Lyrics
We swam across the lake
We successfully swam across the lake.
Crawled up on the rocks in the middle on a little island
We crawled onto rocks situated in the center of a small island in the lake.
Why should we care if the body aches?
Questioning the significance of caring about physical discomfort or pain.
Gotta use what you can, cuz you can't take it with you
Emphasizing the need to utilize opportunities in the present, as possessions cannot be taken into the afterlife.
We slept upon the rocks beneath the northern lights
We slept on rocks beneath the northern lights.
And the stars were shooting bullets like they're scared for their lives
Describing the stars as if they are firing bullets, possibly symbolizing intensity or urgency.
We slipped into the lake, cuz hey, the water's just fine
Entering the lake because the water is inviting.
And we felt our bodies melt into ourselves, into the night
Experiencing a profound connection as bodies meld into one another and the night.
The night, the night
Repetition emphasizing the significance of the night.
Now I ain't got much to say
Expressing a lack of verbal communication.
But I got a couple colors in an old coat pocket
Having a few colors in an old coat pocket, suggesting simplicity or scarcity.
Cuz I always lick my plate
Adhering to the habit of finishing one's plate, using what's available.
Gotta use what you can, cuz you can't take it with you
Reiterating the importance of utilizing what is at hand because possessions cannot be taken into the afterlife.
I followed him back into the woods
Following someone back into the woods.
And I didn't wanna kiss him, but I knew I should
Expressing a reluctance to kiss someone but recognizing the necessity.
I gave my love by the fireside
Offering love in a romantic setting by the fireside.
I was scared and lonely, only just a-hitchin a ride, a ride
Feeling scared and lonely while hitchhiking for a ride.
And I was scared of something that I could not remember
Experiencing fear related to a forgotten memory.
So I floated up to the sky right with those embers
Floating into the sky with embers, possibly symbolizing a release from fear.
And I was scared of slammin the back screen door
Fearful of a loud noise, perhaps symbolic of abrupt or challenging experiences.
On my way out
Leaving a place abruptly, possibly with a sense of fear or unease.
And I was scared that you might see
Concerned about someone noticing the difference between the physical body and the true self.
The difference between my body and me
Highlighting a potential internal struggle between the body and the self.
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