Lyrics
On candy stripe legs the spiderman comes
The Spiderman, a metaphorical figure, approaches with a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Softly through the shadow of the evening sun
Describes the Spiderman's quiet and subtle arrival during the evening.
Stealing past the windows of the blissfully dead
The Spiderman moves unnoticed by those who are blissfully unaware or indifferent.
Looking for the victim shivering in bed
The Spiderman is on a hunt for a vulnerable victim in bed.
Searching out fear in the gathering gloom and
Conveys the Spiderman's search for fear in the dark surroundings.
Suddenly a movement in the corner of the room
An unexpected movement catches attention, possibly the victim's fear.
And there is nothing I can do
The narrator feels helpless as the impending danger becomes clear.
When I realize with fright
A realization sets in, causing fear and anxiety.
That the spiderman is having me for dinner tonight
The narrator acknowledges the imminent danger of becoming the Spiderman's prey.
Quietly he laughs and shaking his head
The Spiderman laughs quietly, heightening the eerie atmosphere.
Creeps closer now
The Spiderman moves closer, intensifying the sense of danger.
Closer to the foot of the bed
Approaching the vulnerable foot of the bed, emphasizing the invasion of personal space.
And softer than shadow and quicker than flies
The Spiderman's movements are described as soft and swift.
His arms are all around me and his tongue in my eyes
An unsettling image is painted as the Spiderman's arms envelop the narrator, creating a sense of violation.
Be still be calm be quiet now my precious boy
The Spiderman instructs the victim to be still and calm, adding a disturbing tone to the situation.
Don't struggle like that or I will only love you more
The Spiderman suggests that resistance will only result in more intense love, blurring the lines between fear and affection.
For it's much too late to get away or turn on the light
Despite the realization of the danger, it's too late to escape or seek light.
The spiderman is having you for dinner tonight
The narrator acknowledges that they are the chosen victim for the Spiderman's meal.
And I feel like I'm being eaten
The narrator feels consumed by fear and vulnerability.
By a thousand million shivering furry holes
Imagery of being devoured by numerous creepy sensations intensifies the sense of dread.
And I know that in the morning I will wake up
The narrator anticipates waking up in a cold, shivering state after the ordeal.
In the shivering cold
The chilling aftermath is described as waking up in the cold, possibly alluding to emotional aftermath.
And the spiderman is always hungry
The Spiderman is portrayed as always hungry, perpetuating a cycle of fear and vulnerability.
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