Lyrics
I can feel them living in my skin
I am aware of something living within me, perhaps a metaphorical struggle or experience.
Or maybe it's all in my mind
It could be a psychological perception rather than a tangible reality.
There's a lady with a little dog
Introduces a lady with a dog, symbolizing a desire or connection.
And I wish like hell that she was mine
Expresses a strong longing for a romantic connection with the mentioned lady.
But you have to remember that there are
Highlights the existence of fantasies that are unattainable in real life.
Some things in this life that will just be fantasy
Suggests the inevitability of certain things remaining as fantasies.
And if you ever want to die, just hold on tight
Implies that holding on during difficult times is crucial, and suicide is discouraged.
And I'll tell you why, it's 'cos life is wonderful!!
Life is described as wonderful, providing a positive perspective on challenges.
Stealing from his costume shed while he lays blazed out on the couch
Describes stealing from someone in a vulnerable state and the intention to return what was taken.
You know one day I'll give it back
Assures returning what was taken, acknowledging the temporary nature of possessions.
But there are some things that we lose that we will never have again
Reflects on irretrievable losses, things that are gone forever.
Things that detach themselves from our hearts
Objects that detach from the heart, implying emotional detachment.
Our innocence, our sense of youth, the things that we hold dear
Lists intangible losses like innocence and youth, emphasizing their transient nature.
These pretty things will all just fade away
Beautiful things are mentioned as fleeting and subject to disappearance.
And if you ever want to die, just hold on tight
Reiterates the importance of holding on during difficult times.
I'll tell you why, it's 'cos life is wonderful!!
Reaffirms the wonderful aspects of life despite challenges.
I don't want to fall into crystal darkness
Expresses a fear of succumbing to a dark and destructive state.
Like my folks did before me
Draws parallels to the speaker's family history, indicating a generational struggle.
But it's hard not to be tempted
Acknowledges the temptation to be influenced by substances similar to those in the past.
by substance of so much similarity
Highlights the difficulty in resisting influences that resemble past struggles.
I like to think that broken hearts don't lead to suicide
Posits a hopeful view that heartbreak doesn't necessarily lead to suicide.
But that's not true, 'cos I have seen the proof
Contrasts the hopeful view with the grim reality of witnessing proof to the contrary.
And it's a tragedy, oh such a fucking tragedy
Describes the tragic nature of someone dear taking their own life.
when someone you love takes their own life
Expresses the emotional impact and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one to suicide.
And if you ever want to die, just hold on tight
Reiterates the importance of holding on during challenging moments.
And I'll tell you why, life is wonderful!!
Concludes with the assertion that life, despite its difficulties, is wonderful.
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