Lyrics
Freaks collecting stained glass rubies
Freaks are gathering unique stained-glass artifacts.
Till a gently on a strand
An atmospheric setting with a gentle presence on a shore or edge.
Bearing looks of frenzied blankness
People with expressions of frenzied emptiness.
Slowing down their B.B. King
They are slowing down their appreciation for B.B. King, possibly a metaphor for losing touch with authentic cultural roots.
Middle class suburban children
Children from middle-class suburbs.
Wearing costumes that reveal
They wear revealing costumes, suggesting a lack of genuine identity.
Blindly follow recent pipers
Blindly following recent leaders or influencers.
With their mystical appeal for now
These leaders have a mystical appeal, at least for the present moment.
So I'm leavin' for the country
The singer expresses a desire to leave for the country, seeking a retreat.
To try and rest my head
Attempting to find peace and solace for the mind.
'Cause if I hang around this scene too long
Staying in the current environment for too long could lead to negative consequences.
You know babe I'll be dead
The speaker implies that prolonged exposure to the scene might be detrimental, possibly fatal.
All the changes superficial
Changes happening are only on the surface, not addressing deeper issues.
Apathy still a king
Apathy remains the dominant force or ruler.
Liberal reactionaries
People who claim to be liberal are inactive or ineffective.
Never doing anything for now
No action is taken by these so-called liberal reactionaries.
So I'm leavin' for the country
Reiteration of the speaker's intention to leave for the country.
To try and rest my head
A repetition of the desire to find mental repose in a rural setting.
'Cause if I hang around this scene too long
Reiterating the potential danger of staying in the current environment for too long.
You know babe I'll be dead
The speaker emphasizes the serious consequences of prolonged exposure to the current scene.
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