Lyrics
Poor the petrol can
Pouring petrol around the caravan, suggesting a destructive act.
Around this caravan
Surrounding the caravan with petrol, emphasizing the intensity of the impending destruction.
And watch the flames take all you own
Observing the caravan burn and witnessing the loss of possessions in the flames.
There's a girl who understands
Referring to a girl who possesses deep understanding, symbolizing a source of wisdom or solace.
Like the back of her two hands
Comparing the girl's knowledge to the familiarity of the back of her hands, emphasizing intimacy and closeness.
She's all you need to know
Stating that the girl is all one needs to know, possibly highlighting the significance of her insights or presence.
'Cause you search for years but you lose everything you find
Expressing the difficulty of searching for years without finding anything substantial, resulting in loss.
There's Braille for the deaf and a signpost for the blind
Metaphorically mentioning Braille for the deaf and a signpost for the blind, suggesting guidance and understanding for those in need.
There's heaven for the cruel but the devil waits for the kind
Exploring the existence of rewards and consequences for different behaviors, introducing the theme of morality.
And you follow the black bird home
Following a black bird home in winter, possibly symbolizing a journey or quest.
Through the early winter snow
Traversing through winter snow, emphasizing the challenges and harsh conditions of the journey.
Your foot prints track you through the grass
Footprints serving as a trace of the path taken, symbolizing the lasting impact of one's actions.
And you ache just to smell her clothes
Expressing a deep longing, the desire to experience the presence of the girl through sensory elements like smelling her clothes.
And her cooking down on the stove
Imagining the girl's cooking on the stove, emphasizing the warmth and comfort associated with her presence.
You see her face in everyone you pass
Seeing the girl's face in everyone passed, indicating a persistent connection and influence.
'Cause you search for years but you lose everything you find
Reiterating the theme of searching for years and the accompanying loss of discovered things.
There's Braille for the deaf and a signpost for the blind
Re-emphasizing the availability of guidance and understanding for those with sensory limitations.
There's heaven for the cruel but the devil waits for the kind
Reflecting on the existence of rewards for cruelty and consequences for kindness.
And you walk down to her window
Approaching the girl's window, symbolizing a yearning for closeness and connection.
And press your face against the glass
Pressing the face against the glass, suggesting an attempt to bridge the gap but encountering a barrier.
Only to find that she is happy in his arms
Discovering the girl's happiness in another's arms, signifying unfulfilled longing or unrequited love.
'Cause you search for years but you lose everything you find
Repeating the theme of searching and losing, highlighting the cyclical nature of the pursuit.
There's Braille for the deaf and a signpost for the blind
Reiterating the presence of guidance and understanding for those with sensory limitations.
There's heaven for the cruel but the devil waits for the kind
Echoing the idea of rewards for cruelty and consequences for kindness in a conclusive manner.
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