Lyrics
We know where all the red ferns grow
We are aware of the location where red ferns grow.
Two feet against me, but beyond my reach
There are obstacles (represented by "Two feet against me") that are just out of reach.
Six keys, one whole heart for each
There are six keys, each symbolizing a whole heart.
One whole wave for me
There's a complete wave meant for the speaker.
Grass stains cut my bloody knees
The speaker has physical injuries ("Grass stains," "bloody knees") indicating hardship.
It's goodpain it means I can't be phased
The pain experienced is described as "goodpain," suggesting a positive perspective on adversity.
That little death inside my sides won't make it right
Reference to a metaphorical "little death" inside, which doesn't make things right.
He wins every time I find myself inside, alone all night
The internal struggle (little death) prevails when the speaker is alone at night.
I'll be howling keeping you between my eyes, there I'll be alright
The speaker finds solace in howling, keeping a connection ("between my eyes") with someone or something.
I'll be howling keeping you between my eyes, there I'll be alright
Reiteration of finding comfort through howling and maintaining a connection for reassurance.
Rorschach the pieces that I lack
Referring to the Rorschach inkblot test, the speaker reflects on fragmented aspects of themselves.
Now I felt stained, cold beneath my waves
The speaker feels stained and cold beneath emotional waves.
Behind my suchered face
Behind a facade ("suchered face"), there is hidden pain or vulnerability.
Cursed down, throw my certain doubt
Facing and overcoming self-doubt ("cursed down, throw my certain doubt").
Let me let you down
An acknowledgment of the speaker's potential to disappoint or let someone down.
That little death inside my sides won't make it right
Reiteration of the struggle with the metaphorical "little death" inside.
He wins every time I find myself inside, alone all night
The internal struggle intensifies when alone at night.
And I'll be howling keeping you between my eyes, there I'll be alright
Finding strength and solace through howling and maintaining a connection for reassurance.
I'll be howling keeping you between my eyes, there I'll be alright
Reiteration of finding comfort through howling and maintaining a connection for reassurance.
That little death inside my sides won't make it right
Reiteration of the ongoing struggle with the metaphorical "little death" inside.
He wins every time I find myself inside, alone all night
The internal struggle persists when alone at night.
I'll be howling keeping you between my eyes, there I'll be alright
Finding strength and solace through howling and maintaining a connection for reassurance.
I'll be howling keeping you between my eyes, there I'll be alright
Reiteration of finding comfort through howling and maintaining a connection for reassurance.
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