Lyrics
Bad news is that there's nothing good to say
Expressing the difficulty of finding anything positive to say; a bleak situation.
The minty flavors been chewed to nothing
The pleasantness or freshness has been exhausted, possibly referring to a relationship or experience.
That I can taste
Despite the harshness, the speaker can still perceive and experience the situation.
Harsh reality just set in today
Realization of a harsh, unpleasant truth that has just become apparent.
That my limbs were drying quickly in concrete and clay
Feeling immobilized or stuck in a difficult situation, symbolized by limbs drying in concrete and clay.
I made my peace with jesus
Acceptance or reconciliation with a higher power, specifically mentioning Jesus.
We wrote a letter to heaven
Engaging in a form of communication with heaven, possibly seeking guidance or understanding.
Saying "will you be there to greet us?
Pondering whether the reception in the afterlife will be welcoming or dismissive.
Or just show us the back door?"
Questioning the nature of the encounter with the divine, whether it will be positive or not.
- chorus x 2-
Repeated chorus indicating a recurring theme or emotion.
Jumping from a bridge
Contemplating a drastic action, possibly symbolic of a major life decision.
With one hand tied to the railing
Describing a challenging situation where the speaker is restricted but still connected to something.
I am thinking of you
Thinking about someone important while facing difficulties.
With cinderblocks for shoes
Symbolizing a heavy burden or emotional weight through the image of cinderblocks for shoes.
and with a touchtone phone I listen
Using technology (touchtone phone) to engage with the problems of a city or society.
To the problems of a city
Life is compared to the cute and innocent character "Hello Kitty," suggesting a stark contrast with reality.
Life is like a hello kitty
Internal voice or intuition that has gone awry, possibly leading to negative outcomes.
Voice inside of me that's all gone wrong
Reflection on how things have gone wrong inside the speaker.
When before the door was open
Symbolizing a loss of opportunities or openness that once existed.
Like the window I've broken
Comparing a broken window to the speaker's state, indicating vulnerability or fragility.
I can't help if I'm spacin'
Expressing a lack of control, possibly due to distraction or preoccupation.
My messiah's freebasing
Suggesting a distorted sense of guidance or leadership, possibly influenced by substance abuse.
My blood is boiling and racing
Intense emotional state, potentially linked to the internal struggles mentioned earlier.
As I crumble at the core
Describing a personal breakdown at the core or essence.
-chorus out
Reiterated chorus signaling closure or repetition of the central theme.
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