Down That Alley
Unveiling Life's Enigma Through 'Down That Alley'
Lyrics
I've heard of a quiet man
The speaker is aware of a reserved person.
He kept his mouth shut and went
This person remained silent and proceeded with life.
To bed with a wounded pride
They went to sleep with a wounded sense of self-esteem or dignity.
And then while he slept one night
While asleep, something essential within them perished or changed.
It died
Emphasizing the impact of the change or loss during sleep.
I've heard of a giant bowl
Reference to a metaphorical bowl where souls are exposed and judged.
Where they fish out your tiny soul
Describing a process where souls are examined and weighed.
They argue and place their bets
Participants debate and place bets in this judgment process.
They wobble their giant heads
The entities involved express disapproval with their giant heads.
And growl
An element of growling, suggesting intensity or conflict.
Hey, ho
An exclamation inviting attention or signaling a change.
Now you go
Suggesting a transition or departure with a directive.
Live, grow
Encouragement to live and grow, possibly addressing challenges.
Thrilled? No?
Possibly expressing skepticism or lack of excitement about growth.
There's no rules
Emphasizing a lack of strict guidelines or regulations.
There's sheep and wolves
Metaphorically portraying a world with both followers (sheep) and leaders (wolves).
Eyes ahead
Encouraging to focus on the future, keeping one's eyes forward.
It can't be that bad
Suggesting that the situation might not be as dire as it seems.
So we wriggle like lightning bolts
Describing a lively and erratic movement similar to lightning bolts.
And we run around shooting volts
Engaging in energetic and potentially reckless actions.
And we pick up our charred hearts
Retrieving damaged hearts, possibly from failed relationships.
That we burry in scattered yards alone
These hearts are buried in separate places, signifying emotional distance.
Hey, say
A call to action, inviting someone to speak or act.
Come, let's prey
Suggesting a joint spiritual activity, possibly to confront challenges.
Wait until night
Waiting until nighttime to allow others to conceal their vulnerabilities.
To let them hide
Encouraging secrecy or discretion for protection.
Hearts steer
Hearts guide the way, and scarecrows symbolize potential obstacles.
Scarecrows scare
Scarecrows may intimidate, but they are ultimately harmless.
They won't get far
Asserting that the group will not be easily deterred.
We are who we are
A declaration of self-acceptance and authenticity.
Who we are
Reiteration of the group's identity or individuality.
Who we are
Further emphasis on the core identity of the group or individual.
Who we are
Repeating the affirmation of self and identity.
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