Hairs in my loom
Echoes of Anthropocene: Unraveling Phoebe Troup's Enigmatic Tale
Lyrics
Back when the earth was young, the snake in your lung
Refers to a distant past when the world was young, metaphorically mentioning a snake in one's lung as a symbol of internal conflict or deception.
Told you what songs were sung, what lutes you would strum
Describes receiving guidance or influence, possibly from within, about the kind of songs to sing and the choices to make.
Your team's got tupperware full of the fights you have won
Alludes to a collection of past victories stored like Tupperware, suggesting memories or achievements kept for reference.
Keeping the past in your pocket's not my kind of fun
Expresses disinterest in holding onto the past as a source of enjoyment or fulfillment.
Eyes on the bathroom floor, a stick in my hand
Describes a scene in a bathroom with a stick in hand, creating a vivid image that may symbolize uncertainty or exploration.
Of the department store, a fire and a brand
Mentions a department store, fire, and brand, possibly portraying a surreal or contrasting setting with elements of consumerism and danger.
I saw a face in the tiles and a line in the sand
Observes details in the environment, seeing a face in the tiles and a line in the sand, suggesting a search for meaning or direction.
I saw my body and couldn't tell where it would land
Reflects on self-perception, expressing difficulty in predicting the outcome or destination of one's own body.
Give the roles I've won
Asks for recognition or acknowledgment of achieved roles.
Give me the holes I've poked in the sun
Requests acceptance or acknowledgment of the mistakes or negative impacts made in the pursuit of personal goals.
Anthropocene hear me
Addresses the Anthropocene era, seeking attention or understanding in the context of the current geological age characterized by human impact.
Are we in a time capsule back to our knees
Raises a question about whether humanity is regressing to a time of vulnerability and submission.
Like the waves scorn the beach, an onion in bloom
Compares the waves scorning the beach to an onion in bloom, possibly symbolizing natural processes that may seem harsh or unkind.
June makes a wish on each, the hairs in my loom
Mentions June making wishes on the hairs in the loom, possibly referring to the fragility of aspirations and the intricate nature of fate.
All of the futures that could've taken hold of you
Reflects on missed opportunities or unrealized futures that could have shaped one's life.
Shrinkable dunes rolling over and into the blue
Describes dunes that are shrinkable, rolling into the blue, potentially portraying the impermanence of landscapes and experiences.
Give me my body back
Demands the return of one's body, emphasizing its non-negotiable nature, possibly asserting autonomy or control over oneself.
It's non-negotiable, sing the belfry bats
Connects the non-negotiability of the body to the singing of belfry bats, suggesting a unique and assertive expression in the face of challenges.
Anthropocene, hear me
Addresses the Anthropocene era again, seeking acknowledgment or understanding in the context of human impact on the planet.
Are we in a time capsule back to our knees
Ponders whether humanity is reverting to a vulnerable state, echoing the earlier question about regression.
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