Leave Me Alone
Subterranean Solitude: Thurston Moore's Deep Dive into Isolation
Lyrics
On a thousand islands in the sea
Reference to various isolated places, suggesting a feeling of solitude.
I see a thousand people just like me
Observing a multitude of people who share a similar sense of isolation.
A hundred unions in the snow
Mentions numerous unions in a snowy landscape, possibly symbolizing unity in harsh conditions.
I watch them walking, falling in a row
Witnessing individuals walking and falling in succession, hinting at life's struggles or challenges.
We live always underground
Expresses a perpetual existence underground, possibly metaphorical for a hidden or introspective life.
It's going to be so quiet in here tonight
Anticipation of a quiet atmosphere, setting a contemplative mood.
A thousand islands in the sea
Reiteration of the image of numerous islands in the sea, emphasizing isolation.
It's a shame
Expresses regret or disappointment about the situation.
And a hundred years ago
Temporal reference to a century ago and a sailor's presence on the same ground.
A sailor trod this ground I stood upon
Recalls the historical connection to a sailor, suggesting a desire for escapism.
Take me away everyone
An appeal to be taken away from the current circumstances, indicating a longing for change.
When it hurts though
Mentions enduring pain or difficulty.
From my head to my toes
Describes a vision or insight that could bring luck, possibly seeking positivity.
From the words in the book
Reiteration of experiencing sensations from head to toes, emphasizing a comprehensive feeling.
I see a vision that would bring me luck
Connecting a vision to words in a book, possibly alluding to inspiration from literature.
From my head to my toes
Repetition of the sensory experience, highlighting the depth of the emotional connection.
To my teeth, through my nose
Extending the sensory experience to teeth and nose, possibly emphasizing the whole self.
You get these words wrong
Warning about the consequences of misinterpreting or misusing words.
You get these words wrong
Reiteration of the warning about getting words wrong, emphasizing its significance.
Every time
Emphasizes the recurrence of getting words wrong every time.
You get these words wrong
Repeated emphasis on getting words wrong, but the speaker responds with a smile.
I just smile
Suggests a passive reaction to getting words wrong, choosing to smile instead of reacting negatively.
But from my head to my toes
Repetition of the sensory experience, reinforcing a comprehensive connection to emotions.
From my knees to my eyes
Expands the sensory experience to knees and eyes, possibly intensifying the emotional depth.
Every time I watch the sky
Expresses a habitual act of watching the sky and contemplating life.
For these last few days leave me alone
States a desire for solitude and to be left alone in the final days.
But for these last few days leave me alone
Reiteration of the plea for solitude in the concluding days.
Leave me alone
A direct request for isolation and solitude.
Leave me alone
Repetition of the plea for being left alone.
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