Lyrics
I'll be the first to admit this is a bright but haunted age
The speaker acknowledges that the current era is both promising and filled with lingering troubles or ghosts from the past.
I just don't know now now I just can't say hey hey
The speaker is uncertain and unable to articulate their thoughts or feelings clearly.
When you get down down to the heart and the bones of it
Referring to the core or essence of a matter, suggesting that when one reaches the fundamental aspects of something, it can be emotionally shattering.
That's when it breaks you know, that's when it falls apart
At this fundamental level, things tend to collapse or disintegrate.
But that's the prize now
Despite the breakdown, there's a perceived reward or benefit.
Oh caveat emptor, open the atoms core
An expression highlighting 'buyer beware,' possibly hinting at the consequences of delving too deeply into something.
But that's the prize now
Reiteration of the idea that there's a perceived benefit, but also a cautionary warning when exploring deeply.
Oh caveat emptor open the atoms core
-Oh caveat emptor open the atoms core
-Whoa!
An exclamation, possibly emphasizing the significance of the preceding lines.
Oh oh I just don't get it
The speaker expresses a lack of understanding or comprehension.
And you keep slipping down the surface of things
A description of continuously sliding on the surface without grasping deeper meaning or understanding.
I just cant take it now, I just cant wait for more
An inability to tolerate the current situation and a desire for something more.
When you get down down to the sub atomic part of it
Refers to reaching the smallest, most fundamental level of something, where it can emotionally fall apart.
That's when it breaks you know, that' when it falls apart
Reiteration that at this core level, things tend to disintegrate or collapse.
Oh caveat emptor, open the atoms core
A repetition of the cautionary note about exploring deeply, possibly implying consequences.
Whoa!
An emphatic exclamation, possibly underscoring the warning or the significance of the core.
Whoa!
Continued expression of confusion or frustration, unable to comprehend.
Oh oh I just don't get it
-Get it
-Oh I just don't get it
-Get it! get it! get it!
-I just don't get it
-Whoa!
-I I just don't get it
Reiteration of the inability to understand or grasp something, emphasized repeatedly.
No I, I just don't get it
-Just don't get it
-Get it get it get it get it
-Oh
An expression of exasperation or resignation.
Whats wrong with you?
A direct question, perhaps asking what's the matter or what's wrong with someone.
Ey lad?
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