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alt-J – The Gospel of John Hurt Lyrics 11 years ago
I still don't know exactly what this means/what the references are? However, this is one cool sounding song... one of my favorites from alt-j for sure.

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Stepdad – Treasure Hugs Lyrics 11 years ago
Great translation AAAAA42 - I think you're pretty spot on.
I have a couple of thoughts, though of course like most songs, this one is open for interpretation. I was thinking:

"And I know he's wearing out after all these years
And I'll find him dead some morning in my bedroom"

That the narrator was getting worn down after all these years, from being depressed.

"Imagine what you could make
If your muse hadn't killed herself"

Perhaps not a literal person killing themselves - maybe muse is referring to the narrators inner soul, or light, or source of inspiration?

Nevertheless, I digress: this song is amazing. Definitely one of my favorites - not just from the band, but one of my favorite songs period.

The sound, the lyrics, the feeling - perfect!

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Jack White – Sixteen Saltines Lyrics 13 years ago
She's got stickers on her locker
And the boy's number's there in magic marker
I'm hungry and the hunger will linger
I eat sixteen saltine crackers then I lick my fingers

Well every morning I deliver the news
Black hat white shoes and I'm red all over
She's got a big mailbox, that she puts out front
Garbage in garbage out, she's getting what she wants

Who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous of who?
If I get busy then I couldn't care less what you do
But when I'm by myself I think of nothing else
Than if a boy just might be getting through and touching you

Spike heels make a hole in a lifeboat
Jumpin' and waving, I'm talking and laughing as we float
I hear a whistle, that's how I know she's home
Lipstick, eyelash, broke mirror, broken home

Force fed, force mixed 'till I drop dead
You can't defeat her, when you meet her you'll be what I said
And Lord knows there's a method to her madness
Bustin' those jokes as I float in a sea of sadness

She doesn't know but when she's gone I sit and drink up a few
I'm sure she's drinkin too, but wondering what for and who
And I'm solo rollin'. I'm one side off the boat.
Looking out, throwing up, a lifesaver down my throat

Who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous of who? (x3)

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