Magazine Scene
Rising Beyond Denial: Paper Gliders' Magazine Scene Unveiled
Lyrics
Moving up, moving up, moving up
Motivation and progress - the speaker is moving up in some aspect of life.
Sitting here on the 10
The speaker is currently situated on the 10, possibly referring to a highway or location.
Swear I knew these traffic gods would catch me again
Anticipation of obstacles - expecting delays or challenges represented by traffic.
O-oh o-oh oh o-oh oh o-oh oh
Repetition for emphasis or rhythmic effect; could express a feeling of excitement or intensity.
O-oh o-oh oh o-oh oh o-oh oh
-This magazine scene
Introduction to the theme of a "magazine scene" - an imagery-laden environment.
It's made of crowded dreams
The world described is filled with ambitious dreams and aspirations.
Waiting for the sun to come
Waiting for success or positive change symbolized by the arrival of the sun.
It dawned upon our rhythm
Realization of the impact of time on the speaker's rhythm or life.
O-oh o-oh oh o-oh oh o-oh oh
Repetition for emphasis or rhythmic effect; similar to lines 4-5.
O-oh o-oh oh o-oh oh o-oh oh
-We've been idle in denial
Acknowledging a period of inactivity or lack of progress while in denial.
Those cool kids don't know
The speaker contrasts with the "cool kids" who may not understand their struggles.
We're moving up, moving up, moving up
Reiterating the theme of progress and moving up.
Fighting through these endless trials
Facing and overcoming challenges or hardships represented by "endless trials."
Those cool kids don't know
Emphasizing the contrast between the speaker and the "cool kids."
We're moving up, moving up, moving up
Continuation of the theme of progress and moving up.
On Main Street and Jefferson
Specific location mentioned, possibly indicating a significant place in the speaker's journey.
Innocent debauchery and a midnight run, all again
Reference to carefree and enjoyable activities, perhaps reflecting on the past.
O-oh o-oh oh o-oh oh o-oh oh
Repetition for emphasis or rhythmic effect; similar to lines 4-5 and 10-11.
O-oh o-oh oh o-oh oh o-oh oh
-This magazine scene
Reintroduction of the "magazine scene" theme, suggesting a vibrant and dynamic environment.
It's bursting at the seams
Describing the "magazine scene" as full of energy and excitement.
Tourists that wanna know
Tourists wanting to know may represent an audience curious about the speaker's experiences.
We were born for this kind of show
Asserting that the speaker and their companions were destined for a life like a spectacle.
O-oh o-oh oh o-oh oh o-oh oh
Repetition for emphasis or rhythmic effect; similar to lines 4-5, 10-11, and 20-21.
We've been idle in denial
-Those cool kids don't know
Reiterating the contrast between the speaker and the "cool kids."
We're moving up, moving up, moving up
Continuation of the theme of progress and moving up.
Fighting through these endless trials
Reinforcing the idea of overcoming challenges or hardships.
Those cool kids don't know
Emphasizing the contrast between the speaker and the "cool kids."
We're moving up, moving up, moving up
Continuation of the theme of progress and moving up.
We're coming up, we've had enough
Expressing a sense of determination and reaching a breaking point, having had enough of the current state.
We're coming, up, we've had enough
-We're coming up, we've had enough
-We're coming, up, we've had enough
-We're coming up, we've had enough
Repetition for emphasis or rhythmic effect; similar to lines 33-36.
We're coming, up, we've had enough
-We've been idle in denial
-Those cool kids don't know
-We're moving up, moving up, moving up
Reiterating the theme of progress and moving up.
Fighting through these endless trials
Emphasizing the resilience and persistence required to face endless trials.
Those cool kids don't know
Reiterating the contrast between the speaker and the "cool kids."
We're moving up, moving up, moving up
Conclusion, reiterating the theme of progress and moving up.
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