Firebird '85
Riding the Firebird '85: Unveiling a Journey Through Time and Self
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Tall towers wait for the looters, strung along the local commuter
Tall towers symbolize anticipation for change, while looters may represent those seeking something valuable.
Like graves of a future age unrealized
Comparing the scene to unrealized graves suggests unfulfilled potential in a future era.
Those days are long behind you
The past is distant, implying a shift in focus from historical issues.
You won't mind a warm reminder
A warm reminder is welcomed, possibly indicating a desire for positive memories.
When the south bound Cardinal rattles out a lullaby
The south-bound Cardinal train serves as a calming presence, offering a lullaby through its rattling.
In the car with your cardboard Dylan
Being in a car with a cardboard Dylan might represent a makeshift or imitation connection to art or culture.
Eight o'clock with the top down killing time, oh my
Driving with the top down at eight o'clock implies a leisurely and carefree attitude, killing time casually.
Cutting ties with the cut-rate living
Breaking ties with a lower standard of living, suggesting a desire for improvement.
You could rise in a Firebird '85
The Firebird '85 is a symbol of potential upward mobility or positive change.
Rattle on in one long quitting time
Rattling on in quitting time could imply a departure from a monotonous routine or a job.
Through the haze as days get longer, the feeling grows
As time passes (days get longer), feelings intensify, and strength grows.
and your heart gets stronger
Linking the emotional growth to the south-bound Cardinal's rhythm as a source of comfort.
Let the south bound Cardinal rattle you to sleep tonight
Encouraging letting the train lull you to sleep, emphasizing its soothing effect.
He's both a lover and hater, and a front-end loader operator
Describing someone as both a lover and hater, possibly referring to complex emotions or relationships.
Let the south bound Cardinal rattle you sleep tonight
Reiterating the calming influence of the south-bound Cardinal as a way to find peace.
But I'm so certain that you'll be feeling better
Expressing confidence in an improved emotional state, anticipating feeling better.
With your long lean body soaking up the weather
Describing a relaxed state with good weather, suggesting a positive and comfortable outlook.
With your back to the leather, never up against the wall
Being positioned with "back to the leather" and "never up against the wall" implies a carefree and confident stance.
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