Let The Idiot Speak

Unveiling Love's Complex Dance: Let The Idiot Speak by Old 97's
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Lyrics

There was a half a harvest moon up on the hillside

Describing the setting with a half-harvest moon on the hillside, possibly implying a partial or incomplete situation.

Our love is made almost entirely of downside

Reflecting on a love that is predominantly characterized by negative aspects or challenges.

Who would have thought it could feel so much better then?

Expressing surprise that the relationship could feel better than expected.


Now there's a half a million things I wanna tell you

Desire to communicate numerous thoughts, hindered by surveillance and lack of privacy (phone tapping, drive-thru speaker).

They tap the phone line and the speaker at the drive through

Highlighting the invasion of privacy through tapping into communication channels.

Who would have thought it could feel so much different then?

Surprise at the unexpected positive change in the relationship.


Downtown, so weak

Describing a weakened state in the downtown area, suggesting vulnerability or distress.

Let the idiot speak

An ironic or sarcastic call to let someone considered an "idiot" express themselves.

Let the idiot speak

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Let the idiot speak

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Now there's a strange way and awkward feelings

Describing an unusual or unconventional way of dealing with emotions and awkward feelings.

I'm bouncing off the wall, I'm talking to the ceilings

Expressing a state of emotional turmoil, bouncing off walls and talking to ceilings metaphorically.

Who would have thought it could feel so bad sometimes?

Surprise at the intensity of negative emotions in certain situations.


Now there's a half a million reasons we can argue

Listing numerous reasons for potential arguments or conflicts.

You're right in front of me now, there's no one to talk to

Being in close proximity to someone but feeling unable to communicate or connect.

Who would have thought it could feel so bad sometimes?

Expressing surprise at the intensity of negative emotions in specific circumstances.


Downtown, so weak

Reiteration of a weakened state in the downtown area, possibly emphasizing vulnerability or distress.

Let the idiot speak

Repeating the ironic call to let the perceived "idiot" speak.

Let the idiot speak

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Let the idiot speak

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Let the idiot speak

Continued repetition of the call to let the "idiot" speak, possibly emphasizing the importance of self-expression despite judgment.

Let the idiot speak

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Let the idiot speak

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Downtown, so weak

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Let the idiot speak

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(Let the idiot speak)

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Let the idiot speak

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(Let the idiot speak)

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Let the idiot speak

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Let the idiot speak

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(Let the idiot speak)

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Let the idiot speak

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(Let the idiot speak)

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Let the idiot speak

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Let the idiot speak

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(Let the idiot speak)

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Let the idiot speak

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(Let the idiot speak)

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Let the idiot

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