- it's the sun-it's the sun
Repetition emphasizing the powerful impact of the sun.
Went out and had a fight
Describes a conflict or altercation experienced.
Now I look you in the eyes
A moment of facing the truth or reality, possibly between individuals.
You testified your love
Confirmation or declaration of love.
And proved that I'm undone
Confirmation that something or someone is ruined or destroyed.
O did it with my best friend's wife
Admission of engaging in an affair with a close friend's spouse.
It felt like paradise
Expresses the pleasurable experience despite its consequences.
But now I burn down like the sun
Metaphorical comparison to the sun, suggesting a downfall or destruction.
I burn down like the sun
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's demise akin to the sun's descent.
A marching band's on the street
Repetition of the marching band's presence in the dormant city.
In the city that always sleeps
Reiteration of the conflicting emotions portrayed by the music.
A bitter sweet rhapsody
Similar to line 12, leading to pain or distress.
Leads your straight into agony
Reiteration of the invitation to rest in a challenging situation.
So lay your body down
Reaffirmation of the speaker's presence in the difficult scenario.
In the gutter where I am
Reiteration of extreme heat conditions and the speaker's presence.
35 degrees and even more
Emphasizes the unbearable heat's impact on the situation.
It's the sun that kills us all
Reiteration of the sun's lethal effects on humanity.
It's the sun that gives us everyone
Highlights the sun as a universal giver of life experiences.
The feeling that we're all undone
Reiterates the sense of shared human vulnerability and undoing by the sun.
It's the sun that makes us shiver
Attributes the shivering sensation to the sun's influence, inducing fear or discomfort.
Makes us equal but also shiver
Connects the sun's influence to the universal experience of vulnerability and fear.
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