I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Stoke the fire, fill the cup
We're disabled like an old pickup truck
It's official, the time has come
House your children on the sun
I only look, I only look, I only look... stupid
Rest assured, they will not rest
until the fables get undressed
artifacts that dance around
Psychotropics, in the dirt on the ground
I only look, I only look, I only look... stupid
Your house, it's lovely
Built on sand and gatsby
Kiss the Captain on the lips
Press your hands into his hips
Feel your conscience slip away
Whistle a tune then just walk away
I only look, I only look, I only look... stupid
We're disabled like an old pickup truck
It's official, the time has come
House your children on the sun
I only look, I only look, I only look... stupid
Rest assured, they will not rest
until the fables get undressed
artifacts that dance around
Psychotropics, in the dirt on the ground
I only look, I only look, I only look... stupid
Your house, it's lovely
Built on sand and gatsby
Kiss the Captain on the lips
Press your hands into his hips
Feel your conscience slip away
Whistle a tune then just walk away
I only look, I only look, I only look... stupid
Lyrics submitted by JohnnyLurg
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