Short Wave
Unveiling Desires: The Brian Jonestown Massacre's 'Short Wave' Revelations
Lyrics
She's walking
Describes a woman walking.
Right out the door
She is leaving or exiting.
She's talking
She is speaking or communicating.
It's not like before
There is a change or difference from the past.
Just to hear you say
Expresses the desire to hear specific words.
It doesn't matter 'bout the thing you say
Words spoken don't impact the speaker.
Just to get your way
Desire to achieve a goal or outcome.
It doesn't happen to me every day
It's not a common occurrence.
Just to hear you say
Reiteration of the desire to hear specific words.
My hands are ?? Already
The speaker's hands are in a certain condition, possibly indicating impatience or readiness.
Just to get your way
Continued desire to achieve a goal.
I'm ready for it anytime or place
Readiness for something anytime or anywhere.
?
Unclear or omitted lyrics.
I forgot
The speaker forgot something.
You don't care
The listener doesn't care about something.
But you talk a lot
The listener talks a lot.
You can't have your way
Denial of having things one's way.
It doesn't matter 'bout the thing you say
Reiteration that words don't matter to the speaker.
You can't get your way
Denial of achieving one's goals.
If you got any time or place
Denial of having time or place.
Just to see your way
Desire to perceive things from someone else's perspective.
Your eyes are swollen and ? Already
Describes physical characteristics of the listener, suggesting emotional distress.
Just to get your way
Continued desire to achieve a goal.
You're ready for it any time you say
Readiness for something according to the listener's words.
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