Leave Those Memories Alone
Cocaine Rainbow Chronicles: Unveiling Love's Shadows
Lyrics
Over a cocaine rainbow, the world is at her command
Describes a world where the person has control over everything, possibly suggesting a distorted, drug-influenced perspective.
Over a cocaine rainbow, the world is at her command
Repeats the idea of control over the world, emphasizing the theme of power and influence.
And just like Judas, in a pocket she hides her right hand
Compares the person to Judas, indicating betrayal and deceit, possibly suggesting hidden motives.
Behind the rhinestone curtain, the charlatan's vines and her muse
Behind a facade of luxury and deception, the charlatan's influences are at play, intertwined with artistic inspiration.
Behind the rhinestone curtain, the charlatan's vines and her muse
Reiterates the deceptive nature behind the glamour, cautioning against a woman who envisions her future through someone else.
Be careful of a woman who sees her future in you
Warns about the danger of a woman projecting her future onto another person.
And even if the sun and the moon never shone
Expresses that love is the brightest light, even if the celestial bodies never shine.
Love would be the brightest light in my home
Suggests it's time for the person to create new memories instead of dwelling on the past.
It's time for you to go out
Encourages the listener to go out and make new memories.
And make some new memories of your own
Continues the advice to create new memories independently.
You can dig up every bone
Metaphorically implies searching for the past, possibly referring to uncovering old experiences.
Mama, come on
An appeal for the mother to move forward and not dwell on the past.
Leave those memories alone
The repeated plea for the mother to leave past memories behind.
It's been a long time sugar and I'm sure glad to see your face
Expresses joy at seeing someone after a long time and a desire for a taste of something wild and untamed.
Yeah, it's been a long time sugar and I'm sure glad to see your face
Repeats the sentiment of being glad to see someone after a prolonged absence.
Outside out in the wilderness, all I need is a taste
Desires a taste of the wild and untamed outside in the wilderness.
Oh, and the Kernel was tall and he always wore his hat and shades
Describes a tall figure, possibly symbolizing authority, and references a heart adorned like a diamond.
Yeah, and the Kernel was tall and he always wore his hat and shades
Repeats the description of the tall figure, suggesting the importance of the character.
He wore his heart like a diamond
Metaphorically describes how the tall figure wears his emotions, comparing it to a valuable diamond.
Hold off on the Ace of Spades, yeah (oh, oh, oh, ooh)
Suggests holding back on certain actions or decisions, specifically mentioning the Ace of Spades.
And even if the sun and the moon never shone
Reiterates that love is the brightest light in the home, independent of celestial bodies.
Love would be the brightest light in our home
Encourages the listener to create new memories independently, emphasizing the importance of personal experiences.
It's time for you to go out
Continues the theme of urging someone to go out and make new memories.
And make some new memories of your own
Encourages the listener to create their own memories instead of dwelling on the past.
You can dig up every bone
Suggests the futility of digging up past experiences, encouraging a focus on the present and future.
Of a rolling stone
Specifically mentions digging up every bone, possibly referring to the futility of dwelling on every detail of the past.
Yeah, you can dig up every bone
Repeats the idea of searching for the past, highlighting its unproductive nature.
But mama, come on
A repeated plea for the mother to move forward and not linger on past memories.
Leave those memories alone
Reiterates the central theme of leaving past memories behind and moving forward.
I miss you, brother
Expresses longing for a brother and acknowledges the difficulty of being apart.
Sometimes it's so hard
Acknowledges the emotional challenge of missing a loved one.
Will they remember the words to my songs when I'm dead and gone?
Raises questions about the legacy of the person's songs and whether they will be remembered after death.
Will they remember the words to my songs when I'm dead and gone?
Repeats the contemplation of the legacy of the person's songs after they are no longer present.
While I'm here, I can't remember the words to my own songs
Reflects on the difficulty of remembering one's own songs while still alive, possibly commenting on the fleeting nature of memory.
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