Thick As Thieves
Ocean Between Hearts: The Menzingers' Tale of Love and Larceny
Lyrics
I held up a liquor store demanding topshelf metaphors
I committed a robbery at a liquor store, demanding high-quality metaphors.
Sinner's smile and open arms
A deceptive smile and welcoming gestures of a sinner.
Drop a line to charm the silent alarm
Attempting to charm the silent alarm system.
Neutral angels calling the cops
Angels with no allegiance, notifying the police.
They'll be choosing sides when the fighting stops
People will take sides when the conflict concludes.
Polizie in the cabaret
Police presence in the entertainment venue.
While we six kings made our getaway
Escape made by six individuals who see themselves as kings.
Thick as thieves
Close companions, united and loyal.
On our knees with an ocean in between
In a vulnerable position, separated by a vast distance.
Thick as thieves
Close companions enduring challenges and separation.
On our knees with an ocean in between
Reiteration of the closeness despite the ocean between.
With an ocean in between
Emphasis on the distance with an ocean between them.
Laughter in the darkness
Joyful moments in difficult times.
Whispers in the shadows
Secret conversations in the hidden places.
I was there when the wall fell down
Witnessing the collapse of a barrier or obstacle.
I'll be there when the ocean rises
Promising to be present during challenging times.
Building castles of cans and bottles
Creating structures with discarded items, possibly as a metaphor for their unconventional lives.
Drinking like they do in novels
Drinking in a manner reminiscent of characters in literature.
Know they'll catch me by and by, but tonight you are my alibi
Anticipating capture, relying on each other for an alibi.
Same old sun that we all come from
Shared origin under the same sun.
Faded stars in the air that we breath
Diminished fame or significance like faded stars.
In the earth, in the sea
Existence in various elements – earth and sea.
Thick as thieves
Repetition of the closeness despite challenges and distance.
On our knees with an ocean in between
Continuation of the theme of unity amid separation.
Thick as thieves
Reiteration of the enduring bond despite the vast ocean.
On our knees with an ocean in between
Strengthening the image of unity, facing challenges on their knees.
Thick as thieves
Continued emphasis on the strong connection amidst difficulties.
On our knees with an ocean in between
Expressing unity despite being in a vulnerable position.
Thick as thieves
Reiteration of the strength of their bond despite challenges.
On our knees with an ocean in between
Continued emphasis on the enduring unity across a vast distance.
With an ocean in between
Emphasis on the persistent closeness despite the presence of an ocean.
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