By TV Light

Whispers of Eccentric Bliss: Turin Brakes' By TV Light
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Lyrics

Wine bottle why are you weary?

Questioning the weariness of a wine bottle, possibly metaphorical for life's struggles or challenges.

And why are my eyes so grey?

Expressing a sense of emotional fatigue or melancholy, reflected in the speaker's grey eyes.

Semi-circle people are pointing

Observing people in a semi-circle, pointing and looking towards the sky, suggesting curiosity or wonder.

And staring up to the sky

Describing a scene where people are gazing at the sky, possibly pondering existence or seeking meaning.


And the dogs are all gone

Noting the absence of dogs, which may symbolize loyalty or companionship.

And my muesli is mouldy

Commenting on the undesirable state of the speaker's muesli, hinting at neglect or decay in daily life.

And the saints they are sinners in their songs

Suggesting a paradox where saints, typically seen as virtuous, are portrayed as sinners in their songs.

And the crickets they call to their rusted rainbow

Describing crickets calling to a rusted rainbow, possibly symbolizing a longing for beauty in decay.

I swear if you listen you might just hear our song

Encouraging the listener to pay attention, as the speaker believes their song can be heard in the surroundings.


TV light flickers so fiercely

Highlighting the intense flickering of the TV light, emphasizing its significance in the speaker's perception.

Bridging the gap between my eyes

Suggesting that the TV light bridges a gap, possibly connecting the speaker to a different reality or experience.

Outside the rain is tapping my window

Observing rain tapping on the window, creating a reflective and contemplative atmosphere.

A jet trail left hanging in the sky

Mentioning a jet trail in the sky, symbolizing transience or the passing of time.


And the puddles reflect the sky in the morning

Describing puddles reflecting the sky in the morning, evoking a sense of beauty in the ordinary.

Then the pavements lead to another place

Noting that pavements lead to another place, suggesting the possibility of new directions in life.

With one ear to the west

With one ear to the west, indicating an openness to different perspectives or influences.

And then ocean beside me

Referring to the ocean beside the speaker, possibly symbolizing vastness and the unknown.

I swear if you listen you could just hear our song

Reiterating the idea that one can hear the speaker's song if they listen closely to the surroundings.

Electric sensations will not stay with us for long

Suggesting that electric sensations, possibly intense emotions, are transient and fleeting.


Wine bottle why are you weary?

Repeating the question about the weariness of a wine bottle, emphasizing its symbolic significance.

And why are my eyes so grey?

Reiterating the speaker's contemplation of their own emotional state reflected in grey eyes.

Semi-circle people are pointing

Repeating the scene of semi-circle people pointing to the sky, emphasizing its continued relevance.

And staring up to the sky

Reiterating the image of people staring at the sky, underlining its continued importance in the narrative.


And the dogs are all gone

Repeating the absence of dogs, suggesting a continued sense of loneliness or void.

And my muesli is mouldy

Reiterating the undesirable condition of the speaker's muesli, underscoring neglect or decay.

And the saints they are sinners in their songs

Reiterating the paradox of saints being sinners in their songs, maintaining its thematic relevance.

And the crickets they call to their rusted rainbow

Repeating the imagery of crickets calling to a rusted rainbow, reinforcing the longing for beauty.

I think if you listen you might just hear our song

Expressing the belief that the listener can hear the speaker's song if they pay close attention.

Eclectic sensations will not be with us for long

Reiterating that eclectic sensations, likely diverse or intense emotions, are transient and temporary.

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