Lyrics
I see red
I perceive the color red.
As a burning building
Red is symbolic of a burning building.
Unloading people's souls to my father God
The burning building represents unloading people's souls to a higher power, referencing a connection to God.
And I see blue dripping off your work shoes
Blue is observed dripping off someone's work shoes, symbolizing an attempt to wash away shattered dreams.
Trying to wash away your broken dreams
People are trying to find peace of mind after facing challenges.
I see all the people pushing their way through to an opening
The speaker sees individuals pushing through difficulties to find an opening or solution.
Just trying to find some piece of mind that their own mind is deserving in
Qualifying for "qualia," a philosophical term for individual subjective experiences.
Well I qualify for qualia
The speaker doesn't conform to societal expectations, suggesting independence.
I don't reside to my gallea
Not yielding to external pressures or expectations, particularly related to personal identity.
Perception bleeds into the humans view of everything
Perception influences how humans view everything.
I qualify for being me
The speaker qualifies for being true to themselves.
For letting all of my grass stay green
Maintaining personal integrity, as symbolized by keeping one's grass green.
I won't defy to being something I am not you taught me well
Refusing to be something one is not, possibly influenced by a mentor's teachings.
I'm telling you
An assertion of the speaker's perspective.
I see black
The speaker perceives the color black.
As a heart attack
Black symbolizes a heart attack, possibly representing a sudden emotional or physical impact.
Creepin' up on you in your bedroom because you're all alone
A heart attack creeping up when one is alone in a bedroom.
I see orange
The speaker sees orange, a color for which nothing rhymes.
Nothing rhymes with orange
Expressing love despite facing rejection (slammed door).
But I still love you you slammed that door right in my face
Similar to lines 5 and 21, people are seeking peace of mind amidst challenges.
I see all the people pushing their way through to an opening
Continuation of the theme of people striving for peace of mind.
Just trying to find some piece of mind that their own mind is deserving in
Qualifying for "qualia" and resisting conformity.
Well I qualify for qualia
Not conforming to societal expectations.
I don't reside to my gallea
Similar to line 9, refusing to succumb to external pressures.
Perception bleeds into the humans view of everything
Reiteration that perception shapes the human perspective.
I qualify for being me
Qualifying for being true to oneself.
For letting all of my grass stay green
Maintaining personal integrity and authenticity.
I won't defy to being something I am not you taught me well
Resisting being something one is not, influenced by past teachings.
I'm telling you
Reiteration of the speaker's perspective.
Why can't I fall asleep in my own bed at night
The speaker struggles to fall asleep in their own bed, possibly due to inner turmoil.
It's not my fault you left my drunk ass sitting out on the cold asphalt
Expressing a sense of abandonment and being left in a difficult situation.
I love you dear but not right here
Expressing love but acknowledging an inappropriate place or time.
I gotta go hit the road again I'll see you in a year
The speaker has to leave, anticipating a reunion after a year.
Well I qualify for qualia
Qualifying for "qualia" and resisting societal expectations.
I don't reside to my gallea
Refusing to conform to external pressures.
Perception bleeds into the humans view of everything
Perception continues to shape the human view of everything.
I qualify for being me
Qualifying for being true to oneself.
For letting all of my grass stay green
Maintaining personal integrity and authenticity.
I won't defy to being something I am not you taught me well
Resisting being something one is not, influenced by past teachings.
I'm telling you
Reiteration of the speaker's perspective.
I told you why
The speaker provides a reason for their actions or beliefs.
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