Don't Let Them In
Unlocking the Hidden Narratives: Perfume Genius' 'Don't Let Them In'
Lyrics
Don't let them in
Expressing a desire to keep certain individuals out or at a distance.
I am too tired
Conveying exhaustion or weariness, possibly both physically and emotionally.
To hold myself carefully
Feeling unable to care for oneself in a delicate or nurturing manner.
And wink when they circle
Suggesting a defensive response, like a wink, when faced with scrutiny or judgment.
The fact that I'm trapped
Acknowledging a sense of being confined or stuck in one's own body.
In this body
Reflecting on the challenges or limitations associated with the physical self.
Don't let them in
Reiterating the desire to keep certain individuals out.
I have my own dreams
Expressing the possession of personal aspirations and dreams.
About that couple
Referencing thoughts or fantasies about a specific couple.
In an alternate ribbon of time
Introducing the concept of an alternate timeline or reality.
My dances were sacred
Recalling a time when the speaker's dances held a sacred significance.
And my lisp was evidence
Noting a distinctive way of speaking (lisp) as proof or indication.
That I spoke for
Stating that the speaker represented or spoke for both spirits.
Both spirits
Expanding on the idea that the speaker has a connection to dual spiritual entities.
Don't let them in
Repeating the plea or instruction to keep certain individuals out.
They're well intended
Recognizing good intentions in others but cautioning against the impact of their comments.
But each comment rattles some deep
Highlighting that well-intentioned comments can still disturb or unsettle deep emotions.
Ancient queen
Describing the disturbance as reaching into the depths of an ancient, regal or royal identity.
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