Harbor Me
Shelter in Shadows: Decrypting the Secrets Behind 'Harbor Me'
Lyrics
Clear me a space
Request to create a space for the speaker.
On the hallway closet floor
Suggests a specific location on the hallway closet floor for the space.
Lie to the cops
Advise to lie to the police if they come knocking.
When they're at your door
Emphasizes the need to deceive authorities.
Throw crumbs
Metaphorically throw crumbs to divert attention or escape pursuit.
Get the hounds off my tail
Request to help the speaker evade pursuit or capture.
Make sure the coast is clear
Ensure safety before delivering the speaker's mail.
Before you get my mail
Emphasizes the need for caution in delivering mail.
Harbor me when I'm hungry
Request for support and refuge when the speaker is hungry.
Harbor me when I'm hunted
Request for support and refuge when the speaker is pursued or threatened.
Grab some shades
Directive to obtain sunglasses, possibly to disguise the speaker.
From the gas station rack
Expresses living in fear until the return of the person being addressed.
Living in fear
Implies a continuous state of anxiety or fear.
Until you come back
Waiting for the return of the person to alleviate fear.
Sound of the key
Compares the sound of a key to an orchestral cue, signaling something significant.
Like an orchestral cue
Highlights the importance of the key in bringing relief.
Into the daylight
Relief at the sight of the person addressed.
Thank God it's you
Expresses gratitude for the return of the person.
Harbor me when I'm shaken
Request for support during times of emotional distress.
Harbor me when I'm lost
Request for support when feeling directionless or disconnected.
Never see the day before dark
Emphasizes the difficulty in seeing hope or positivity before darkness sets in.
Every fugitive hour leaves its mark
Highlights the lasting impact of challenging or fugitive moments.
Coded marks on a map
Mentions coded marks on a map, suggesting hidden or secret information.
Written in my own hand
Indicates that the information is written by the speaker.
Parse it for days
Struggle to understand the coded information despite prolonged effort.
Still can't understand
Expresses continued difficulty in comprehending the information.
Bring me a candle
Request for light, possibly symbolizing clarity or understanding.
Bring me a match
Request for a tool to initiate change or action.
Bring me some gasoline
Request for a powerful catalyst, possibly for drastic measures.
Down the hatch
Suggests a willingness to take extreme actions for relief.
Harbor me when I'm breathless
Request for support during moments of extreme exhaustion or vulnerability.
Harbor me when I'm choking
Request for support when feeling overwhelmed or suffocated.
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