Axis Askew
Navigating Life's Abstract Plane: Axis Askew by Talking with Hands
Lyrics
Pull another card and stack it in place
Pulling another card and placing it suggests engaging in a new endeavor or facing a new challenge.
Now I'm seeing all the things I wanted to face
The speaker is now confronting things they wanted to face, indicating a willingness to confront truths or challenges.
The pieces look good but the place isn't right
The pieces seem right, but the environment or situation is not ideal, drawing a parallel to things looking good but being misplaced.
Like a beetle in the bonnet of a honeyman's wife
A metaphor using a beetle in a bonnet symbolizes an unexpected and unwelcome element in a relationship or situation.
I move it up
Describes a cyclical process of raising and cutting down, possibly reflecting the ups and downs in life or decision-making.
To cut it down
-I raise it up
-To blow it down
-Terminal speed as I jump on the train
The speaker is jumping on a train, symbolizing embracing life's challenges, with "terminal speed" indicating a point of no return.
Life's a runaway trial on an abstract plane
Life is described as a runaway trial on an abstract plane, suggesting a journey with unpredictable and uncontrollable aspects.
The engine looks good but it's running at night
The engine looks good, but running at night implies challenges or uncertainties even when things seem promising.
No one up front someone put out the light
A problem arises as someone puts out the light, possibly symbolizing obstacles or lack of clarity.
I move it up
Continuation of the cyclical process, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the speaker's actions and decisions.
To turn it down
-I raise it up
-To pull it down, pull it down
-Looks and feels like I'll never know
The uncertainty of the future is expressed, not knowing the places the speaker will go or what experiences lie ahead.
The places I'll go
Reflects the ambiguity of life's journey and the unpredictability of future destinations.
Who can tell you?
Possibly questioning who can provide guidance or answers in the face of life's uncertainties.
No one really knows
Emphasizes the mystery of life, stating that nobody truly knows the future or what it holds.
A 1 or an 0, yeah
Uses binary code (1 or 0) to symbolize decisions, suggesting the inevitability of choices and the course of events.
Can't say no
-And that's the way it will go
-Cables get cut and I'm drifting away
Cables being cut and drifting away may signify a loss of connection or direction, leading to a sense of detachment.
Always stumbling toward what I wanted to say
The speaker is stumbling towards expressing themselves, indicating challenges in conveying their intended message.
Direction looks good but the axis is skewed
Direction looks good, but the axis is skewed, portraying a situation where intentions don't align with the actual outcome.
I always end up at the angle I didn't intend to
Despite efforts, the speaker often ends up at an unintended angle or result.
Looks and feels like I'll never know
Reiteration of the uncertainty about the future, the enigmatic nature of life's journey, and the inevitability of decisions.
The places I'll go
-Who can tell you?
-No one really knows
-A 1 or an 0, yeah
-Can't say no
-And that's the way it will go
Summarizes the inevitability of the unknown path ahead, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of life.
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