Lyrics
When I was 8
Reflecting on childhood experiences at the age of 8.
I was sure I was growing nerves
Feeling certain about the development of nerves.
Like steel in my palm
Sensing strength, possibly resilience, represented by steel in the palm.
Make a map of what you see
Encouraging the creation of a mental map based on observations.
Direct pain effectively
Advising to address and manage pain directly and efficiently.
I was 8
Reiteration of being 8 years old and experiencing growth pains.
I was sure I was growing pains
Confident about the presence of growing pains, likened to lead in the feet.
Like lead in my feet
Expressing a distress call to the mother.
S.O.S. to my mother
Emphasizing the need to remove obstacles or barriers (hinges off the door).
Take the hinges off the door
Repetition of the distress call to the mother.
S.O.S. to my mother
Reiteration of the importance of removing hindrances.
Take the hinges off the door
Empty line, possibly indicating a pause or reflection.
Oh, oh, sugar spell it out
Using "sugar" to sweeten the request for clarity or communication.
Like oh, oh, sugar spell it out
Repetition of the plea for clear communication.
Like oh, oh, sugar spell it out
Continued emphasis on the need for clarity or communication.
Like oh
Repetition of "Like oh" as a transitional phrase.
Like O, like H in your gut
Repetition of "Like O, like H in your gut," possibly symbolizing internal turmoil or conflict.
Like O, like H in your gut
-Like O, like H in your gut
-Like O, like H in your gut
-In your gut
-S.O.S
Repetition of the distress call "S.O.S."
S.O.S
-When I was four plus a ten, I was swinging fists
Reflecting on aggressive behavior at the age of 14 (four plus a ten).
Like nails in a board
Comparing fists to nails in a board, suggesting a destructive nature.
Pull your hands inside of you
Advising to withdraw or protect oneself.
Six years 'til I'll be through
Counting down the years until reaching a certain point of maturity.
I was four plus a ten, I was swinging back
Reiteration of swinging back, akin to a competitive race for certainty.
Like a race to be sure
Metaphorically describing life as a race with the need for certainty.
S.O.S. to my mother
Repetition of the distress call to the mother.
Take the hinges off the door
Reiterating the importance of removing obstacles.
S.O.S. to my mother
Repetition of the distress call to the mother.
Take the hinges off the door
Reiteration of the need to remove hindrances.
Oh, oh, sugar spell it out
Repetition of the plea for clear communication, using the metaphor of sugar to sweeten the request.
Like oh, oh, sugar spell it out
-Like oh, oh, sugar spell it out
-Like oh
-Like O, like H in your gut
Repetition of "Like O, like H in your gut," continuing the metaphor of internal turmoil.
Like O, like H in your gut
-Like O, like H in your gut
-Like O, like H in your gut
-In your gut
-S.O.S
Final repetition of the distress call "S.O.S."
S.O.S
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