Ghostwriter
Navigating Life's Labyrinth: Insights from Speedy Ortiz's 'Ghostwriter'
Lyrics
Song of the wandering idiot's our song
Sarcastically referring to the song as belonging to those who wander aimlessly or foolishly.
The criminal element left some stones unturned, their coats in my car
There are unresolved issues left behind by troublesome individuals, indicated by their belongings left in the speaker's car.
For every river a drawbridge, for every motion an adjective
Metaphorical representation suggesting obstacles (drawbridges) for every progression and descriptors (adjectives) for every action.
Every nickel I'm dimed, water logging my slime
Every small expense accumulates, causing discomfort or distress for the speaker.
How to grow up?
The speaker contemplates the process of maturing and navigating adulthood.
Lately, I don't really push much
Recently, the speaker has been passive and less motivated to strive for progress.
I'm tired of anger
Expresses weariness towards feeling angry or upset.
How to move on?
Questioning how to progress forward when even extraordinary events like comets seem motionless.
Even comets are staying in one spot
Reiterates frustration with the feeling of anger.
I'm tired of anger, ooh
Lickety split, got lost components
Rapidly and haphazardly losing integral parts or aspects.
So I get tight with customer service
Building a close relationship with resolving issues through customer service, possibly metaphorical for seeking help or solutions.
Take a backwards road, say thank you with omens
Taking an unconventional route and acknowledging signs or signals of gratitude.
For every white lie I got a gray one and a reason for every failure
Admitting to telling minor lies (white lies) and justifying them (gray ones), along with having reasons for each failure experienced.
Every nickel I'm dimed, I just take it offline
Continuing to be affected by small expenses, but choosing to ignore or disregard them.
How to grow up?
Reflecting on the idea of maturing again, echoing earlier sentiments.
Lately, I don't really push much
Similar to line 7, expressing a lack of drive or ambition to push for progress.
I'm tired of anger
Reiterating weariness towards feelings of anger or frustration.
How to move on when the ocean is coming up strong?
How to move forward when faced with overwhelming challenges, likening it to a rising ocean.
I'm tired of anger
Exhaustion or weariness from experiencing anger repeatedly.
How do I let go?
Questioning the process of releasing or moving on from something.
Yank a dandelion and blow
An analogy suggesting attempting to release and forget about something troublesome.
I'm trying, I'm trying
Expressing effort and determination in attempting to navigate difficulties.
Trying
Reiterating the attempt to navigate through challenges or personal struggles.
Comment