Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Holes poked in the plastic top,
Air for us to breathe,
Just enough light filters in,
For Ernie, Eb and Steve.
They say that when the top comes off,
The light's too bright to take.
And what you see can frighten you,
There's been talk about a lake.
And if you get to see too much,
You're lifted from the dirt
And run right through,
The length of you
Some say that it hurts.
Stay away from the light,
Try to keep out of sight,
The one on top died of fright,
I sure hope the fish don't bite,
...when the top comes off.
Air for us to breathe,
Just enough light filters in,
For Ernie, Eb and Steve.
They say that when the top comes off,
The light's too bright to take.
And what you see can frighten you,
There's been talk about a lake.
And if you get to see too much,
You're lifted from the dirt
And run right through,
The length of you
Some say that it hurts.
Stay away from the light,
Try to keep out of sight,
The one on top died of fright,
I sure hope the fish don't bite,
...when the top comes off.
Lyrics submitted by FearAndLoathing
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Great version of a great song,
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Lol, too bad they don't have the ending on here..
I am not the fingers.. I REPEAT.. I am not the fingers! I am the moisture And I am the dirt! And I am the ??
And just as the wind, And the rain, And the sky, And the mountains, And the streams, And the bunny rabbits, And the deer, And the raccoons, And the birds And the insects And the rocks And the Native Americans Will far outlast this shit-hole that some people call Civilization!
So shall I be there! So shall I be there when you meet your final end Because this is not DISNEYLAND This is not PUNK LAND This is INDIAN LAND This is INDIAN LAND!! This is INDIAN LAND!!!!!
You must be wondering how I know all of these things.. Well, you know.. I'm God!
So listen up, okay? My will be done!
Any corrections are appreciated, since Doc's voice isn't always the easiest to understand. O:)
"--I am the bulleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet traaaaaaaaaaaain." is the part with the (??) in it.
I believe he says "..I am the fallen tree." in those ??'s
Yeah, it's possible that he's saying "fallen tree". It's never that easy to understand.
Its about worms and fishing. How do I know? He told me.