Lyrics
Something for the rag and bone man
Reference to discarded or unwanted items for the rag and bone man.
Over my dead body
Strong opposition, indicating a determined stance against something.
Something big is gonna happen
Anticipation of a significant event or change.
Over my dead body
Reiteration of strong opposition, emphasizing personal sacrifice.
Someone's son or someone's daughter
Recognition of the potential impact on individuals, emphasizing human connection.
Over my dead body
Reiteration of strong opposition, with a focus on familial relationships.
This is how I end up sucked in
Expressing vulnerability and being drawn into a situation against one's will.
Over my dead body
Reiteration of strong opposition, with a sense of inevitability.
I'm gonna go to sleep
Decision to disengage or withdraw, possibly from the impending conflict.
Let this wash all over me
Seeking solace and cleansing through sleep and surrender to the situation.
We don't really want a monster taking over
Rejecting the idea of a destructive force taking control.
Tiptoe around, tie him down
Cautionary approach, suggesting a careful and restrained response.
We don't want the loonies taking over
Emphasis on preventing mentally unstable individuals from gaining influence.
Tiptoe around, tie them down
Continued caution and restraint in dealing with potentially dangerous situations.
May pretty horses
Symbolic reference to beauty and grace, possibly as a counterbalance to chaos.
Come to you
Wishing for positive and calming influences to come to the individual.
As you sleep
Visualizing tranquility during sleep, with the mention of horses adding a surreal element.
I'm gonna go to sleep
Reiteration of the decision to go to sleep as a means of escape.
And let this wash all over me
Repeating the desire for the cleansing and soothing effects of sleep.
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