Flophouse Calvary
Unveiling the Depths: Flophouse Calvary's Hidden Reflections
Lyrics
blue circle descending
Reference to a melancholic or gloomy situation symbolized by a descending blue circle.
the cities dust will lit
The dust of the cities will be illuminated, possibly implying finding beauty in mundane or difficult circumstances.
the gossip of misfortune
Gossip circulating about misfortune or hardships.
does she still eat meat?
A query about someone's dietary choices, possibly reflecting on lifestyle changes.
the shellfish is trailing
Imagery of a shellfish trailing, possibly symbolizing vulnerability or being trailed by something.
the pale flesh, the wooden fence
Description of pale flesh and a wooden fence, creating a visual scene with ambiguous meaning.
the reddish gold of a storm outside
Depiction of the reddish gold of a storm outside, possibly representing the beauty within a chaotic situation.
i'll roast in the vestibule
Expression of discomfort or difficulty, using roasting in the vestibule as a metaphor.
take a look at yourself
An urging or self-reflection, advising the listener to take a look at themselves.
deep beneath you there's good
Suggesting that beneath the surface, there is goodness or positive qualities.
a virtual hell
Describing a virtual hell as a form of ignorant happiness or bliss.
is just an idiot glee
Highlighting the desire for something more, contrasting with the preceding line about virtual hell.
you're longing for the other shore
Longing for a different or better situation, possibly represented by "the other shore."
of the flophouse calvary
Reference to the "flophouse calvary," suggesting a place of struggle or hardship.
the worker
Depiction of a worker being broken by the years, implying the toll of time and labor.
is broken by the years
Suggestion to seek help from a contractor to mend the brokenness caused by time.
better call a contractor
Advising to rebuild and repair the emotional wounds reflected in tears.
to piece again all his tears
Empty line.
you're in love with yourself
Repeating the advice to look within and discover the positive qualities beneath the surface.
but deep beneath you theres good
Reiteration of the idea that beneath oneself, there is goodness or positive aspects.
deep beneath you theres good
Repeating the notion that beneath the surface, there is goodness or positive qualities.
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