Lyrics
Is it cold sitting in the shade of someone insane?
The singer is questioning if it feels lonely or isolated to be overshadowed or under the influence of someone who might be mentally unstable.
Dictates what he does, and how he prays
Someone dictates the actions and religious practices of the singer, possibly indicating a controlling or oppressive figure.
Corkscrewed in his love, the tools will tell
His emotions or feelings are tangled and complicated, as if being twisted by a corkscrew tool. The tools here could symbolize external influences or pressures.
Parenting him at home under rule and hell
The singer feels oppressed or controlled by parental figures at home, describing it as a place of strict rules and suffering.
Could you go away but take me back to bed?
A desire for intimacy or comfort, even if it means returning to a state of vulnerability (like being in bed).
When I'm young and free, not filled with hope and dread
The singer reminisces about a time of youth and freedom, contrasting it with the weight of anxiety and uncertainty.
Hope my demons don't come with and stalk my dreams
The singer fears that their personal demons or inner struggles will continue to haunt or affect their dreams and aspirations.
Before I go and sing myself back to sleep
Before the singer succumbs to sleep or gives in to despair, they want to express themselves or find solace in music or song.
Before I go and sing myself back to sleep
Reiteration of the desire to find comfort or escape through song before resting.
(UH)
(UH) – A vocal interjection, possibly emphasizing emotion or a pause in the narrative.
Opened up the front door, and ran through the gate
The singer leaves their familiar surroundings, possibly seeking freedom or a new beginning.
Out into the world infested by rats and snakes
However, the outside world is portrayed as dangerous and treacherous.
If a liar never tells the truth, then what am I?
The singer questions their own authenticity and honesty, suggesting a struggle with identity.
Probably just a lonely kid that wasted time
Feeling regretful or remorseful about wasted opportunities or experiences.
Got a new place I hate, while I pay rent
The singer mentions acquiring a new living space which they dislike, implying dissatisfaction with their current circumstances.
Having the occasional smoke of a cigarette
The act of smoking a cigarette might be a metaphor for fleeting moments of pleasure or distraction.
Playing with her heart strings, I'm obsessed with sex
Admitting to toying with someone's emotions, possibly driven by lust or obsession.
Ignored everything you did, I forgot what it meant
Ignoring or overlooking someone's actions or gestures, forgetting their significance or value.
Could you go away but take me back to bed?
Reiteration of the longing for intimacy or comfort, even amidst the complexities of emotions.
When I'm young and free, not filled with hope and dread
Reflecting again on the dichotomy of youthful freedom versus present anxieties.
Hope my demons don't come with and stalk my dreams
Reiterated fear of personal demons affecting the singer's dreams and mental state.
Before I go and sing myself back to sleep
Before seeking rest or peace, the singer again turns to music or song as a form of expression or escape.
Before I go and sing myself back to sleep
Reiteration of the desire to find solace in song before sleeping.
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