This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I stepped out onto the midway
I was looking for the pirate ship
And saw this small, old white tent at one end
It was blue
And had white lights hanging all around it
I decided to check out the tent
It seemed like I could hear music coming from inside
As I walked toward it, I passed a crowd of people at the sideshow
I couldn't figure out why they would want to wait in line
I pulled back the drape thing on the tent
There was a crystal ball on the table
And behind it, a girl wearing a hat
She smiled, and asked me if I wanted my fortune read
I said okay
And sat down
Then I thought about it for a minute
And asked her if she would rather go on the roller coaster instead
Creeping up into the sky
Stopping at the top and
Starting down
The girl grabbed my hand
I clutched it tight
I said goodbye to the ground
Far below, a soiled man
A bucket of torn tickets at his side
He watches the children run by
And picks his teeth
Spinning round, my head begins to turn
I shouted, and searched
The sky for a friend
I heard the fortune teller
Screaming back at me
We stuck out our hands and met the winds
The girl falters as she steps down from the platform
She clutches her stomach, and begins to heave
The ticket-taker smiles, and the last car is ready
Who told you that you could leave?
The sun was setting by the time we left
We walked across the deserted lot, alone
We were tired, but we managed to smile
At the gate I said goodnight to the fortune teller
The carnival sign threw colored shadows on her face
But I could tell she was blushing
I was looking for the pirate ship
And saw this small, old white tent at one end
It was blue
And had white lights hanging all around it
I decided to check out the tent
It seemed like I could hear music coming from inside
As I walked toward it, I passed a crowd of people at the sideshow
I couldn't figure out why they would want to wait in line
I pulled back the drape thing on the tent
There was a crystal ball on the table
And behind it, a girl wearing a hat
She smiled, and asked me if I wanted my fortune read
I said okay
And sat down
Then I thought about it for a minute
And asked her if she would rather go on the roller coaster instead
Creeping up into the sky
Stopping at the top and
Starting down
The girl grabbed my hand
I clutched it tight
I said goodbye to the ground
Far below, a soiled man
A bucket of torn tickets at his side
He watches the children run by
And picks his teeth
Spinning round, my head begins to turn
I shouted, and searched
The sky for a friend
I heard the fortune teller
Screaming back at me
We stuck out our hands and met the winds
The girl falters as she steps down from the platform
She clutches her stomach, and begins to heave
The ticket-taker smiles, and the last car is ready
Who told you that you could leave?
The sun was setting by the time we left
We walked across the deserted lot, alone
We were tired, but we managed to smile
At the gate I said goodnight to the fortune teller
The carnival sign threw colored shadows on her face
But I could tell she was blushing
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Breadcrumb Trail Lyrics as written by Brian Scott Mcmahan Christopher Todd Brashear
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
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I just like it for what it is and I don't want to think about any hidden meaning or metaphors. It is just a beautiful story.
It's a dream. Ain't nobody else ever had a dream like this?
what's with the wierdo pirate lyrics on this album??
Since the song takes place at a carnival, I'm assuming the singer is talking about one of those pirate ship rides that swing up and down. One like this: adventureland.us/images/rides_attractions/pirate_ship1.jpg<br />
Amazing, amazing song.
spiderland was an album i had been meaning to get for quite some time. luckily, on my last visit to check out new cds, i came across this fanstastic band and am now basking in all of their wonderfulness.
great lyrics.
it wouldn't surprise me if Spiderland is a metaphor for an amusement park
The guitar kicks ass on this whole (short) album.
The Talk/Sing thing is weird, but likeable.
Anything by Slint is amazing. The lyrics are a mystery to me though.
'Brief Encounter' on a rollercoaster.
Brilliant!