I Tie My Shoes Like Edward Norton
Biting Nails, Burning Lips: Unraveling Parking Lots' Poetic Rebellion
Lyrics
I'll pay you talk about the Beach Boys
The speaker is willing to pay someone to discuss the Beach Boys.
Don't tell me you're a romantic
The speaker doesn't want to hear that someone is a romantic.
Don't talk about Lou Reed
The speaker doesn't want to discuss Lou Reed.
Don't tell me not to bite my nails
The speaker doesn't want advice against biting their nails.
I won't stop 'til they bleed
The speaker will continue biting their nails until they bleed despite advice against it.
Please Don't watch the Grammys baby
The speaker doesn't want their partner to watch the Grammys.
I'm pulling out my teeth
The speaker metaphorically expresses distress by mentioning pulling out their teeth.
Looking around at ceiling fans
The speaker observes ceiling fans, possibly in a state of dissatisfaction.
Unsatisfied decree
Feeling unsatisfied or discontented with a situation.
I'm bitter about love
The speaker harbors bitterness toward love.
Where's my manic pixie dream girl?
Expressing a desire for a specific type of quirky, idealized romantic partner (manic pixie dream girl).
Don't tell me you're a romantic
Repetition of the dislike for someone claiming to be a romantic.
Don't talk about Lou Reed
Reiteration of the dislike for discussing Lou Reed.
Don't tell me not to bite my nails
Reiteration of not wanting advice against biting nails.
I won't stop 'til they bleed
Reiteration of the determination to continue biting nails despite advice.
Watch the t.v. channel guide and light my lips on fire
Watching TV and metaphorically setting lips on fire, possibly indicating frustration or agitation.
Study marine anatomy- the fish in the sea are liars
Studying marine anatomy and expressing distrust or skepticism toward the behavior of fish in the sea.
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