Waiter
Shining Shadows: Unveiling the Depths of Life in 'Waiter'
Lyrics
Under blankets these hills cover neatly
Describing the landscape with hills covering like blankets.
We'll take steps to make sure our failures are hidden
Expressing a desire to hide failures and flaws intentionally.
It's hard when our voices echo over ripples
Acknowledging the difficulty when their voices resonate over disturbances.
That form on the lakes, edges they prey on
Referring to disturbances on lakes' edges that they need to be cautious about.
We'll shine, shine, shine
Emphasizing determination and repetition to shine despite challenges.
We'll shine, shine, shine
-We'll shine, shine, shine
-We'll shine, shine, shine
-Swim 'round the lake
Metaphorically swimming around a lake, seeking solutions.
Hoping like hell we'll find
Hoping intensely to find shelter or protection.
Shelter in coal mines incubating lies
Referring to deceptive environments and incubating lies.
Fathers and families, hammers and ties
Mentioning elements like fathers, families, hammers, and ties that may contribute to challenges.
Brace for the winter, that rumble leapt up to his jaws
Preparing for difficulties, possibly a harsh winter, with a vivid description of anticipation.
We'll shine, shine, shine
Reiterating the determination to shine despite adversity.
We'll shine, shine, shine
-We'll shine, shine, shine
-We'll shine, shine, shine
-Spines of furrowed earth jut jagged
Describing rough and uneven terrain symbolized by spines of furrowed earth.
They rise like welts up on our backs, on our bellies
Highlighting the physical impact of challenges on their bodies.
It's cold as the lord in the bedroom, lord at your feet
Using coldness as a metaphor for difficult situations.
Lords shaking the headboard with nothing to eat
Depicting a lack of sustenance, possibly financial or emotional.
We'll shine, shine, shine
Reaffirming the commitment to shine despite harsh conditions.
We'll shine, shine, shine
-We'll shine, shine, shine
-We'll shine, shine, shine
-Cold, restless, stumbles, wanders towards the light
Describing a restless and wandering state towards the light.
That breaks out from the town, little homes bearing sheriffs
Depicting a town with homes and sheriffs, possibly representing societal challenges.
Playing across drifts to the back of the brain
Describing the influence of external factors on thoughts.
Where they flicker like fire (speaking of times, of times that they)
Referring to fleeting memories or moments, possibly in challenging times.
Shined, shined, shined
Expressing a commitment to shine, even in the face of adversity and memories of difficult times.
We'll shine, shine, shine
-We'll shine, shine, shine
-We'll shine, shine, shine
-We'll shine, shine, shine
Reiterating the determination to shine and overcome challenges.
We'll shine, shine, shine
-We'll shine, shine, shine
-We'll shine, shine, shine
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