Ether Rag
Dance Through Life's Aches with Ether Rag
Lyrics
Well there's a can, and it calls your name
There is a container (likely a can) that seems to be calling out to someone.
It's only $3.99 at the gas station down the way
Refers to the cost of the contents in the can, which is $3.99 at a nearby gas station.
So put on your dancing shoes, and we'll shake, shake, shake
Encouragement to put on one's dancing shoes and dance energetically.
Lord knows, you've got aches to alleviate
Suggests that dancing could help alleviate someone's physical or emotional pains.
And from your head, down to your toes
Describes the movement of something from head to toe, implying a thorough experience.
From your tailbone, up to the back of your throat
Describes the full length of someone's body from the tailbone to the throat.
Well, it ain't no chore and it ain't no drag
States that participating in this activity isn't burdensome or tedious.
Singing along and dancing the ether rag
Encouragement to join in, singing and dancing to the mentioned song.
Picture this: that's you and me, in our sunday best
Imagines a scenario involving the singer and someone else dressed in their best clothes.
Why don't you keep your expectations low, so you'll be impressed
Suggests keeping expectations low to be pleasantly surprised or impressed.
That's you and me, so don't be getting so stressed!
Emphasizes the importance of not getting overly stressed in the situation.
Well i ain't got the time for them shiny needles
Expresses a lack of interest in using hypodermic needles for drugs.
Ain't got no fancy pills to take
Indicates a lack of reliance on expensive medication or pharmaceuticals.
That's why i just inhale and i exhale and i
Describes a breathing technique for relaxation and possibly altering consciousness.
Give my brain cells a break!
Describes a method of giving the brain a break, likely through controlled breathing.
So it feels like you're out! and you're losing your grip
Describes a feeling of being disconnected or detached from reality.
You tried standing on solid ground, but your feet they seem to refuse to stick
Describes difficulty in finding stability or footing in a situation.
And the ghosts all around in the room, they keep throwing a fit
Implies the presence of disturbing or unsettling elements in the environment.
You're out, you're falling fast and you're losing your grip!
Reiterates the feeling of losing control or falling rapidly.
Why don't you just
Suggests taking a moment to relax or calm down.
Take a deep breath?
Encouragement to take a deep breath, possibly as a calming technique.
And try to relax?
Encouragement to try and find a state of relaxation or ease.
And we can dance
Reiterates the idea of dancing to the mentioned song as a form of release.
The ether rag
Reinforces the notion of dancing to the song 'Ether Rag' as a means of escape or relief.
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