Emergency's About to End
Unraveling Distress: Possum Dixon's Tale of Endings
Lyrics
Your emergency's about to end
Your crisis or urgent situation is reaching its conclusion.
Earlier this evening on your bed
Refers to a recent time on a bed, possibly a significant event or conversation.
Well, I can hear them upstairs rattlin'
The speaker can hear activity or discussion from the floor above.
Off the names of people that are dead
People upstairs are listing names of the deceased, suggesting a somber or unsettling atmosphere.
Hear them, listen
The speaker emphasizes the act of hearing, urging someone to listen closely.
Hear them talkin'
Repetition of the urging to listen, possibly to important or revealing conversations.
Bark, bark, bark, bark
Onomatopoeic representation of chatter or noise.
Talkin' nonsense
The talk is nonsensical or irrelevant.
Your distress distracts me to no end
The distress of someone else is causing a distraction for the speaker.
Your distress distracts me from my friends
The distress is hindering the speaker's connection with their friends.
Dollar Chinese food won't settle in
A reference to inexpensive Chinese food, possibly highlighting a lack of comfort or satisfaction.
And your bull whip is rippin' me to shreds
A metaphorical bullwhip is causing harm or emotional pain.
Aw, come on, come over, let me in
The speaker is asking for entry, seeking inclusion or understanding.
Wake up and roll over, 'cause I'm comin' in
Encouraging someone to wake up and be receptive because the speaker is approaching.
Your emergency's about to end
Reiteration that the emergency is approaching its resolution.
Your emergency, your emergency
Repetition emphasizing the imminent conclusion of the emergency.
Your words burn like acid on my skin
Words spoken by someone are harsh and hurtful, causing emotional pain.
And my attention span's unravellin'
The speaker's attention span is unraveling, possibly due to the harsh words.
And I'm comin' over, let me in
Reiteration of the desire to be let in, emphasizing the need for connection.
Wake up and roll over, 'cause I'm comin' in
Encouragement to wake up and be receptive because the speaker is approaching again.
Your emergency's about to end
Final emphasis on the resolution of the emergency.
End. Stop. Cut. Out. End. Stop. Cut. Out.
Repetition of words signaling the conclusion or termination of something.
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