Lyrics
Double locked, titanium steel
Feeling extremely secure and protected, as if with strong locks and impenetrable barriers
Curtains closed, the windows are sealed
Shutting out the outside world completely, isolating oneself
There's never anyone in this house
Constant absence or lack of people in this particular residence
If it brings you a smile, then it's worth a tear
Expressing a willingness to endure pain or sadness if it brings happiness to someone else
I feel both of those things when you are near
Experiencing conflicting emotions—both joy and sorrow—when in the presence of the person addressed
Buzzers broken, I guess I'll just wait
Being stuck waiting due to an unresponsive or dysfunctional system, indicating a sense of helplessness or delay
No umbrella and it's starting to rain
Being unprepared for a situation, experiencing discomfort or inconvenience
There's never anyone in this house
Reiterating the absence of occupants in this dwelling
I've been waiting outside for all of my life
Metaphorically waiting a long time for an opportunity or a connection
And now I've got to the door, there's no one inside
Finally reaching the desired destination but finding it empty or deserted
When are you coming back?
Expressing longing and questioning the return of someone
When are you coming home?
Asking about the return to a place of belonging or comfort
I've been kicking the curb, I've been chipping the stone
Metaphorically expressing frustration and restlessness, trying to pass the time
Body heat of a thousand degrees
Describing intense body warmth, possibly an exaggeration for feeling overly hot or passionate
Letter box open, so I can feel the AC
Trying to feel some relief or comfort in a situation that lacks it
There's never anyone in this house
Reiterating the consistent absence of inhabitants in this specific residence
And if the body is willing, then so is the mind
Suggesting that the willingness of the physical body determines the readiness of the mind
If you can't trust in either, prepare to decline
Implying that if trust is lost in both the body and mind, there will be a decline or deterioration
Ring, ring, pick up your telephone
Calling out for communication, possibly feeling disconnected or ignored
Knock, knock, there's nobody home
Knocking on the door, yet finding no response or occupants
There's never anyone in this house
Reaffirming the absence of people in this house
I've been waiting outside for all of my life
Repeating the prolonged waiting outside for an extended period
And now I've got to the door, there's no one inside
Reiterating the disappointment of finding the desired place or person empty
When are you coming back?
Questioning the return of the person addressed
When are you coming home?
Expressing a desire for the person to return to their place of belonging
I've been kicking the curb, I've been chipping the stone
Continuing to express frustration and impatience through actions like kicking the curb and chipping the stone
I've been waiting outside for all of my life
Reiterating the prolonged waiting outside, still finding the place empty
And now I've got to the door, there's no one inside
Emphasizing the disappointment upon reaching the desired place and finding it deserted
What's going on down there?
Questioning or expressing curiosity about events or situations occurring elsewhere
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