Ballet in a Phone Booth
Dancing through Fear: Ballet in a Phone Booth
Lyrics
Just like ballet in a phone booth,
Metaphorical expression suggesting an awkward or constrained situation, comparing it to the impracticality of performing ballet in a small space like a phone booth.
or Dominoes on Mars
Imaginary scenario emphasizing the unusual nature of activities, akin to playing dominoes on a planet (Mars) where such games are unlikely.
See we're all in this strange fruit,
Alludes to the shared experience of being part of a peculiar or unconventional circumstance, likening it to the concept of "strange fruit," which may symbolize uniqueness or difference.
and we're shooting for the stars
Expresses a collective aspiration to achieve great things, symbolized by aiming for the stars.
Bedtime stories over dear
Suggests the sharing of bedtime stories, possibly portraying a sense of comfort or connection among individuals.
so settle for the night
Encourages settling in for the night, implying a need for rest or stability in the midst of challenges.
cause were flying backwards into fear
Describes a backward movement into fear, possibly highlighting a regressive or unsettling trend in the collective experience.
so pull the shades down tight
Emphasizes the need to shield oneself from challenges or uncertainties, symbolized by pulling the shades down tightly.
All, all of the days we are gone
Reflects on the passage of time and experiences, suggesting that all days have been spent or used up.
all, all of the days they are done
Reiterates the idea that all days are completed or finished, possibly conveying a sense of inevitability or closure.
Were dying to be bullet proof
Expresses a strong desire for invincibility or protection, conveyed through the metaphor of being "bulletproof."
as we dance between the cars
Depicts a risky dance amid potential danger, symbolized by moving between cars, suggesting a bold and daring approach to life.
while speakers blast a ghetto truth
Highlights the power of loud speakers conveying a truth that may be associated with the harsh realities of life in a marginalized community.
that deafens all the stars
Suggests that the harsh truths drown out or overpower celestial elements, emphasizing the impact of societal issues on a cosmic scale.
our bedtime stories over dear
Reiterates the sharing of bedtime stories, possibly indicating the persistence of a need for comfort or connection.
so settle for the night
Encourages settling in for the night again, possibly as a response to the challenges or uncertainties presented.
cause were flying blindly into fear
Describes a blind or uninformed forward movement into fear, possibly emphasizing a lack of clarity or understanding about the future.
so pull the shades down tight
Reiterates the need to protect oneself from fear or uncertainty, symbolized by pulling the shades down tightly once more.
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