Lyrics
You're almost tough as a girl, and entertaining as the end of the world
You possess a unique blend of strength and charm, likened humorously to the chaos at the end of the world.
If goblins were reigning
Imagining a fantastical scenario where goblins are in control or dominating.
And lava is pouring from the middle of the road
Describing a surreal scene with lava flowing from the middle of the road, suggesting a disruptive or dangerous environment.
No time for showing me the grimy places you go
Expressing a lack of time or inclination to reveal the less appealing aspects of your experiences.
Horny as a cactus, lazy as a beer, forgetting the subtext of your special souvenirs
Characterizing someone as both sexually charged (horny as a cactus) and laid-back (lazy as a beer), while forgetting the deeper meaning of sentimental mementos.
Looking out the skylight to the stars and moon
Observing the night sky and contemplating the mysteries of existence.
Asking what questions were answered and forgotten all too soon
Pondering on questions that were once answered but have been overlooked or ignored.
You are the story
Acknowledging the individual as a central figure in their own narrative.
You are the nerve
Emphasizing the person's importance and role as a source of vitality.
You're all there is, you're nothing, and don't forget it
Highlighting the paradoxical nature of being everything and nothing simultaneously.
You plopped yourself in the box while thinking outside it
Placing oneself in a metaphorical box while maintaining unconventional or innovative thinking.
You got rocks in your feet and your shoes cannot hide it
Indicating discomfort or difficulty, comparing it to having rocks in one's shoes.
You wrote so many songs about ghosts you hunted
Referencing a history of creating songs about chasing ghosts, possibly metaphorical challenges.
Eventually you wrote one that was actually haunted
Suggesting that among the many creations, there's one with a haunting quality or deeper meaning.
Your mid is gory with guillotine hor d'oeuvres
Describing a mind filled with gruesome and disturbing mental images or thoughts.
Voices come with grisly choices and don't forget
Stressing that choices come with consequences, urging not to forget them.
To pay all your bills before blowing it on thrills
Practical advice to handle responsibilities before indulging in risky or thrilling pursuits.
You can sit there still if you're boredom mind fucked
Suggesting a state of being mentally overwhelmed by boredom, perhaps leading to unconventional thinking.
TV drives you nuts, no room for your thoughts
Highlighting the negative impact of excessive television consumption on mental space.
No room for showing me the grimy places you go
Reiterating the reluctance to reveal the less appealing aspects of one's experiences.
You are the story
Reaffirming the individual's centrality in their own narrative.
You are the nerve
Emphasizing again the significance and vitality of the person.
You're all there is, you're nothing, and don't forget it
Repeating the paradoxical nature of being everything and nothing at the same time.
You are the story
Reiterating the individual's role as the central character in their own story.
And you've got to serve
Stating the obligation to serve, possibly acknowledging responsibilities in shaping one's narrative.
You're all there is, you're everything and don't forget it
Repeating the paradox of being everything and nothing, with a reminder not to forget this complex duality.
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