Lyrics
Oh, the jester he will laugh
Expressing that the jester finds amusement or irony in life.
As I lay my soul to rest
Describing the act of laying one's soul to rest, possibly seeking peace or closure.
So my laughter will remain
Desiring that one's laughter remains even after death.
Everlasting in this bliss
Seeking eternal joy and happiness in the afterlife.
He holds my heart
Metaphorically describing the vulnerability of the heart being held by the jester.
Like tiny petals in his palm
Portraying the heart as delicate petals in the jester's control.
He could crush it if he wished it
Acknowledging the power the jester has to harm or destroy, yet maintaining trust.
Yet I trust him nonetheless
Despite the potential for harm, there is a deep trust in the jester.
Oh, I know
Recognizing the risky nature of the emotional connection with the jester.
It's a dangerous game I play with my soul
Acknowledging the risky and potentially harmful nature of the emotional game.
I know
Reiterating the acknowledgment of the risky emotional game being played.
It's a dangerous game
Highlighting the danger inherent in the emotional dynamics.
But my self-preservation's tepid at best
Indicating a lack of strong self-preservation instincts in the face of emotional risks.
Oh, the angel will observe
Introducing an observing angel who witnesses the speaker's experiences.
My exquisite corpse from up above
Describing the angel's view of the speaker's life, using the term "exquisite corpse."
He paints me gold and silver
Symbolic painting of the speaker in precious colors, suggesting value beyond merit.
Far much more than I deserve
Expressing a sense of receiving more love or admiration than believed to deserve.
My body's scarred my mind is weathered
Physical and mental hardships experienced by the speaker are acknowledged.
Yet he adores it all
Despite flaws and scars, the angel loves and accepts the speaker completely.
I am afraid
Admitting fear, possibly of causing harm or negative consequences.
I am afraid
Repeating the acknowledgment of fear.
I'll make that angel fall
Expressing concern that the angel may be negatively affected by the speaker's actions.
Oh, he knows
The angel is aware of the risky nature of the emotional game being played.
It's a dangerous game he plays with his soul
Recognizing that the angel is also involved in a dangerous emotional game.
He knows
Reiterating the awareness of the danger in the emotional dynamics.
It's a dangerous game, but
Acknowledging the risky nature of the emotional game for both the speaker and the angel.
My morality is shaky at best
Admitting a shaky moral foundation, indicating a lack of strong ethical certainty.
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