In My Van
In My Van: A Dark Tale of Ill Intent
Lyrics
Hey little children won't you come and play
Inviting children to play, setting the scene
I've been watching you all day
Expressing continuous observation of the children
In my van across the street I stay
Stating the location in a van across the street
Don't make me angry or I'll come your way
Warning against making the speaker angry
(In my van!) We'll go much faster and we'll get away
Highlighting the van's speed and potential escape
(In my van!) Your parents laughter won't be the same
Suggesting a change in the children's parents' attitude
(In my van!) Act fast! No time to waste
Urging quick action, emphasizing no time to waste
(In my van!) No don't be cryin', here's some candy
Attempting to comfort with candy, possibly manipulative
(In my van!)
(Repeating) Emphasizing the van's presence
We're on the highway and we're making a stop
Traveling on the highway and making a stop
The moon is rising and it's already dark
Describing the time of day, setting a dark atmosphere
Better lock the doors make sure I don't get caught
Advising to lock doors, hinting at potential danger
He won't stop screaming, please shut the fuck up
Reference to someone screaming, possibly a victim
(In my van!) We'll go much faster and we'll get away
Reiterating the van's speed and escape potential
(In my van!) Won't stop the screaming all goddamn day
Acknowledging persistent screaming
(In my van!) Hiding in plain sight, since yesterday
Suggesting the speaker is hiding without being noticed
(In my van!) They say I'm crazy, but I'm feeling
Addressing perceptions of the speaker's mental state
(OK!)
Confirmation or agreement with the situation
Open the door I find an Asian man
Discovery of an unexpected person in the van
Karate copped by his little hands
Describing the person found as an Asian man with karate skills
Grabbed the wrong one by mistake
Admitting to a mistake in the victim chosen
And now I'm fucked, Fucked for fuck's sake
Expressing frustration and regret for the error
(In my van!) Gotta make sure I burn it down
Planning to burn the van to erase evidence
(What the van?!) And then I'll leave it, under the ground
Clarifying the intention to abandon the van
(Not the van!?) Gotta buy some fuel, outside of town
Mentioning the need for fuel for the planned fire
(For the van!?) So I can burn it, burn it all down
Reiterating the intention to burn the van
(God the van!!)
(Repeating) Expressing distress or disbelief
Now it's all over and i'm starting to doubt
Reflecting on the aftermath and doubt
Could not believe the cops did not figure out
Expressing surprise at not being caught by the police
Dear god it burned so bad, just like I planned
Describing satisfaction with the fire's intensity
Really glad that I left him burn in my van
Expressing satisfaction with the chosen victim burning
(No more van!) Now its all over, and I can't get out
(Repeating) Acknowledging the end of the van
(No more van!) Portsmouth Virginia isn't the south
(Repeating) Noting the location, suggesting dissatisfaction
(No more van!) I guess I'll throw my shit all over the bend
(Repeating) Expressing a desire to discard possessions
(No more van!) And if not! …ah fuck it
(Repeating) Contemplating repeating destructive actions
(I'll do it again again again)
(Repeating) Emphasizing a potential cycle of destructive behavior
(I'll do it again again again)
(Repeating) Suggesting a repetitive destructive pattern
(I'll do it again again again)
(Repeating) Indicating a willingness to repeat destructive actions
(I'll do it again again again)
(Repeating) Expressing a persistent inclination toward destructive behavior
In my van
Reiterating the van's presence, possibly symbolizing the speaker's actions
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