This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
[whistling]
La la-la, la-la la la-la
La la-la, la-la
La la-la, la-la la la-la
La la-la, la-la
Only time will tell if I'll allow the
Scenery around to eat me alive
I wanna sleep for weeks like a dog at her feet
Even though I know it won't work out in the long run
So I'll burn down the wall, breathe like a shadow
Those arms I once knew hold me like ghosts
I'll learn how to speak a forgotten language
I'll fall in the sea but forget how to swim
When anything that's anything becomes nothing
That's everything and
Nothing is the only thing ya
Ever seem to have
When anything that's anything becomes nothing
That's everything and
Nothing is the only thing ya
Ever seem to have
But only time will tell if I'll allow the
Scenery around to eat me alive
I want to sleep for weeks like a dog at her feet
Even though I know it won't work out in the long run
So I'll burn down to bone, breathe like a shadow
Those arms I once knew hold me like ghosts
I'll learn how to speak defeated language
I'll fall in the street as I howl at the moon
When anything that's anything becomes nothing
That's everything and
Nothing is the only thing ya
Ever seem to have
When anything that's anything becomes nothing
That's everything and
Nothing is the only thing ya
Ever seem to have
When anything that's anything becomes nothing
That's everything and
Nothing is the only thing ya
Ever seem to have
When anything that's anything becomes nothing
That's everything and
Nothing is the only thing ya
Ever seem to have
La la-la, la-la la la-la
La la-la, la-la
La la-la, la-la la la-la
La la-la, la-la
La la-la, la-la la la-la
La la-la, la-la
La la-la, la-la la la-la
La la-la, la-la
Only time will tell if I'll allow the
Scenery around to eat me alive
I wanna sleep for weeks like a dog at her feet
Even though I know it won't work out in the long run
So I'll burn down the wall, breathe like a shadow
Those arms I once knew hold me like ghosts
I'll learn how to speak a forgotten language
I'll fall in the sea but forget how to swim
When anything that's anything becomes nothing
That's everything and
Nothing is the only thing ya
Ever seem to have
When anything that's anything becomes nothing
That's everything and
Nothing is the only thing ya
Ever seem to have
But only time will tell if I'll allow the
Scenery around to eat me alive
I want to sleep for weeks like a dog at her feet
Even though I know it won't work out in the long run
So I'll burn down to bone, breathe like a shadow
Those arms I once knew hold me like ghosts
I'll learn how to speak defeated language
I'll fall in the street as I howl at the moon
When anything that's anything becomes nothing
That's everything and
Nothing is the only thing ya
Ever seem to have
When anything that's anything becomes nothing
That's everything and
Nothing is the only thing ya
Ever seem to have
When anything that's anything becomes nothing
That's everything and
Nothing is the only thing ya
Ever seem to have
When anything that's anything becomes nothing
That's everything and
Nothing is the only thing ya
Ever seem to have
La la-la, la-la la la-la
La la-la, la-la
La la-la, la-la la la-la
La la-la, la-la
Lyrics submitted by wingedfeetxc, edited by KabukiJake, invaderDeviLin
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the line "those arms I once knew hold me like gold" isn't correct. the real line is "those arms I once knew hold me like ghosts. that first section of the song that includes the line i just mentioned is probably my favorite of man man's. its so eloquent and sad. i just saw them live, too. amazing show. made me love them even more than i already did.
only time will tell if I'll allow the scenery around to eat me alive
Waiting something out.
I want to sleep for weeks like a dog at her feet even though I know it won't work out in the long run
What he wants to do is to be with her.
so I burn down the wall, breathe my good shadow those arms I once knew, hold me like ghost
He's thinking of her still and always, too many reminders to just get her out of his head.
I learn how to speak a forgotten language I fall in the sea but forget how to swim
He tries removes her from all aspects of life, but can't function entirely normal. He's still too attached.
When anything that's anything becomes nothing that's everything and nothing is the only thing you ever seem to have
Having nothing, but everything is the full concept of acceptance.
I learn how to speak a defeated language I fall in the street as I howl at the moon
He's not sad anymore, he's angry. He's frustrated. He feels like something is wrong, but he can't find out how to fix it. Followed by the true message again and again with added feelings, and a reliving "la la la" which in this case may symbolize closure.
damn these guys put on a great live show. new album is awesome as well.
i just saw them live and it was amazing. i loved every song they played.
i just saw them at siren festival. i loved their tribal paint and every song they played was fantastic.
the line "those arms I once knew hold me like gold" isn't correct. the real line is "those arms I once knew hold me like ghosts. that first section of the song that includes the line i just mentioned is probably my favorite of man man's. its so eloquent and sad. i just saw them live, too. amazing show. made me love them even more than i already did.
is the one of the most personal, evocative, beautiful songs ive ever heard. i saw them live and thought it was one of the most incredible shows ive seen. then i got this cd, and i heard this song, and i was astounded that a band thats so crazy and strange could put out something this incredible.
"When anything that's anything becomes nothing that's everything and nothing is the only thing you ever seem to have"
I couldn't have said it better myself.
does anyone know where i can find a transcription of this for guitar? I love this song, and i've tried to figure it out myself, but sadly i'm not that good.
what is the wall? that is the one thing that bothers the hell out of me. I understand the meaning of the song. BUT WHAT DOES THE 'WALL' BEING 'BURNT DOWN' MEAN?? It's a great visual-emotional metaphor, but what is the wall? what is it between? what does it signify? help!
Also, does anyone now the piano chords used in the song? I wanna learn how to play it