I can't really help with those first two lines -- I've tried, but I just can't wrap my mind around the metaphor. That's probably why those two lines bug me so much! I agree that this is a great song, though. My favorite part: "I guess it's been a good year, for roses and aggressions, for flowers and freeways. I guess I'll put a smile on, or get a new girlfriend, ya put a new hat on." Now that I get. All too well.
I can't really help with those first two lines -- I've tried, but I just can't wrap my mind around the metaphor. That's probably why those two lines bug me so much! I agree that this is a great song, though. My favorite part: "I guess it's been a good year, for roses and aggressions, for flowers and freeways. I guess I'll put a smile on, or get a new girlfriend, ya put a new hat on." Now that I get. All too well.