Dinosaurs
Echoes of Resilience: The Maccabees' 'Dinosaurs' Unveiled
Lyrics
True ring, true ring
Emphasizing the truth or authenticity
Gonna make this crystal sing
Intending to make something transparent or evident
Other ways, other ways
Alternative approaches or methods
Otherwise, we're just going backward
Warning about regressing instead of progressing
True ring, true ring
Reaffirming authenticity or genuineness
Gonna make this songbird sing
Expressing a desire to make music resonate clearly
Get a load, get a load
Encouraging attention or focus on something important
Get a load, get a load of it
-True ring, true ring
Continuing the theme of authenticity
For the one that's listening
Directing the message to someone attentive
Sound advice, sound advice
Offering valuable guidance or wisdom
Empty hands and tired eyes
Feeling depleted or worn out, possibly from giving
True ring, true ring
Reiterating the concept of genuineness
Giving up and giving in
Suggesting surrender or acceptance
Little arms, little arms
Feeling small or inadequate in a larger context
Little arms on a big body
-And I hold you to the light to see
Protecting and cherishing someone or something
And keep you safe inside of me
-Oh
Expressing a longing or desire
Restore this crack so
Desiring to mend or repair something damaged
I want nothing tonight to hold but you
Seeking comfort or solace in someone's presence
I keep this pillow, it's such a poor substitute
Feeling that substitutes are insufficient or inadequate
For a soul, a soul
Highlighting the need for genuine connection or empathy
For a soul, a soul
-Truth told, truth told
Stressing the importance of honesty or sincerity
Tear the tear, and fold the fold
Dealing with emotional pain or distress
Pick it up, pick it up
Encouraging responsibility for one's actions or belongings
Pick it up when it's yours to hold
-Truth told, truth told
Reiterating the significance of truthfulness
When you hit the ground just roll
Advising resilience or bouncing back from hardships
Bend your knees, bend your knees
Using proper techniques when handling difficulties
Bend your knees when you're lifting these
-And I hold you to the light to see
Reassuring protection and care for someone/something
And cotton wool you safe in me
-Oh
Expressing a desire to mend or heal
Restore this crack so
Seeking restoration or resolution for something broken
I want nothing tonight to hold but you
Desiring meaningful connection or closeness
Keep close the cold compress, such a poor substitute
Acknowledging the inadequacy of substitutes for comfort
For a soul, a soul
Emphasizing the need for genuine emotional connection
For a soul, a soul
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