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Seeking Light in the Shadows: Sixpence's Musical Plea
Lyrics
This is my forty fifth depressing tune.
This expresses the artist's 45th song with a melancholic tone.
They're looking for money as they clean my artistic womb.
Describes the commercialization of the artist's creative process, seeking money.
And when I give birth to the child I must take to flight
Metaphorically refers to the creative process as giving birth and the need to escape afterward.
'Cause the black in our pocket won't let us fight a proper fight.
Financial constraints prevent a proper artistic expression or fight against oppression.
So hey baby can you shed some light on the problem maybe?
Asking for insight or help from a partner to overcome the challenges.
'Cause we're all tired and we'd like to know
Expresses collective weariness and a desire for guidance.
If we should pack our tents shut down the show.
Contemplating whether to give up the artistic endeavor.
Yes we should like to see a burning bush-type sign.
Desiring a clear and unmistakable sign or inspiration.
But anything would be fine.
Expressing openness to any form of inspiration or guidance.
We're all told to dance but we never picked the tune.
Reflects on conformity and the lack of autonomy in choosing one's path.
Hanging like puppets they feed us from bent steel spoons.
Depicts a puppet-like existence, being controlled and fed information.
But we're sealing our lips for the someday when the needle and the vinyl play
Choosing silence until a moment of true expression through music.
All the songs of the pain, songs that explain all our circles and strains.
Referencing songs that articulate pain, explaining life's challenges.
So hey baby, can you shed some light on the problem maybe?
Seeking understanding and guidance in times of emotional distress.
'Cause we're all crying and we'd like to know
Expressing collective sorrow and the desire for answers.
If we should pack our tents, shut down the show.
Contemplating whether to abandon the artistic pursuit.
Yes, we should like to see a burning bush-type sign.
Desiring a clear, divine sign or intervention.
But anything would be fine.
Remaining open to any form of resolution or inspiration.
We're all dying and we'd like to know
Expressing a collective sense of despair and a quest for understanding.
If we should pack our tents, shut down the show.
Contemplating whether to give up on life's struggles and challenges.
"Yes, we should like to see you pack your tents, shut down your show."
Quoting an external voice suggesting the abandonment of the artistic pursuit.
Yes, we should like to see a burning bush-type sign
Reiterating the desire for a clear and powerful sign or inspiration.
But anything would be fine. Oh, anything would be fine.
Maintaining openness to any form of resolution or inspiration.
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