Lyrics
As the sun was setting down
Describing the time of day as the sun sets.
A new sheriff came in town
Introduction of a new sheriff in town, signifying a change or shift in authority.
And the sound feast
Reference to a sensory experience, possibly a celebration or gathering of sounds.
Came from Asia
Indication that the sound originates from Asia, adding a cultural element to the scene.
Grip tight as we move along
Suggestive of a journey or progression with a firm grip on something.
Burn marks from the yellow sun
Physical marks, possibly sunburns, caused by the intense yellow sun.
Call me stupid, oh call me dumb
Acceptance of criticism, acknowledging the possibility of being perceived as foolish.
Call me whatever you want
Embracing a carefree attitude, being indifferent to judgment.
Although she'll end up in your bed
A prediction that a romantic interest will end up in bed with the speaker.
The soul will never forget, oh never regret
Emphasizing the enduring impact of experiences on the soul, devoid of regret.
Blue sky, and some yellow stones
Depiction of a serene sky and the presence of yellow stones, possibly symbolizing positivity.
Some days, I feel so alone
Expressing feelings of isolation on certain days.
So alone, so alone, so alone
Reiteration of the intense loneliness experienced by the speaker.
Hold, hold, hold me close
Desire for emotional closeness, a plea for intimacy.
Stay until my real face shows
Asking for sustained closeness until the true self is revealed.
Say, say, when will I see
Pondering when the speaker will escape from their perceived unreality.
I'm not living in reality
Expressing a sense of detachment from reality, a feeling of not truly living.
Hold, hold, hold me close
Repetition of the desire for emotional closeness.
Stay until my real face shows
Reiteration of the request for sustained closeness.
Say, say, when will I see
Continued contemplation on escaping from the perceived unreality.
I'm not living in reality
Reiteration of the sense of detachment from reality.
Why won't you hold me close
A plea for emotional closeness with a question about why it is not happening.
See I've always been the one who knows
Claiming to be someone who has knowledge or insight.
I suppose, oh I suppose, oh I suppose
Expressing a contemplative mood, acknowledging uncertainty.
Terrible nights
Reference to difficult or distressing nights.
Thinking of
Reflecting on thoughts related to being left alone.
The way I should be left alone, while you drift off
Describing a state of being left alone while the other person drifts away.
Oh you drift off
Repetition of the idea of drifting away, possibly emphasizing the emotional distance.
Let alone, let alone
Expression of a desire to be left alone.
Let alone, let alone
Repetition of the desire to be left alone, underscoring the theme of solitude.
Let alone, let alone
Further repetition of the desire for solitude.
Let alone, let alone
Continued emphasis on the wish to be left alone.
Let alone, while you drift off
Reiteration of the desire for solitude while the other person drifts away.
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