This Low Commotion
Unraveling the Depths of Emotional Turmoil in "This Low Commotion
Lyrics
What does it mean to be unhealthy badly my love?
Reflecting on the concept of being unhealthy in the context of love, questioning its significance.
To be in a bad state so well
Describing a paradoxical state of being in a bad condition but feeling strangely well.
What does it mean to face desire so sadly?
Pondering the meaning of facing desire with a sense of sadness, possibly leading to emptiness.
To beg at the empty well
Metaphorically begging or seeking fulfillment from an empty source or unresponsive situation.
Residual images hover above
Images from the past linger, creating a residual impact on the present.
I'm just a dog, a machine for your love
Self-identifying as a devoted entity or tool, like a dog or a machine, dedicated to love.
To know every man, every place that you've been
Claiming knowledge about every man and every place associated with the beloved.
You turned me on, then you turned on me
Expressing a betrayal where the beloved initially ignited passion but later turned against.
This low commotion
Repetition of "This low commotion" emphasizing a downward spiral of emotional turmoil.
This low commotion
-This low commotion
-This low commotion
-Is going down, down, down, down
Highlighting the descent or intensification of the emotional disturbance.
This low commotion
Reiteration of the phrase "This low commotion," underscoring its persistent nature.
This low commotion
-This low commotion
-America weren't you a miracle?
Rhetorical question about the miraculous nature of America, possibly implying disappointment.
A fleeting chance in whole
Viewing America as a fleeting opportunity or chance in its entirety.
But this low, low, low commotion
Linking the ongoing disturbance to a reluctance to leave a personal paradise undisturbed.
Would not leave our paradise alone
-And my two hands landed
Using metaphorical language to describe physical interaction with someone's knee.
Like two spiders on your knee
-And one right ring finger branded
Describing the impact of the interaction with the mention of a branded ring finger.
But two lefts for two brands to please
-Residual images hover above
Reiteration of lingering images from the past, reinforcing their lasting effect.
I'm just dog, a machine for your love
Reiterating the self-identification as a devoted entity for love.
But to know every man, every face that you've seen
Reaffirming knowledge about every man and place associated with the beloved.
Baby you turned me on, then you turned on me
Revisiting the theme of being turned on by the beloved, followed by betrayal.
This low commotion
Repetition of "This low commotion" intensifying the portrayal of emotional disturbance.
This low commotion
-This low commotion
-This low commotion
-This low commotion
Emphasizing the continued descent or intensification of the emotional turmoil.
Is going down, is going down
-Is going down, is going down
-Your low commotion
Referring to the emotional disturbance as "Your low commotion," possibly attributing it to the beloved.
Your low commotion
-Your low commotion
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