Lyrics
My wisdom stands close to the wall
Reflecting on personal wisdom that remains reserved or hidden.
She drifts away, the guitar as she falls
Describing a person (possibly "she") drifting away, accompanied by a falling guitar, suggesting a departure or emotional distance.
Vision of a saint, mother takes her place
Imagining a saintly figure, with the mother assuming a significant role, possibly symbolizing guidance or protection.
She's tainted by the hour, she takes of her lace
Indicating a tainted or corrupted state influenced by time ("hour") as she removes her lace, possibly revealing vulnerability or shedding layers.
She drifts away
Reiterating the theme of drifting away, emphasizing the emotional or physical separation.
She drifts away
-Consume the dose, she drifts away
Connecting the act of drifting away with consuming a dose, implying a possible connection to substance use and its impact on detachment.
Dazed in a trance, she drifts away
Describing a state of being dazed in a trance, further emphasizing the detachment or altered state of consciousness.
She drifts away
Continuing the repetition of the theme of drifting away, underscoring its significance in the narrative.
She drifts away
-Morecambe, Brighton
Mentioning locations ("Morecambe, Brighton") and the freedom to choose any place, suggesting a desire for escape or exploration.
Anywhere you want
-Morecambe, Brighton
-Anywhere you want
-She says Morecambe, Brighton
-Anywhere she want
-Morecambe, Brighton
-Anywhere she wants
-She drifts away
Repeating the refrain and associating the act of drifting away with consuming a dose and being in a trance, reinforcing the theme of detachment and altered states.
She drifts away
-Consume the dose, she drifts away
-Dazed in a trance, she drifts away
-Consume the dose she drifts away
-She drifts away
-She drifts away
Concluding with a final repetition of "She drifts away," leaving the listener with a lingering sense of departure.
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