Milkcrate Mosh
Gin, Kings, and Babylon: Unraveling the Symbols in 'Milkcrate Mosh'
Lyrics
(You know the gin was just like Gideon)
The gin was reminiscent of Gideon, possibly referencing its strength or significance.
The gin was just like Gideon
Similarity between the gin and Gideon, implying a notable attribute or quality.
The kings were just like Solomon
Comparing the kings to Solomon, likely suggesting their wisdom or stature.
And the bashes were like Babylon
Describing the bashes (parties) as extravagant and reminiscent of Babylon, known for excess.
The jester kept on jacking off
A jester engaging in inappropriate behavior, possibly symbolizing absurdity or deviance.
Nervous cough, nervous cough, nervous cough and now we're off
Repeated nervous coughs, signifying discomfort or anxiety before departing.
She went down on the Denver slums, she woke up in the Rocky Mountain dawn
A woman involved in a questionable area in Denver, waking up in a different setting (Rocky Mountains).
Felt all freed up from the fears that you can never put your fingers on
Feeling liberated from unidentifiable fears, suggesting a newfound sense of freedom.
Fingers on, fingers on, fingers on, and now were gone
Reiteration of the sensation of departure or leaving.
Smoking to the drinking songs, off talking songs for walking
Switching from smoking to discussing songs while walking, a change in activity and conversation.
Waving Marlboros like magic wands
Symbolic waving of cigarettes as if they were magic wands.
Hey, listen up closely to the lit tips of your cigarettes
Encouragement to pay attention to the burning ends of cigarettes, possibly indicating danger or hidden meaning.
Can't you hear the serpent hiss?
Hearing a metaphorical serpent hiss, implying temptation or deceit.
Saying "Sweet baby, suck on this"
An implication of seduction or manipulation, using a suggestive phrase.
And the white wine was the nectar
White wine being likened to nectar, suggesting its divine or desirable quality.
And the oldies made me feel like Phil Spector
Oldies (old songs) evoking a feeling reminiscent of Phil Spector, a legendary music producer, implying a certain emotional response.
And is Charlemagne your main man or is he just your sad protector?
Questioning the importance of Charlemagne, pondering whether he's truly protective or just a facade of protection.
You know you look so good together
Recognizing a good match but hinting at restlessness or dissatisfaction in the relationship due to the small and potentially problematic social circle.
You know you look so good together
-But sometimes I get a feeling you're a little bit restless
-It's a small scene already and it gets dirty on the fringes
A person feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable due to being drawn into someone's defenses or barriers.
You're sucked through his defenses
-She said I usually wouldn't do this
A conversation revealing intrigue and curiosity sparked by a message on a t-shirt ("What would Judas do?").
But I couldn't help but notice
-The text across your t-shirt
-It said what would Judas do?
-He wore those punching rings
Details of someone's appearance and actions, involving rings and smoking, engaging in a transaction behind a building, suggesting illicit behavior.
He smoked those Camel filter kings
-We went back behind the building
-He did a brisk little business
-His party favors, they were party saviors
-And otherwise we might have never even made it
-Went down in the Springfield slums
Transitioning from a lower-class area to a rebirth or new experience in a different setting, only to realize the inescapability of certain influences.
She got born again in the Sugar Mountain pines
-Only to find
-That when you put it in your mouth
Reiteration of the idea that once something is experienced, especially in a physical sense, it remains in the mind, suggesting the impact of experiences on one's psyche.
It always gets into your mind
-It always gets in your mind
-When you put it in your mouth
-It always gets in your mind
-When you put it in your mouth
-It always finds its way into your mind
-It always gets in your mind
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