Under the Blacklight
Mystical Shadows: Unraveling Rilo Kiley's 'Under the Blacklight' Meaning
Lyrics
When you get sober
Questioning whether the person, when they become sober, will become more compassionate or generous.
Will you get kinder?
Expressing hope that sobriety might lead to increased kindness.
'Cause when you get uptight
Noting that the individual becomes tense or anxious.
It's such a drag
Describing the unpleasantness or burdensome nature of the person's uptight behavior.
When I get older
Anticipating memory loss or forgetfulness associated with aging.
I won't remember
Expecting forgetfulness until reaching old age.
Until that day comes
Until that anticipated day arrives.
I've got something on you
Having some undisclosed knowledge or advantage over someone until the mentioned day comes.
Under the blacklight
Referring to a situation or experience under a blacklight, suggesting a different perspective or hidden truths.
Out in the garden
Metaphorically placed in a garden while under the influence of this different perspective or truth.
Into the pale moon
Transitioning into a surreal or altered state symbolized by the pale moon.
I'll be waiting
Being in a state of anticipation or readiness.
Under the blacklight
Reiterating a scenario under the blacklight, emphasizing this different perspective or truth.
Under the blacklight
Emphasizing the repetition of experiencing this alternate reality or hidden truths.
Even dead men
Even in death, individuals remain confined or restricted in their circumstances.
Lie in the their coffins
Commenting on the long duration of feeling unwell or not improving.
It's been a long time
It's been a while since the person felt any better.
Since you felt better
Noting the persistence of a negative state or condition.
Under the blacklight
Revisiting the situation under the blacklight, suggesting a continued exploration of hidden truths or altered perspectives.
Out in the garden
Being in a garden while experiencing this alternate reality or perspective.
Into the pale moon
Moving into a surreal or otherworldly state symbolized by the pale moon.
I'll be waiting
Remaining in a state of anticipation or readiness.
Under the blacklight
Reiterating the experience under the blacklight, suggesting a continued exploration or revelation of hidden truths.
Out in the garden
Being in a garden while under the influence of this different perspective or truth.
Into the pale moon
Transitioning into an altered or surreal state symbolized by the pale moon.
Under the blacklight
Re-emphasizing the experience under the blacklight, indicating a continued exploration of hidden truths or alternate perspectives.
Somewhere in Laredo
Referring to a location in Laredo where there exists a sensitive or easily influenced individual.
Borders a soft man
Comparing the individual to a black widow spider, symbolizing manipulative behavior or danger.
Like a black widow
Expressing the intention to navigate cautiously or slyly, reminiscent of a black widow spider's movements.
I'll be crawling
Emphasizing the continued exploration of hidden truths or alternate perspectives under the blacklight.
Under the blacklight
Revisiting the experience under the blacklight in a garden setting.
Out in the garden
Being in a state of transition into a surreal or altered state symbolized by the pale moon.
Into the pale moon
Continuing to explore hidden truths or alternative perspectives under the blacklight.
Under the blacklight
Reiterating the setting under the blacklight, indicating a sustained exploration of hidden truths or altered perspectives.
Down in the valley
Referring to a location in the valley, potentially signifying a state of emotional or mental depth.
Up in the dark blue
Describing being in an elevated or profound emotional state represented by the dark blue.
Under the blacklight
Returning to the experience under the blacklight, continuing the exploration of hidden truths or altered perspectives.
Under the blacklight
Emphasizing the ongoing exploration of hidden truths or alternate perspectives.
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