Lyrics
Two emu eyes, staring straight at me
Observing two emu eyes directly focused on the speaker.
I think they've seen what I've just done
Suspecting that the emu eyes have witnessed the speaker's actions.
So I'll wait for the sirens, they sing for me out across the air
Anticipating the arrival of sirens, metaphorically associated with consequences, acknowledging them across the air.
An eye for an eye is the way round here and that won't change
Expressing a local perspective that retaliation is a prevailing norm ("an eye for an eye"). Resistance to change in this mindset.
quick run, pick it up now
An urgent command to run quickly and retrieve something.
Put it in drive, please listen to me
Requesting to put the vehicle in drive, emphasizing the importance of listening.
Don't want to repeat what I say
Desire to avoid repeating previous words or actions.
See I was with an emu earlier, did you know that they run great?
Reflecting on an earlier encounter with an emu, highlighting their impressive running abilities.
With only six toes you've got ten that could be eight
Comparing the emu's six toes to human feet, suggesting potential adaptability or loss.
eyes on the road now keep that wheel straight
Advising to focus on driving, keeping the wheel straight.
Hey ha you with me or not
Posing a question to the listener about their commitment or alignment with the speaker's actions or beliefs.
Hey ha you with me or not
Repeating the question of allegiance or alignment.
And I've always seen myself in you
Expressing a self-identification with the listener, implying a shared identity.
say it loud enough times and it's true
Asserting that repeated affirmation can shape one's reality.
I'll be all that you want me to be
Committing to be whatever the listener desires, emphasizing perfection.
your perfect piece of anatomy
Describing the listener as an ideal piece of anatomy, possibly metaphorical for a perfect partner.
Hey ha you with me or not
Reiterating the earlier question about the listener's alignment or commitment.
Hey ha you with me or not
Repeating the inquiry about the listener's alliance or agreement.
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