Moral Kiosk

Exploring Twilight's Secrets: R.E.M.'s Moral Kiosk Meaning
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Lyrics

Scratch the scandals in the twilight

Scratching the scandals in the twilight, possibly exploring or revealing hidden controversies or secrets.

Trying to shock but instead

Attempting to shock but failing, perhaps suggesting an unconventional or rebellious approach.

Idle hands all orient to her

Idle hands all orienting towards a female figure, indicating attention or focus on her.

Pass a magic pillow under head

Passing a magic pillow under the head, symbolizing comfort or support in a mysterious or magical way.


It's so much more attractive

Highlighting the attractiveness of something.

Inside the moral kiosk

Within the moral kiosk, suggesting a space where moral judgments or decisions are made.


Inside, cold, dark, fire, twilight

Repetition of cold, dark, fire, twilight, possibly emphasizing contrasting elements within the moral kiosk.

Inside, cold, dark, fire, twilight

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They scratch the scandals in the twilight

Reiterating the act of scratching scandals in the twilight.

She was laughing like a Horae

Laughing like a Horae, referring to a Greek goddess associated with the seasons, possibly implying joy or change.

Put that knee in dour landslide

Inserting a knee in a dour landslide, suggesting a decisive action in a gloomy situation.

Take this step to dash a roving eye

Taking a step to avert a wandering gaze, possibly avoiding distractions or temptations.


It's so much more attractive

Reiterating the attractiveness of something.

Inside the moral kiosk

Revisiting the moral kiosk, emphasizing its importance or centrality.


Inside, cold, dark, fire, twilight

Repetition of cold, dark, fire, twilight, maintaining the emphasis on contrasting elements.

Inside, cold, dark, fire, twilight

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Oh, oh

An exclamation, possibly indicating surprise or emphasis.


Scratch the scandals in the twilight

Repeating the earlier scenes of scratching scandals and focusing on idle hands.

Trying to shock but instead

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Idle hands all orient to her

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Pass a magic pillow under head

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It's so much more attractive

Reiterating the attractiveness within the moral kiosk.

Inside the moral kiosk

Emphasizing the interior of the moral kiosk.


Inside, cold, dark, fire, twilight

Repetition of cold, dark, fire, twilight, continuing the emphasis on contrasting elements.

Inside, cold, dark, fire, twilight

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Inside, cold, dark, fire, twilight

Repetition of cold, dark, fire, twilight, underscoring the persistent theme within the moral kiosk.

Inside, cold, dark, fire, twilight

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