Saint Mary
Seeking Solace in Nature: Sparklehorse's "Saint Mary
Lyrics
Blanket me sweet nurse
Expressing a desire for comfort and protection, likening the caregiver to a nurturing figure.
And keep me from burnin'
Seeking refuge from emotional or psychological distress, using the metaphor of avoiding emotional burns.
I must get back
Expressing a need to return to a familiar and natural environment, possibly for solace or self-discovery.
To the woods dear girls
Referring to a specific location, "the woods," as a place of significance or personal connection.
I must get back to the woods
Reiterating the urgency to return to the woods, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with nature.
In the bloody elevator rising for their first cup of tea
Depicting a scene in a mundane setting, an elevator, where people are beginning their day with a cup of tea.
Of the day
Continuing the description of the morning routine, setting the stage for the following contemplative questions.
When does sky turn into space
Pondering the transition between the sky and space, raising existential questions about boundaries and transformations.
And air into wind?
Extending the contemplation to the transformation of air into wind, exploring the fluid nature of elements.
The only things
Listing the essential elements for survival, simplifying needs to water, a gun (possibly for sustenance), and rabbits (potential food source).
I really need
Emphasizing the minimal requirements for contentment, suggesting a rejection of excess or non-essential elements.
Is water, a gun, and rabbits
Specifically mentioning basic necessities for survival: water, a means of obtaining sustenance (gun), and a potential food source (rabbits).
Let me rest
Expressing a desire for rest and comfort, possibly seeking solace or relief from a state of emotional or physical distress.
My fevered cheek
Desiring physical closeness and comfort by resting on warm and nurturing figures, possibly seeking emotional support.
Upon your warm sweet bellies
Continuing the theme of seeking solace and comfort, using the metaphor of resting on warm bellies for emotional reassurance.
In the bloody elevator going to the bright theater now
Shifting the setting back to the elevator, possibly indicating a cyclical nature of routine or a return to a familiar environment.
Come on boys
Inviting or urging others, specifically addressed as "boys," to join in a shared experience or journey to a bright and positive destination.
Please let me taste the clean dirt in my lungs
Expressing a desire to experience purity or simplicity, symbolized by tasting clean dirt, and embracing a connection with the earth.
And moss on my back
Concluding with a desire for a natural and grounding experience, mentioning moss on the back as a connection with nature and its calming influence.
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