Lyrics
Well, the clock says it's time to close now
Indication that it's closing time, setting the scene for departure.
I guess I'd better go now
Acknowledging the need to leave.
I'd really like to stay here all night
Expressing a desire to stay at the current place all night.
The cars crawl past all stuffed with eyes
Observation of passing cars filled with onlookers.
Street lights share their hollow glow
Street lights emitting a hollow glow, possibly reflecting a somber atmosphere.
Your brain seems bruised with numb surprise
Describing a mental state of numb surprise or shock.
Still one place to go
Reference to another destination or place to go.
Still one place to go
Repetition emphasizing the existence of another place to go.
Let me sleep all night in your soul kitchen
Expressing a desire to sleep in a metaphorical "soul kitchen," seeking comfort and intimacy.
Warm my mind near your gentle stove
Desiring warmth and comfort near a metaphorical "gentle stove."
Turn me out and I'll wander, baby
Expressing a willingness to be turned out or led astray, possibly by the allure of the environment.
Stumblin' in the neon groves
Stumbling in a place lit by neon lights, suggesting a vibrant and possibly chaotic atmosphere.
Well, your fingers weave quick minarets
Describing agile and intricate finger movements, creating an artistic or mystical image.
Speak in secret alphabets
Suggesting communication in secret codes or languages.
I light another cigarette
Lighting another cigarette, possibly as a coping mechanism or distraction.
Learn to forget, learn to forget
Encouraging the act of learning to forget as a means of coping with life's challenges.
Learn to forget, learn to forget
Repetition emphasizing the importance of learning to forget.
Let me sleep all night in your soul kitchen
Reiterating the desire to sleep in a metaphorical "soul kitchen."
Warm my mind near your gentle stove
Repeating the desire for warmth and comfort near a metaphorical "gentle stove."
Turn me out and I'll wander, baby
Reiterating the willingness to be led astray or turned out.
Stumblin' in the neon groves (yeah)
Repeating the image of stumbling in a neon-lit environment.
Well, the clock says it's time to close now
Reiteration of closing time, emphasizing the need to leave.
I know I have to go now
Acknowledging the necessity to depart.
I really wanna stay here
Expressing a strong desire to stay all night despite the closing time.
All night, all night, all night
Repetition emphasizing the strong desire to stay all night.
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