Lyrics
Living in Wisconsin
Describes the setting, living in Wisconsin.
In the arboretum
Specifically mentions the arboretum, highlighting a natural environment.
In the middle ages
References the middle ages, possibly metaphorical or historical context.
Lived a pretty missus
Introduces a woman, "missus," residing there.
Washing dirty dishes
Describes her doing household chores like washing dishes.
Soon to be a princess
Suggests she is about to become a princess, perhaps a dream or aspiration.
Soon to be a princess
Repeats the idea of her becoming a princess for emphasis.
No one really knows her
Highlights her anonymity; nobody really knows her.
So you think you know me
A shift to a second person, challenging the listener's knowledge.
Ah I really know you
Asserts the singer's understanding of the listener.
Yeah uh huh
Expression of affirmation and agreement.
The speed limit will take you
Mentions the speed limit as a metaphor for life's challenges.
Its traffic will forsake you
Suggests that life's challenges will abandon or betray you.
And then it finally will break you
Anticipates a breaking point in facing life's difficulties.
Finally will break you
Repeats the expectation of reaching a breaking point.
Whoa whoa whoa
Repetition of "Whoa" and "Oh" possibly to convey emotion or emphasis.
Whoa oh oh
-Oh oh oh
-Oh oh oh
-Playing on the radio
Emphasizes something significant playing on the radio, repeated for emphasis.
Whoa whoa whoa
-Oh oh oh
-Can you hear me
-Oh oh oh
-Can you hear me
-Oh oh oh
-Playing on the radio
-Arf arf arf arf
Random "Arf arf" sounds, possibly adding a playful or quirky element.
They say I'll be hit on
Addresses adversity and challenges, preferring to be a percussion (music) than defeated.
Trampled and stepped on
-They say I'll get beat on
-But I'd rather be percussion
-Living in the lushes
Shifts to living in luxury or abundance.
Than a bloody Russian
Compares this to not being a "bloody Russian," possibly an allegory for hardship.
Than a bloody Russian
Reiterates the preference for abundance over hardship.
Whoa whoa whoa
Repetition of "Whoa" and "Oh" for emphasis.
Whoa oh oh
-Oh oh oh
-Oh oh oh
-Playing on the radio
Emphasizes something playing on the radio, with variations in "Can you hear me" and "Can you see me."
Whoa whoa whoa
-Oh oh oh
-Can you hear me
-Oh oh oh
-Can you see me
-Oh oh oh
-Playing on the radio
-Go go
Introduces "Go go" for motivation or encouragement.
Whoa whoa whoa
Repetition of "Whoa" and "Oh" with variations in "Can you hear me" and "Can you see me."
Oh oh oh
-Can you hear me
-Oh oh oh
-Can you see me
-Oh oh oh
-Playing on the radio
-Whoa whoa whoa
Continued emphasis on something playing on the radio with variations.
Oh oh oh
-Can you hear me
-Oh oh oh
-Can you see me
-Oh oh oh
-Playing on the radio
-Whoa whoa whoa
Final repetition, introducing "Can you feel me," possibly adding a deeper emotional layer.
Oh oh oh
-Can you hear me
-Oh oh oh
-Can you feel me
-Oh oh oh
-Playing on the radio
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