Long Breakdown
Echoes of Desperation: Oingo Boingo's Long Breakdown Unveiled
Lyrics
Everywhere . . . everywhere, there is something to believe in
Expressing the ubiquity of beliefs or ideologies in various aspects of life.
Everyone, and his brother, has a massage for me somewhere
Highlighting the abundance of advice or opinions coming from everyone, even indirectly.
I believe . . . in the cry of little children
Expressing belief in the sincerity and innocence represented by the cries of children.
There's a thorn in my side, that makes me want to free them
Describing a personal struggle or obstacle ("thorn") that motivates a desire to liberate others.
There's a cry there's a cry . . . cry off in the distance
Emphasizing a distant cry, possibly representing suffering or challenges in the world.
Of a long, long, long breakdown . . .
Anticipating or describing a prolonged and extensive breakdown or crisis.
There's a light in the tower, there to guide us through
Referring to a guiding light in a tower that symbolizes hope during difficult times.
The long night
Expressing the need for guidance during the long night, a metaphor for challenging periods.
Through the long night when we're dreaming
Describing dreams during the extended night, possibly filled with deception or illusions.
Under blankets of deception
Referring to deception concealed under blankets, suggesting hidden truths or falsehoods.
In the darkness, undercover we may bump into each other
Describing a clandestine encounter in the darkness, possibly with another person.
In the darkness, undercover, looking for a new direction
Continuing the theme of secrecy, searching for a new direction without clear guidance.
We may wander, we may wander in geometric patterns
Suggesting aimless wandering in complex or intricate patterns.
In a long, long, long, long, breakdown . . .
Reiterating the idea of a prolonged and extensive breakdown or crisis.
Underwater, underwater, I will meet you underwater
Shifting the scene to underwater, possibly symbolizing a submerged or hidden aspect of life.
I will find you, I will find you, in the deep & quiet water
Expressing determination to find someone in the deep and quiet water, possibly referencing a connection.
In the ocean, in the ocean, we will bask in all its glory
Immersing in the vastness and beauty of the ocean, possibly finding solace or understanding.
In the peaceful quiet water, I will tell you all a story
Using peaceful water to convey a sense of calmness and readiness to share personal experiences.
Of a long, long, long, long, breakdown
Reiterating the anticipation or description of a prolonged and extensive breakdown or crisis.
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