Sleepy Towns and Cemeteries
Glowing Shadows in Sleepy Suburbs: Unveiling the Beauty in the Dark
Lyrics
He casts the kind of glow only a city knows
Describing a unique and vibrant energy specific to urban environments.
Light creeping into the coffin of
Light entering the confined space of a metaphorical coffin, symbolizing suburban life.
These sleepy suburban homes
Referring to the quiet and ordinary nature of suburban houses.
He's so alive in the places
Expressing vitality in certain locations, contrasting with the previous suburban imagery.
Everyone here has a hole
Suggesting that everyone in this place has a void or emptiness within.
Bury myself in the front lawn
A metaphorical act of self-burial, possibly expressing a desire for connection with the lively places.
Hope he'll come dig up my bones
Expressing a longing for the dynamic and lively presence mentioned in line 4.
Streets here are cemeteries
Comparing the streets to cemeteries, highlighting a sense of lifelessness in the surroundings.
They feel alive when they’re dead
Suggesting that the streets come alive when they are devoid of life, perhaps due to a contrasting presence.
He wakes up all of the skeletons
Imagining a character who brings life to the lifeless, awakening dormant aspects.
Every time I look at him
Personal connection to the lively character, feeling stirred every time observing him.
He reminds me beautiful things
Associating the character with positive and beautiful elements despite potential ugliness.
Can come from something ugly
Expressing the idea that beauty can emerge from less appealing or challenging circumstances.
Flowers grow amongst the weeds
Using the metaphor of flowers growing amidst weeds to symbolize positivity in adversity.
Good things have come from nothing
Stating that positive outcomes can arise from seemingly nothing or difficult situations.
He casts the kind of glow only a city knows
Reiteration of the distinctive radiance associated with urban environments.
He's so alive in the places
Re-emphasizing the vibrancy present in certain places, contrasting with the emptiness in people.
Everyone here has a hole
Reiterating the concept of emptiness or holes within individuals in the mentioned places.
He casts the kind of glow only a city knows
Repetition of the unique and vibrant glow attributed to city life.
He's so alive in the places
Reiterating the lively presence in specific locations and the void within individuals.
Everyone here has a hole
Re-emphasizing the idea that everyone in these places has an emptiness or void.
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