Lyrics
I want it to feel nice.
I desire a pleasant experience.
To take time, make a bit of money.
To invest time and earn some money.
The cold nights warm up the feeling.
Cold nights enhance a warm feeling.
A full gut of chamomile and honey.
Satisfied with a full stomach of chamomile and honey.
When you sleep at night.
Referencing a peaceful sleep at night.
I don't want to think about
Desire to avoid contemplating certain unspoken thoughts.
All the words that can't come out
Avoiding expressing certain words.
Moshulu onto Gun Hill,
Referencing locations Moshulu and Gun Hill, suggesting movement but stability.
moved around but she stayed still.
Contrast between movement and staying still, possibly metaphorical.
turn away, close the door,
Turning away and closing the door, suggesting detachment.
round the block and still some more-
Continuous movement around the block.
back and forth and up and down
Repetitive actions, conveying a sense of monotony.
all alone and all profound.
Being both alone and profound, possibly reflecting introspection.
three dogs, two kids, and one wife
Describing family: three dogs, two kids, and one wife.
rolling dice, I think I'm pretty and I'm funny.
Mention of rolling dice, feeling pretty and funny.
A room of eyes look down in line,
Observing eyes in a room, possibly feeling judged.
kettle sings, a cup of chamomile and honey.
Kettle singing, enjoying chamomile and honey.
When you sleep at night.
Reiteration of a peaceful sleep at night.
I don't want to think about
Reiterating a desire to avoid certain unspoken thoughts.
All the words that can't come out
Reiterating the avoidance of expressing certain words.
Moshulu onto Gun Hill,
Reference to locations Moshulu and Gun Hill, echoing earlier themes.
moved around but she stayed still.
Contrasting movement and stability, similar to line 11.
turn away, close the door,
Turning away, closing the door, suggesting ongoing detachment.
round the block and still some more-
Continued movement around the block.
back and forth and up and down
Repetitive actions, possibly emphasizing monotony.
all alone and all profound.
Being both alone and profound, echoing line 15.
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