Suburban Novel
Dancing by the Carousel: Unraveling the Suburban Novel's Spell
Lyrics
I saw you dancing by the carousel
The speaker observed someone dancing near the carousel.
I didn't move, standing by the river
The speaker remained stationary beside the river.
No-one could ever free us from this spell
There seems to be a sense of entrapment or captivation that no one can break.
I'm just a fool, waiting for answers
The speaker feels foolish while waiting for answers or solutions.
We know they never come
There's an acknowledgment that the anticipated answers or resolutions never arrive.
We'll take it slow and steady
Proceeding cautiously and consistently in the situation.
Just when you've had enough
When feeling overwhelmed, just as the limit is reached, someone else steps in.
Someone else is ready
When one person is exhausted, someone else is prepared or available to take their place.
So don't be shy and tell me how you feel
Encouragement for openness about emotions or thoughts.
It's all a dream and we won't stay forever
Realization that everything is temporary and transient.
There’s no one running to the thought police
There's a sense of freedom from conformity or control by authority figures.
We’re plasticine, waiting for some answers
Comparison of being moldable or adaptable while waiting for resolutions.
We know they never come
Reiteration that anticipated solutions or answers never materialize.
We'll take it slow and steady
Continuing in a methodical and steady manner despite the lack of resolution.
Just when you've had enough
When feeling overwhelmed, just as the limit is reached, someone else steps in.
Someone else is ready
When one person is exhausted, someone else is prepared or available to take their place.
Someone else (Repeat x4)
Repetition of the idea that there's someone else available or ready.
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