Lyrics
My days are always strange
Expressing a sense of constant unusual experiences in daily life.
They change faces and slip away
Describing the transient nature of experiences that quickly fade away.
But I don’t mind, no I don’t mind
Emphasizing acceptance and indifference toward the unpredictable nature of days.
Cause the night can still be kind
Finding solace in the kindness of the night despite the strangeness of the days.
Another close shave with a dull blade
Describing a risky situation or encounter with potential harm using a dull blade.
Yeah she really likes to see my face
Highlighting someone's interest in seeing the speaker's face, possibly implying intimacy.
So I take time and I take pride
Valuing time and taking pride in one's actions, possibly related to grooming.
I keep the razor by my side
Keeping a razor nearby, suggesting a readiness to face challenges or maintain appearance.
She only comes out when it’s raining
Introducing a character who only appears during rain, possibly symbolizing emotional vulnerability.
She’s always hiding the pain away
Indicating a tendency to conceal emotional pain from others.
It’s just her way
Stating that hiding pain is a characteristic or coping mechanism.
My heart could clot
Describing a vulnerable heart that can become obstructed under certain circumstances.
If you choke it up enough
Suggesting that emotional suppression can lead to complications or difficulties.
And don’t despair all the rituals and fanfare
Encouraging resilience and endurance through challenging times and celebrations.
My sunken thoughts, my cabin built from thorns
Metaphorically describing a dwelling place or state of mind constructed from difficulties and hardships.
The moon is high but the river’s running dry
Contrasting the high moon with a dry river, possibly reflecting unfulfilled emotions.
She only comes out when it’s raining
Reiterating the character's tendency to appear during rainy moments, emphasizing emotional fragility.
She’s always hiding the pain away
Repeating the theme of concealing emotional pain, reinforcing it as a consistent behavior.
It’s just her way
Reiterating that hiding pain is a characteristic or coping mechanism.
But don’t you weep or turn the other cheek
Advising against excessive sorrow or forgiveness, maintaining a sense of self-respect.
Just think of me when you look outside and it’s raining.
Encouraging the listener to remember the speaker during rainy times, linking back to the recurring theme.
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