Lyrics
There's a submarine in the garden
Metaphorically describing an unusual or out-of-place element in the speaker's life, akin to a submarine in a garden.
Yeah there's life on mars
Suggesting the presence of extraordinary or unexpected things, comparing it to the idea of life on Mars.
I swim around this goldfish bowl
The speaker feels confined, circling like a goldfish in a bowl, possibly indicating a sense of repetition or lack of progress.
I stare a lot at cars
Expressing a habit of observing cars, possibly indicating a fascination or distraction from the mundane.
My words fall into the carpet
Words and thoughts are neglected or lost when the TV is on, suggesting a distraction or impact on focus.
When the television's on
Blowing on a dandelion while contemplating the bomb may symbolize a juxtaposition of innocence and awareness of destructive forces.
I blow upon the dandelion
Reflecting on mental instability, using "mad" as a descriptor for intense emotions or a state of confusion.
And think about the bomb
Repetition of the theme of madness and uncertainty, emphasizing the speaker's lack of self-awareness.
'cause I'm mad, I'm mad, I'm madder than a cow
Reference to being more irrational or disturbed than a cow, emphasizing a lack of understanding of oneself.
I don't know who I am in the here and now
Expressing confusion about personal identity in the present moment.
I'm mad, I'm mad, I'm madder than a cow
Reiteration of the speaker's mental state, emphasizing the intensity of their feelings.
I don't know who I am in the here and now
Repetition of the uncertainty about identity in the current moment.
I have chemicals for breakfast
Metaphorical consumption of unconventional or undisclosed substances for breakfast.
And they don't come from Japan
Highlighting the secretive nature of the substances, grown in Amsterdam rather than Japan.
It's supposed to be a secret
Emphasizing the secretive aspect of the substances as a supposed secret.
But they're grown in Amsterdam
Revealing the origin of the substances, challenging the notion of secrecy.
Yeah Heaven's not above us and Hell is not below
Philosophical reflection on the uncertainty of afterlife, questioning traditional beliefs.
It's whatever they wanna tell ya
Skepticism about the information we receive and the limits of human knowledge.
And what we'll ever know
Uncertainty about truth and knowledge, acknowledging limitations in understanding.
'cause I'm mad, I'm mad, I'm madder than a cow
Reiteration of the speaker's intense emotional state, using "mad" as a descriptor.
I don't know who I am in the here and now
Continued uncertainty about personal identity in the present moment.
I'm mad, I'm mad, I'm madder than a cow
Reiteration of the speaker's mental state, emphasizing the intensity of their feelings.
I don't know who I am in the here and now
Repetition of the uncertainty about identity in the current moment.
So you think you've got the wisdom
Challenging the idea of possessing wisdom, suggesting vulnerability to external influences.
To bend and not to freeze
Encountering someone with similar struggles, using a vegetarian metaphorically.
I was speaking to a vegetarian
Implying that even seemingly wise individuals may be grappling with the same issues.
Who had the same disease
Highlighting shared struggles and challenges, using the metaphor of a disease.
I sit and watch big brother but I'm not allowed to say
Observing societal issues portrayed on television but feeling restricted in expressing opinions.
But then one thing and another
Indicating a tendency to get carried away or overwhelmed by thoughts and emotions.
And I just get carried away
Expressing a loss of control or restraint when confronted with certain stimuli.
'cause I'm mad, I'm mad, I'm madder than a cow
Continued uncertainty about personal identity in the present moment.
I don't know who I am in the here and now
Reiteration of the speaker's mental state, emphasizing the intensity of their feelings.
I'm mad, I'm mad, I'm madder than a cow
Repetition of the uncertainty about identity in the current moment.
I don't know who I am in the here and now
Empty line, possibly indicating a pause or a shift in thought.
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