Candle
Embracing Change: Sonic Youth's 'Candle' Illuminates Transformation
Lyrics
I see a dog start divin' at his magic, snatchin'
I observe a dog engaging in magical activities, swiftly grabbing or catching something
Keeps me up awake, go crystal-cracking
Staying awake due to the captivating allure of crystal-cracking, possibly a reference to drug use or a mesmerizing experience
I can't wait
An anticipation or impatience expressed, looking forward to something
I can't stay, a candle
Unable to endure or remain, likening oneself to a candle
Gotta change my mind before it burns out
A need to change one's mindset before it deteriorates or extinguishes
I'm the Cocker on the rock
The speaker identifies as a "Cocker on the rock," possibly portraying a contemplative or introspective stance
Wind is whipping through my stupid mop
Wind is energetically moving through the speaker's unkempt hair
I see a falling snow girl walking Broadway
Witnessing a snow girl walking on Broadway, emphasizing a specific location
Turns the corner at 14th and I know there's no way
Realization that there is no way for the snow girl to continue, suggesting an obstacle or challenge
It's alright
An affirmation that everything is fine or acceptable
It's alight, candle
Reiteration of acceptance, likening it to a candle
And I know she'll be okay by Sunday
Expressing confidence that the snow girl will be fine by Sunday
I'm the Cocker on the rock
Reiteration of being the "Cocker on the rock," suggesting a consistent introspective state
Humming bash starts shining
Humming bash (party) starts shining, possibly describing a joyful or lively event
In your electric clock
Highlighting an energetic moment in time with the electric clock
It's safe to say, candle
Declaring safety and well-being, emphasizing the candle's endurance
Tonight's the day, candle
Affirmation that tonight is the day for the candle, suggesting a significant event or change
It's alright now, candle
An assurance that everything is now fine with the candle
The wind's away, candle
Stating that the wind has passed, indicating a moment of calmness or resolution
Never thought I'd see a dog star falling
An unexpected event of witnessing a falling dog star, possibly symbolizing something precious or revered
I'm the Cocker on the rock
Reiteration of being the "Cocker on the rock," maintaining a contemplative position
Wind is whipping through my stupid mop
Wind energetically moving through the speaker's hair is reiterated, suggesting a continued dynamic experience
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