Nigel Hitter

Eternal Cycles: shame's Poetic Odyssey of Life's Repetition
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Lyrics

Like the wheels on a bus

Metaphor for the repetitive nature of life, comparing it to the constant turning of bus wheels.

It just keeps on turning

Life's continuous cycle, with no apparent interruption, similar to the ongoing turning of the wheels.

And as the cream gets wetter

Implies an increase in intensity or emotion, as the cream gets wetter, possibly symbolizing life's experiences.

The udder keeps on churning

Metaphorically represents life's persistence and effort, akin to the udder continuously churning milk.


It just goes on

Reiterates the perpetual nature of life, emphasizing its ongoing and unstoppable flow.

It just goes on

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It just goes on

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It just goes on

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I can't see no squares

Expresses a preference for harmony (circles) over conflict (squares) in one's perception.

All I see is circles

Continues the theme of preferring circular patterns, possibly representing unity or completeness.

Tie the knot on my shoes

Symbolic of getting ready or prepared, using imagery of tying knots and pulling strings.

Pull the string on my girdle

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It just goes on

Repeats the assertion of life's ongoing nature, emphasizing its continuous and unbroken progression.

It just goes on

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It just goes on

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It just goes

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Pop, pop, pop

Repetition of "pop" may represent unexpected or sudden events, adding an element of surprise to life.

Pop, pop, pop

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Pop, pop, pop

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Pop, pop, pop

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Pop, pop, pop

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Pop, pop, pop

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Change the sheets on my bed

Desire for renewal or change, seeking a fresh start and expressing the longing for a new beginning.

I wanna smell fresh linen

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Will this day ever end?

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I need a new beginning

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It just goes on

Reaffirms the continuity of life, emphasizing its persistent and unceasing nature.

It just goes on

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It just goes on

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It just goes on

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And on, and on, and on, and on

Stresses the never-ending aspect of life, using repetition to emphasize its infinite duration.


Take the clothes off of my back

Struggling with personal challenges, attempting various solutions, and hoping for a positive outcome.

They don't seem to fit

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I'm throwin' everything at this wall

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And hopin' something sticks

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I never did nothin'

Reflection on facing challenges and handling difficulties, possibly referring to the speaker's resilience.

I couldn't handle

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Burn at both ends

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That's my candle

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I'm burnin' at both ends

Continues the theme of resilience, acknowledging the challenges but embracing the natural course of life.

I'm burnin' at both ends naturally

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I'm burnin' at both ends

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I'm burnin' at both ends naturally

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It just goes 'round and 'round

Reiteration of life's cyclical nature, emphasizing its continuous and circular path.

'Round and 'round, and 'round

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It just goes 'round and 'round

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'Round and 'round, and 'round

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It just goes 'round and 'round

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'Round and 'round, and 'round

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