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I thought we kissed under the blue moon
Reflecting on a romantic moment under a unique setting, perhaps metaphorically described as "under the blue moon."
How can there be six walls in a square room
Questioning a contradiction or confusion in perception, using the idea of six walls in a square room to highlight disorientation.
Hide my eyes through the glare in the window
Describing a need to shield oneself from external influences, symbolized by the glare in the window.
I saw you making angels in the pink snow
Observing someone engaging in innocent, childlike activities like making angels in the snow.
I reached out and touched clouds it was so real
Recalling a vivid and dreamlike experience of reaching out and touching clouds.
Now the sheets on my bed are made of cold steel
Contrasting the previous line with a stark reality, where the bed sheets are now made of cold steel, suggesting a harsh or institutional environment.
Why is it me that's not thinking in a straight line
Expressing confusion or a lack of clear thinking, questioning one's own mental state or decisions.
So scared I only sleep in the daytime
Revealing a fear that leads to sleeping during the daytime as a coping mechanism.
And even then I can only close one eye
Highlighting difficulty in fully closing one's eyes, possibly indicating a struggle with sleep or inner turmoil.
I hear you walk a little slower as you go by
Perceiving a change in someone's pace, possibly slowing down, and observing their presence.
With no shoelaces no fork and no knife
Not having basic tools (shoelaces, fork, knife) possibly due to a lack of trust or control in one's life.
I guess they don't trust me with my own life
Speculating on a lack of trust in oneself to make life decisions.
Friends of yours are friends of mine
Affirming the connection between friends, extending the bond to those associated with friends.
Now let's get together and have a good time
Encouraging to come together and enjoy life despite challenges.
Sayin' it's alright the sun still shines
Positively acknowledging that things are still okay despite difficulties.
The earth still spins and you're still mine
Asserting ownership and connection in a relationship, even in challenging times.
With your hands on your chest you take a deep breath
Describing a moment of reflection with hands on the chest and taking a deep breath.
Still afloat but you know you have to jump ship
Acknowledging a precarious situation where a decision to "jump ship" is inevitable.
See I remember the time when we were all friends
Recalling a time when everyone was friends, contrasting with the current isolation beyond a picket fence.
Now I can't see over the picket fence
Expressing a difficulty in seeing beyond a barrier, possibly symbolizing a lack of perspective or understanding.
If I look straight up I see the yellow sky
Describing an unusual or distorted sky, possibly influenced by medication.
All this medicine makes me a mellow guy
Attributing a mellow demeanor to the effects of medicine.
And sometimes I can feel just enough to cry
Acknowledging emotional sensitivity, being able to cry but not excessively.
And wonder why blue tears come from brown eyes
Pondering the origin of tears and the disparity between appearance ("blue tears") and reality ("brown eyes").
'Cause when your just wakin' up I know my days done
Reflecting on the passing of time, suggesting a realization that the day is over upon waking up.
But in the end we all came from the same sun
Emphasizing a shared origin or humanity, stating that everyone comes from the same sun.
And I'm calm but they're afraid to let me go free
Expressing a calm demeanor contrasted with external reluctance to release or let go.
I'd rather live one day than die slowly
Preferring a short-lived but free existence over a prolonged, constrained life.
I'm a collection of scars for entertainment
Describing oneself as a collection of scars, possibly hinting at a history of emotional or physical pain.
Deep cuts and I wonder where the pain went
Reflecting on deep emotional wounds and wondering about the disappearance of pain.
Mom and Dad said its all for my own good
Acknowledging parental advice or decisions for personal well-being, even if it involves challenges.
Counting cards and I memorized the phone book
Highlighting a skill or coping mechanism—counting cards and memorizing the phone book, possibly to divert attention or cope with challenges.
I sent a message in a bottle but it came back
Metaphorically expressing a failed attempt at communication or connection.
I used to waste time in a pink Cadillac
Recalling a period of wasting time in a luxurious but temporary state, represented by a pink Cadillac.
With faded photographs stapled to the dashboard
Visualizing memories attached to a specific location (pink Cadillac) through faded photographs.
I hang on your lips 'til the very last word
Expressing a deep emotional
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