Here Come the Swells
Unveiling Transformation: Here Come the Swells
Lyrics
Here they come on down the street greeting everyone
People are approaching down the street, greeting everyone.
Blocking out the sun, blocking out the sun
They are so numerous or significant that they block out the sun metaphorically.
A little casual, but still neat, with the music on
They have a laid-back appearance but still stylish, accompanied by music.
Doing nothing wrong, doing nothing wrong
Their actions are harmless, not doing anything wrong.
They don't knock upon your door, they don't ring the bell
They don't bother with formalities like knocking on doors or ringing bells.
But look out ma, here come the swells.
A warning to the mother figure that the "swells" are arriving.
Transformation incomplete, till they've had enough
Their transformation is not complete until they've had their fill or satisfaction.
Till the blood is sucked from everything they touch
They drain the vitality or essence from everything they come into contact with.
I don't eat now I don't sleep, I don't need anyone
The speaker is detached, not eating or sleeping, and doesn't need anyone telling them what's enjoyable.
Telling me what's fun, I don't need anyone
Reiterating the speaker's independence from external opinions about what is fun.
They don't knock upon your door, they don't ring the bell
Reiteration that they don't follow conventional manners of announcing their arrival.
But look out ma, here come the swells.
A repetition of the warning to be cautious as the swells are approaching.
What's that line they sell, that helps us to wake up
Reference to a product or concept that helps people become aware or enlightened.
On the east wing, with a Sunday hymn, on the Sunnyside sanatorium
Reference to a place (Sunnyside sanatorium) associated with recovery or enlightenment.
They don't knock upon your door, they don't ring the bell
Reiteration that the swells don't follow traditional methods of announcing their presence.
But look out ma, here come the swells
Final warning to be aware as the swells are on their way.
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