Lyrics
Let's not talk about bombs
There's a desire to avoid discussing explosive or sensitive topics.
Or the brain impulses of severed limbs
Reference to the aftermath of violence or conflict, hinting at the gruesome impact of war or catastrophic events.
You will always subtract your arms from my arms
Symbolizes separation or distance in a relationship, suggesting a disconnect or inability to fully connect emotionally.
Someone always interrupts us when we talk
Difficulty in maintaining a conversation without disruptions or interruptions from external factors.
So I'm gonna draw this evening's line
Expressing the intent to set boundaries or limits for the current moment or situation.
Before my wash hangs on it for everyone to see
Deciding to establish boundaries before personal matters are exposed or made public.
It's very bad luck to draw the line
Implies superstition or a belief in bad luck associated with setting boundaries or limits.
On the night before the world's end
Setting boundaries or limits on a significant night, perhaps hinting at impending doom or an important event.
We can draw the line some other time
Suggesting the postponement of establishing boundaries to another time or moment.
This midnight I will
Metaphorically transforming into something else (beer) at midnight, perhaps indicating a change in mood or state of mind.
Turn into a beer, I will
Continuing the metaphorical transformation into a dream-like state despite difficulties (nightmares).
Dream of you between nightmares
Imagining thoughts of the person amidst unsettling experiences (nightmares, wars).
And wars and toss and turn
Struggling or being restless due to conflicting emotions or situations.
Ain't you gonna take me for a ride
Asking or inviting the person to take the speaker on an adventure or journey.
Drink and drive down to the L.A. river bed
Suggesting a risky or adventurous plan to go to the L.A. river bed while consuming alcohol.
I'll make no mistakes and I'll behave
Committing to responsible behavior and avoiding errors despite the risky plan.
It's very bad luck to draw the line
Reiterates the belief in bad luck associated with setting boundaries or limits, especially on an important night.
On the night before the world's end
Similar to line 9, suggesting the idea of postponing boundary-setting to a different, more appropriate time.
We can draw the line some other time
Reemphasizing the notion of delaying boundary-setting to a more suitable time or moment.
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