Worm's Turn
In the Heart's Fire: Stepbrother's Tale of Love, Loss, and BBQ
Lyrics
Stick me in the middle with an apple in my mouth
Feeling trapped or confined, as if being sacrificed or manipulated.
Whatever happens in the heart always makes its own way out
Emotions and feelings always find a way to manifest themselves, regardless of attempts to suppress them.
You are not my Romeo so exit stage left
Rejecting the idea of a romanticized or idealized relationship (referring to Romeo from Shakespeare's play) and choosing to exit from that direction.
Take every part of me like it's a favour never theft
Allowing oneself to be taken advantage of willingly without feeling violated or stolen from.
Good fences make good neighbours
Having boundaries in relationships leads to better relationships with others.
Gave you a key and now you're burning down my house
Entrusting someone with access to your life or personal space, only for them to cause destruction.
Sunny Sunday barbecue
Depicting a pleasant and enjoyable moment, like a social gathering or event.
Steak sausages and mouse
A juxtaposition of normality with something unexpected or odd, implying a disruption or discomfort.
Put me on a pedestal I want the recognition
Seeking acknowledgment and appreciation for one's worth or accomplishments.
Definition politician
Referencing the manipulative or strategic aspects of a politician's actions or behaviors.
Oop your coalition
Unexpectedly aligning with a group or person, possibly for personal gain or benefit.
Defences for your neighbours
Defending oneself against potential intrusions or disturbances from neighbors.
Put all your things in a bag
Packing up belongings, possibly suggesting a departure or change in circumstances.
Family dinner was so good
Enjoying a familial gathering and a positive interaction with family members.
I shared a laugh with your dad
Sharing moments of joy or camaraderie with a parental figure.
And went to cry like I would
Experiencing emotional pain or sorrow internally while maintaining a facade externally.
Everyone's asking about me
People expressing curiosity or concern about the individual.
Everyone's wandering how I'm doing
Others' interest in the individual's well-being and current state.
Organise the cutlery
Arranging or organizing things in a seemingly mundane or routine manner.
Plates on the floor, where's the food?
Chaos or disruption during what should be a normal or orderly situation.
One drop plus one drop makes a bigger drop not two
Highlighting that combining two negative elements doesn’t necessarily cancel out the negativity but can magnify it.
You killed me for company
Being hurt or betrayed by someone who sought companionship.
And I've never felt so new
Experiencing a renewal or rebirth after a painful experience.
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