Fresh Tendrils
Unveiling Hidden Depths: Soundgarden's 'Fresh Tendrils' Journey
Lyrics
Long time coming
Expressing the anticipation of something for a significant duration.
It seemed to take me through
Describing a journey or experience that felt prolonged.
Long time coming
Reiterating the sense that the awaited event took a considerable time.
Many served the few
Commenting on a situation where a few benefited while many served, suggesting inequality or exploitation.
And long to taste the shame
Expressing a desire to experience the disgrace or guilt that submits before someone.
That bows down before you
Imagery of submission or humility in the face of shame.
Long time coming
Repeating the theme of a prolonged wait and its impact on the speaker.
It seemed to get me by
Describing how the extended period had a coping or sustaining effect.
Long time coming
Highlighting the satisfaction derived from the protracted experience.
It seemed to satisfy
Emphasizing that the experience met a need or desire.
You longed to taste the shame
Reiterating the longing for the shame that everyone attempts to taste.
That everybody tries
Commenting on the universal nature of seeking disgrace or guilt.
Shame shame
Repetition of the word "Shame" possibly emphasizing the central theme of the song.
Throw yourself away
Encouraging self-deprecation or self-abandonment.
Give me little bits of more than I can take
Desiring more than one can handle, suggesting a willingness to confront challenges.
If it sits upon your tongue Or naked in your eyes
Depicting the physical or emotional impact of excess.
Give me little bits of More than I can try
Expressing a willingness to attempt more than one can handle.
Throw yourself away
Repeating the idea of self-abandonment, possibly as a form of escape.
Throw yourself away
Emphasizing the act of throwing oneself away, possibly as a form of liberation or surrender.
Long time coming
Reiterating the notion of a prolonged journey or experience.
It seemed to take me through
Recalling the impact of the extended duration on the speaker.
Long time coming
Repeating the theme of a journey or experience that took a considerable time.
Many served the few
Highlighting the imbalance between those who benefited and those who served.
And long to taste the shame
Expressing a desire to taste the shame associated with submission or guilt.
That bows down before you
Imagery of shame bowing down before an individual, possibly indicating control or dominance.
Yeah
An isolated affirmation, possibly emphasizing the preceding sentiments.
Shame shame
Reiteration of the theme of shame, emphasizing its significance.
Throw yourself away
Encouraging self-discarding or rejection.
Give me little bits of More than I can take
Desiring more than one can handle, echoing earlier sentiments.
If it sits upon your tongueOr naked in your eyes
Depicting the impact of excess on the tongue or in one's gaze.
Give me little bits of More than I can try
Expressing a willingness to attempt more than one can handle, repeating a previous theme.
(Throw yourself away)
Repeating the call to throw oneself away, possibly emphasizing its importance.
Long time coming, long time coming
Concluding with a repetition of the anticipation and duration of the awaited event.
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