Lyrics
As I walked through that hospital door
Entering a hospital, possibly a metaphor for a life-changing experience.
I was sewn up like a coat
Feeling protected or healed, as if stitched up like a coat.
I got a smile from the bite of the wind
Finding solace or joy in the face of challenges ("smile from the bite of the wind").
Watched the fresh fall of snow
Observing a fresh layer of snow, a symbol of new beginnings or purity.
I knew then that my life took a turn
Realizing a significant turning point in life.
I felt strong and secure
Feeling empowered and safe.
And with adhesive tape over my nose
Physically recovering with the help of medical intervention.
I felt almost demure
Feeling modest or shy with the use of adhesive tape.
Goodbye Sister Disco
Bidding farewell to Sister Disco, a symbolic figure representing a past lifestyle.
With your flashing trash lamps
Describing the vibrant and flashy atmosphere of Sister Disco.
Goodbye Sister Disco
Saying goodbye to the superficial aspects of the past.
And to your clubs and your tramps
Parting ways with clubs and tramps, suggesting a departure from a hedonistic lifestyle.
Goodbye Sister Disco
Reiterating the farewell to Sister Disco and the distancing from past pleasures.
My dancing's left you behind
Indicating that the speaker's dancing has progressed beyond the influence of Sister Disco.
Goodbye, now you're solo
Expressing independence now that the speaker is solo.
Black plastic; deaf, dumb and blind
Describing a sense of isolation or detachment using the metaphor of black plastic.
Bye, goodbye Sister Disco, now I go
Repeating the goodbye to Sister Disco and signaling a departure.
I go where the music the music fits my soul
Moving towards music that resonates with the speaker's soul.
And I, I will never let go, I'll never let go
Committing to holding onto the chosen music and not letting go.
'Til the echo of the street fight has dissolved
Referencing the fading impact of past conflicts ("street fight").
I will choose nightmares and cold stormy seas
Choosing to face challenging and turbulent experiences.
I will take over your grief and disease
Taking on the burdens of others, possibly to provide support.
I'll stay beside you and comfort your soul
Offering comfort and companionship during difficult times.
When you are lonely and broken and old
Being there for those who are lonely, broken, and old.
Now I walk with a man in my face
Walking through life with a mature and masculine presence.
Ooh, a woman in my hair
Balancing masculine and feminine aspects in life.
I've got you all lookin' out though my eyes
Seeing the world through the eyes of others.
My feet are a prayer
Engaging in a spiritual or reflective practice ("feet are a prayer").
Goodbye Sister Disco
Repeating the farewell to Sister Disco, emphasizing the finality of the departure.
With your flashing trash lamps
Recalling the flashy and energetic atmosphere of Sister Disco.
Goodbye Sister Disco
Reiterating the departure from clubs and tramps.
And to your clubs and your tramps
Reaffirming the distancing from the superficial and indulgent past.
Goodbye Sister Disco
Emphasizing the speaker's progress beyond Sister Disco's influence.
My dancing's left you behind
Stating the speaker's independence and departure from dancing with Sister Disco.
Goodbye, now you're solo
Repeating the solo status, now described as "deaf, dumb, and blind."
Black plastic; deaf, dumb and blind
Highlighting a sense of isolation and lack of awareness in the solo state.
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