Glycerine
Embracing the Bittersweet Symphony: Glycerine's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
t must be your skin, I'm sinkin' in
Expresses sinking deeply into someone's essence or personality.
It must be for real, 'cause now I can feel
Confirming the reality of the experience due to feeling emotions.
And I didn't mind, it's not my kind
Indicating a lack of concern as it doesn't align with the speaker's nature.
It's not my time, to wonder why
Implies it's not the right time for introspection or questioning.
Everything gone white, everything's grey
Depicts a colorless, bleak perception of the surroundings.
Now you're here, now you're away
Referring to the fluctuation in the presence of a significant person.
I don't want this, remember that
Expresses a desire to avoid the current situation.
I'll never forget, where you're at
Emphasizing the lasting impact and memory of the person's whereabouts.
Don't let the days go by
An urging to seize the moment and not waste time.
Glycerine, glycerine
Repetition of the word "glycerine" which may symbolize a sweet yet volatile substance.
I'm never alone, I'm alone all the time
Contradictory feelings of never being alone but feeling lonely consistently.
Are you at one, or do you lie
Asking whether the person is genuine or deceitful.
We live in a wheel, where everyone steals
Describes a world where stealing or imitating is common.
But when we rise, it's like strawberry fields
Comparing success or happiness to the beauty of "strawberry fields" when achieved.
If I treated you bad, you'd bruise my face
Discussing the repercussions of mistreating someone emotionally.
Couldn't love you more, you've got a beautiful taste
Expressing immense admiration and appreciation for the person's character.
Don't let the days go by
Reiterating the importance of not wasting time.
Could have been easier on you
Reflecting on how things could have been less burdensome for the other person.
I couldn't change though I wanted to
Admitting an inability to change despite the desire to do so.
Should have been easier by three
Suggesting it could have been easier if different choices were made.
Our old friend fear and you and me
Referring to fear as a consistent companion in the speaker's life.
Glycerine, glycerine
Repeated emphasis on "glycerine" and its potential significance.
Don't let the days go by, glycerine
Repetition to underscore the importance of not letting time pass.
Don't let the days go by
Reiterating the urgency to act and not let time slip away.
Ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Repetitive sounds that might symbolize an emotional or painful state.
Glycerine, glycerine
Repetition of "glycerine" possibly for added emphasis or symbolism.
Oh, glycerine, glycerine
Continued repetition of "glycerine" to reinforce its thematic importance.
Bad moon whine again
Suggests the recurrence of a negative emotional state represented by a "bad moon."
Bad moon whine again
Repetition emphasizing the return of a negative emotional phase.
As she falls around me
Describing a person's downfall or emotional state.
I needed you more, we wanted us less
Expressing a need for the person more than before while wanting the relationship less.
Could not kiss, just regress
Unable to show affection, regressing rather than progressing.
It might just be clear, simple, and plain
Suggesting that simplicity might offer clarity in the situation.
Well that's just fine, that's just one of my names
Accepting and being fine with different aspects of one's identity.
Don't let the days go by
Repeated advice to not waste time and opportunities.
Could've been easier on you you you
Suggesting the situation could have been more accommodating for the person.
Glycerine, glycerine
Reiteration of the word "glycerine" and its potential significance.
Glycerine, glycerine
Final repetition emphasizing "glycerine" and its possible deeper meaning.
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