Glimpses
Glimpses of Urban Desolation: Sleaford Mods' Poetic Commentary
Lyrics
Yea, I was hanging about
Describing a setting where the speaker was present.
The sun was coming down over the sidewalk
Observing the sunset over the sidewalk and wooden shacks in a new town.
And wooden shacks in the new town
Continuation of the description of the surroundings.
Glimpses into it
Referring to glimpses or brief moments of insight or observation.
Those trainers on that actor
Noting an actor wearing numerous trainers, highlighting excess, and commenting on the lack of value in possessions.
20-30 pairs, no problem after
-When the value isn't anywhere
-Certainly not in our pair
-Then we caretake the warm milkshake of nowhere
Expressing the speaker's role in taking care of a sense of emptiness or aimlessness.
Glimpses
Repetition of the idea of glimpses, emphasizing fleeting perceptions or experiences.
Glimpses
-Glimpses, oh yea
-Glimpses into it
Describing a slower pace of life, emphasizing the absence of value in the speaker's life and their role in maintaining a sense of emptiness.
The roads don't move so fast now
-The air's got space and glow in clouds now
-But when the value isn't anywhere
-Certainly not in our pair
-Then we caretake the warm milkshake of nowhere
-Glimpses
Reiteration of the theme of glimpses, suggesting a recurring theme in the speaker's observations.
Glimpses
-Glimpses, oh yea
-Glimpses
Continued emphasis on glimpses, possibly indicating the importance of these fleeting moments in the speaker's perspective.
Glimpses
-Glimpses, oh yea
-(oh yea)
Repetition of "oh yea" for emphasis or as a vocal expression.
There's a ride on the park behind the yellow sign
Describing a park with a warning sign, expressing reluctance to involve others and noting the swings' appearance of distress.
Don't wanna get no one on there
-And the swings look in pain like they are acid rain
-Into the death stare
-There's a ride on the park behind the yellow sign
Reiteration of the description of the park, emphasizing the discomfort or negative aspect of the swings.
Don't wanna get no one on there
-And the swings look in pain like they are acid rain
-Into the death stare
-Glimpses
Repeating the theme of glimpses, underscoring their significance in the speaker's narrative.
Glimpses
-Glimpses, oh yea
-Glimpses into it
Intensifying the focus on glimpses, possibly suggesting a deeper meaning or impact on the speaker's perception.
Glimpses into it
-Glimpses into it
-Glimpses into it
-Glimpses
Final repetition of glimpses, reinforcing the central theme of the song.
Glimpses
-Glimpses, oh yea
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