Lyrics
Hey boy watcha starin' at, aww you're knotted up with the blues
Expressing curiosity about someone's troubled state, suggesting they are tangled in emotional distress.
Warm shadows on the wall before you
Describing a contemplative moment with the presence of warm shadows on the wall.
Hey baby won't you marry me, yeah there's nothing better to do
Playfully proposing marriage as a solution to boredom, implying a desire for commitment.
Just end it when I start to bore you
Suggesting ending the relationship if it becomes dull or uninteresting.
Send for the loons and stand 'em in line
Calling for unconventional actions, possibly indicating a rebellious or carefree attitude.
Trash another room on somebody's dime
Advocating destructive behavior, possibly as a release or rebellion against societal norms.
Struck by the way it seems, don't let 'em say that I tried to warn ya
Reflecting on the impact of choices and expressing a desire to avoid regret.
Blame it on the thought detectives, wonder who's the most affected too
Mentioning "thought detectives" as a metaphor for internal conflicts or external influences.
Stone played like a broken kazoo, a comb and paper machine
Comparing a musical instrument (kazoo) to a broken state, possibly symbolizing personal struggles.
Up down ain't no in between no
Describing a fluctuating emotional state with no middle ground.
Lonestar swingin' in a dirty saloon, I'm slingin' suds like a fiend
Depicting a scene in a disreputable establishment, engaged in addictive behavior.
Last call if you know what I mean
Referring to the last opportunity to indulge in a particular behavior, possibly related to the previous line.
Treading lagoons or sailing the nile
Contrasting different experiences, using water-related imagery to convey unpredictability.
The cleaner the break, the quicker the smile
Stating that a clean break leads to a quicker recovery or positive outcome.
Struck by the way it seems, the coast of maine down to macon georgia
Reflecting on observations from the coast of Maine to Macon, Georgia, suggesting a broad perspective.
Blame it on the thought detectives, wonder who's the most affected too
Reiterating the influence of "thought detectives" and questioning their impact.
Carry the tune, hold it high off the ground
Encouraging holding onto a musical expression as a defense against loneliness.
Warding off the loneliness with its sounds
Using music as a means to combat feelings of isolation.
Finding the perfect way, to say I've tried but it's time I leave ya
Expressing the difficulty of conveying efforts to improve a situation and the decision to leave.
Summon up the thought detectives, wonder who's the most affected
Referring again to "thought detectives" and questioning their impact on emotional well-being.
I gotta keep my heart protected too
Emphasizing the need to protect one's emotions or vulnerabilities.
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