Lyrics
It's crowded and we're bored
Feeling crowded and bored in the current situation.
The chamber maid: she snores
Someone nearby (the chamber maid) is snoring.
The drummer's gone to tune up all her toms
The drummer has left to tune her drums.
I laid my head down and now my wallet's gone
After laying his head down, the singer realizes his wallet is missing.
Hooplas involving circus tricks
Events or occurrences involving flashy and attention-grabbing performances or activities.
At addresses way out in the sticks
These events happen in remote or rural locations.
The pixies in tight green little skirts say it's so much better now that is hurts
Implies that the pixies (possibly performers) suggest that pain enhances the experience.
The tides that pull you down in the river
Metaphorically refers to forces dragging someone down.
She touched my knee and that made me quiver
A physical reaction to someone's touch, causing a shiver.
Winks with her eye, 3.14 (pi)
Winking and referencing the mathematical value of pi (3.14).
Is there anyone who knows the whole thing?
Asking if anyone comprehends the entirety of the situation or performance.
It's loaded with references when the mime speaks about the biz
A mime discusses the industry with many indirect allusions.
We asked him for a glass that might be clean
Asking for a clean glass, but the mime is preoccupied with self-promotion.
But he's too busy posing for fashion 'zines
The mime is focused on posing for fashion magazines instead of fulfilling the request.
Hooplas involving circus tricks
Reiteration of the earlier themes, emphasizing the repetitive nature of these experiences.
At addresses way out in the sticks
-The pixies in tight green little skirts say it's so much better now that is hurts
-The tides that pull you down in the river
-She touched my knee and that made me quiver
-Winks with her eye, 3.14 (pi)
-Is there anyone who knows the whole thing?
-Hooplas involving circus tricks
-At addresses way out in the sticks
-The pixies in tight green little skirts say it's so much better now that is hurts
-The tides that pull you down in the river
-She touched my knee and that made me quiver
-Winks with her eye, 3.14 (pi)
-Is there anyone, is there anyone?
-Hooplas involving circus tricks
-At addresses way out in the sticks
-The pixies in tight green little skirts say it's so much better now that is hurts
-The tides that pull you down in the river
-She touched my knee and that made me quiver
-Winks with her eye, 3.14 (pi)
-Is there anyone who knows the whole thing?
A repetition of the query about understanding the entire situation.
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