And the whole county bloody
When the sheriff burns my body
B O D Y body
And the whole county bloody The Men – Pearly Gates
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The narrator has no delusions about his murderous urges; he knows that once he flies off the handle, there’s no way he’s coming out alive. He also knows that once he starts, it’ll be no small endeavor…he’s out to paint the town red.
You'd be down for a spell, blood out on a new bed Speedy Ortiz – American Horror
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This line implies that the ex was depressed about their split for a short amount of time (a “spell”) before ultimately returning back to his lascivious ways. A rebound girl in a new bed was all he needed to cure his ailment.
It’s like they say…
After your home stretch? Speedy Ortiz – American Horror
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The word “stretch” is used twice here in two different instances:
The “home stretch” refers to the end of their relationship, which Dupuis' ex treated like a victory lap. He figured that since their bond was already crumbling, it wouldn’t hurt if he continued his cheating towards the end.
The “stretcher” is the low following the high. After numerous promiscuous encounters that originally excited him, the ex is now realizing what he lost and the “bees” have incapacitated him.
Full of bees, found you in the glue and began their stinging Speedy Ortiz – American Horror
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Vocalist Sadie Dupuis debases her ex-lover, portraying him as a helpless insect caught in his own web of lies. The bees most likely represent Dupuis herself, who is lashing out at him after discovering his infidelities. Alternatively, the bees could represent his own regret and self-punishment.
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Kinsella’s childlike qualities and tendencies have been known to concern his friends at times. He uses the chocolate as a symbol of this youthful attitude.
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At 39 years of age, vocalist Tim Kinsella is just now beginning to realize his age. Kinsella has been living a musicians' dream since he was a teen, having played in the seminal emo bands like Cap'n Jazz and Joan of Arc, penning essays and poems in his spare time.
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Annie Clark mocks those who think their television is a window into the real world. Amidst all the affected personalities, media bias, and covered-up information, it’s virtually impossible to get the big picture from sitting in front of the TV all day.
This line shares a common theme with the song I Should Watch TV from St. Vincent’s collaboration album with David Byrne, Love This Giant.
I used to think that I should watch TV
I used to think that it was good for me
Wanted to know what folks were thinking
To understand the land I live in
And I would lose myself
And it would set me free
Mio sole tu sei qui con me
Con me, con me, con me Vampire Weekend (Ft. Andrea Bocelli) – Time To Say Goodbye (Con te Partiro)
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You, my moon, are here with me
my sun, you are here with me
With me, with me, with me
Comparing someone or something special to the moon or Sun is an age-old trope. The best known example is probably “You Are My Sunshine”:
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey…
His lover is as important to him as the sun and the moon are to the world – very important!
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