Cannon
Revelations of Conflict: The White Stripes' Sonic Inquiry
Lyrics
Outside
Refers to the external space or environment.
My door
Indicates a personal space, likely the entrance.
Unlocked
Suggests a lack of security or openness.
I'm lookin'
Expresses attention or focus.
At this sound
Refers to an unexpected or unexplained noise.
That chime out of nowhere
Emphasizes the mysterious origin of the sound.
Yeah, nowhere
Reiterates the unknown source, possibly emphasizing isolation.
Whoo
An exclamation, possibly expressing surprise or emphasis.
Wheels turnin'
Suggests movement, possibly of a vehicle.
Scratchin'
Implies a harsh, scraping noise.
And burnin'
Indicates intense heat or combustion.
Yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement.
I fought guns
Refers to a conflict involving firearms.
Tanks
Mentions military equipment, possibly in a metaphorical context.
Cannon
Introduces the theme of a cannon, a powerful weapon.
Cannon
Repeats the mention of a cannon, emphasizing its significance.
Yeah
An exclamation, possibly indicating awe or intensity.
Tell me who's that writin'
Raises a question about the identity of a writer.
John the revelator
Refers to a biblical figure, John the Revelator.
Tell me who's that writin'
Repeats the question about the identity of the writer.
John the revelator
Reiterates the mention of John the Revelator.
Tell me who's that writin'
Repeats the question, adding to the intrigue.
John the revelator
Reiterates the connection to John the Revelator.
Wrote the book on the seven seas
Attributes authorship of a significant work to John the Revelator.
Christ went down on Easter mornin'
References the resurrection of Christ on Easter morning.
Mary mother went down to see it
Describes Mary's response to Christ's resurrection.
Gotta tell my disciples to meet me in Galilee
Conveys a message from Christ to his disciples.
Who's writin'
Reiterates the question about the authorship, possibly emphasizing its importance.
John the revelator
Repeats the connection to John the Revelator.
Tell me who's that writin'
Reiterates the question, seeking clarity.
John the revelator
Emphasizes the identity of the writer as John the Revelator.
Tell me who's that writin'
Repeats the question, underscoring its significance.
John the revelator
Reiterates the connection to John the Revelator.
Wrote the book on the seven seas
Attributes the authorship of a significant work on the seas to John the Revelator.
Hey
An exclamation, possibly expressing excitement or intensity.
Whoo
An exclamation, possibly indicating enthusiasm or emphasis.
Lord above
Adds a religious tone, invoking a higher power.
I command
Issues a command, possibly expressing authority.
I've been evil
Admits to engaging in morally wrong or malevolent actions.
Evil
Repeats the acknowledgment of engaging in evil deeds.
Yeah
An exclamation, possibly emphasizing the acknowledgment of evil.
Evil
Repeats the acknowledgment of being associated with evil.
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