Lyrics
The desert burns her innocence
The harsh conditions of life have corrupted her innocence.
Alice is playing sitting in some pool of sorrow
Alice is engaged in activities while immersed in a state of sadness.
She watches lights go out on the ruins of her world
She observes the lights fading on the remnants of her world, possibly representing the decay of her surroundings.
In her dreams
This refers to her imaginative or subconscious world.
She dances all day with a blue-eyed cat
Alice spends her time dancing with a blue-eyed cat, suggesting a surreal or fantastical element.
Still the death toys that are in her little hands
She holds destructive elements in her hands, symbolizing potential danger or harmful influences.
Alice – the strawberry girl
Alice is characterized as the "strawberry girl."
Alice – the pumpkin girl
Another characterization, "pumpkin girl," is associated with Alice.
Alice – is playing with matches
Alice is engaging in risky behavior by playing with matches, indicating a potential for self-destruction.
Alice – the strawberry girl
Reiteration of Alice being the "strawberry girl."
Alice – the pumpkin girl
Reiteration of Alice being the "pumpkin girl."
Alice – is playing but we don't want you to die
Despite her actions, there is a plea for her not to meet a tragic end.
And in the morning the sunrise
A reference to the morning sunrise, symbolizing hope or a new beginning.
And in the end the sun sets
The day ends with the setting sun, possibly signifying closure or the passage of time.
Life has burnt her in a sense
Life's experiences have left a mark on her.
Alice explains, living it like [there's] no tomorrow
Alice lives her life as if there's no tomorrow, embracing the present moment.
Keeps matches to light a fire on the ruins of her world
She keeps matches to ignite a fire on the ruins, symbolizing a desire for change or transformation.
Dwells on dreams
Her thoughts are occupied by dreams or aspirations.
Wasting away with her blue-eyed cat
Alice is deteriorating alongside her blue-eyed cat.
Holds the death toys warmly in her little hands
She holds destructive elements close, possibly indicating a dangerous fascination.
Alice – the strawberry girl
Reiteration of Alice being the "strawberry girl."
Alice – the pumpkin girl
Reiteration of Alice being the "pumpkin girl."
Alice – is playing with matches
Reiteration of Alice playing with matches and potential danger.
Alice – the strawberry girl
Reiteration of Alice being the "strawberry girl."
Alice – the pumpkin girl
Reiteration of Alice being the "pumpkin girl."
Alice – is playing but we don't want you to die
Reiteration of the plea for Alice's safety despite her actions.
And in the end the sun sets
Reiteration of the sun setting, suggesting the cyclical nature of life.
Woh woh…
An expressive vocalization, possibly emphasizing a moment or emotion.
And in the end the sun sets
Reiteration of the sun setting, reinforcing the idea of closure or endings.
And in the end the sun sets
Reiteration of the sun setting, emphasizing its significance.
And in the morning the sun rises
A reference to the morning sunrise, repeating the cyclical theme of life.
And in the evening the sun sets
A mention of the evening sun setting, highlighting the recurring nature of life's patterns.
And in the morning the sun rises
Reiteration of the morning sunrise, emphasizing the cycle of beginnings.
It sets and rises, sets and rises
The continuous cycle of the sun setting and rising, symbolizing the repetitive nature of life.
In an endless, endless, endless, endless game
The repetition of "endless" and "game" implies the continuous, perhaps monotonous, nature of life's cycles.
Etc.
An indication to continue the pattern, possibly with more details or emotions.
Alice is playing
A reaffirmation of Alice engaging in her risky behavior, playing with matches.
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