Jerkolantern
Night's Haunting Melancholy: Jerkolantern by The Offsailors
Lyrics
Door to door creeping through the night
Door-to-door activity during the night, possibly sneaking or moving discreetly.
I function best when there's no light
The speaker feels more effective or comfortable in the absence of light.
This night should last forever
Expresses a desire for the night to prolong indefinitely.
So cold I wish I wore a sweater
The cold weather prompts a wish for warmer clothing.
It's getting late, my feet are aching
The lateness of the hour is causing physical discomfort.
Candy fuels the steps I'm taking
Candy is providing the energy or motivation for the speaker's movements.
Out way later than I ever should be
The speaker is out later than usual, potentially breaking curfew.
On a school night, I'm just 13
The speaker reveals being only 13 years old on a school night.
Something behind me, footsteps echo
Sensing a presence or threat behind, with echoing footsteps.
My friends just left me and I'm all alone
The speaker's friends have abandoned them, intensifying the feeling of isolation.
My heart is racing and the fear takes control
Fear takes control of the speaker as their heart races.
Guts are churning, sugar took its toll
The physical toll of fear is described, possibly referencing a stomachache.
Pillowcase bursting at the seams
A container for collecting candy is overflowing.
The older kids are chasing me
Older kids are pursuing the speaker, possibly to take their candy.
Wanna jack my candy and take my loot
Desire to protect the collected items from theft.
And it's so hard to run in winter boots
The challenge of escaping in winter boots is highlighted.
Don't look back, so close behind
Warning not to look back due to a pursuer being close.
2 more blocks and I'll be fine
Anticipation of safety after covering two more blocks.
Round the corner and I hit my door
Reaching the safety of home by turning a corner.
I don't like Halloween anymore
Expresses a dislike for Halloween, possibly due to the stressful events.
I wish I could trick or treat
Desire to engage in trick-or-treating despite feeling too old.
But I'm too old and candy hurts my teeth
Being older brings discomfort, and candy is now problematic for the speaker's teeth.
Dressing up is to much work
Complaint about the effort required for dressing up on Halloween.
Stay home, ignore the door and be a fucking jerk
Preference for staying home, ignoring others, and adopting a rebellious attitude.
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