Can't Cool Down
Locked Icebox Blues: Battling Heat, Betrayal, and Bourbon
Lyrics
The icebox is locked and I can't cool down
The speaker feels trapped as the icebox is locked, and they can't find relief from the heat.
It's Louisiana hot - old dog in a new town
Describing the intense heat in Louisiana, with the speaker feeling like a stranger in a new place.
Round midnight why can't the light be found
The speaker expresses a desire for light around midnight, possibly symbolizing a search for clarity or understanding.
Got me poundin' on the pavement wrestlin' with the ground
The speaker is frustrated, pounding on the pavement and wrestling with the challenges they face.
Sharkskin in a pig pen stirrin' up a sound
Describing a chaotic environment with the metaphor of "Sharkskin in a pig pen," stirring up a commotion.
Pawn shop stacks a box of .45 rounds
Reference to a pawn shop with .45 rounds, suggesting a connection to firearms or a dangerous situation.
Got a code to uphold contractually bound
The speaker mentions a code they have to uphold, possibly referring to a set of principles or obligations.
Said the icebox is locked and I can't cool down
Reiteration of the frustration with the locked icebox and inability to cool down.
Icebox is locked and I cannot cool down
Repetition emphasizing the ongoing struggle with the locked icebox and heat.
Plastic palm trees and conspiracies dot the grassy knoll
Mentions plastic palm trees and conspiracies, possibly alluding to artificiality and hidden agendas.
The icebox is locked and I can't cool down
Reiteration of the frustration with the locked icebox and inability to cool down.
Got both barrels cocked and a young blood hound
Reference to being prepared with both barrels and a young blood hound, suggesting readiness for challenges.
There's an old butchers block where you pay by the pound
Description of an old butcher's block where payment is made by the pound, hinting at a transactional or tough situation.
And the homecoming queen's waiting tables in her own crown
The homecoming queen is now working as a waitress, possibly reflecting a change in status or unfulfilled expectations.
Belly up to the bar to buy the first round
Encountering a bar scene and buying the first round, symbolizing a moment of social interaction.
Bartender surrenders says we're in a dry town
The bartender declares the town is dry, adding another layer of frustration or limitation.
Son we can't serve you here he said with a frown
The speaker is denied service at the bar due to the locked icebox.
Because the icebox is locked so you can't cool down
Reiteration of the impact of the locked icebox on the speaker's ability to cool down.
Icebox locked and I cannot cool down
Repetition emphasizing the ongoing struggle with the locked icebox and heat.
Umbrella drinks and cheap cigars while hot tub bubbles roll
Imagery of umbrella drinks and cheap cigars in a hot tub, possibly depicting a contrasting scene of indulgence.
Icebox locked and I cannot cool down
Reiteration of the impact of the locked icebox on the speaker's ability to cool down.
Plastic palm trees and conspiracies dot the grassy knoll
Repetition mentioning plastic palm trees and conspiracies, reinforcing the earlier themes.
Born of this world of hate - Born of an orphaned throne
Describing a challenging origin marked by hate, an orphaned throne, lack of faith, and a broken home.
Born without a faith - Born of a broken home
Continuation of the challenging origin, emphasizing the speaker's disadvantaged background.
Belly to the bar dark in the block
Depiction of being at the bar in a dark block, possibly symbolizing a difficult or obscure situation.
Draw an ace from the top of the stack
Drawing an ace from the top of the stack, suggesting a fortunate turn or a moment of luck.
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