Music Box
The Cooper Temple Clause Lyrics

This is my music box
The singer introduces his music box, possibly symbolic of his creative work or inner self.

And this is my home
The music box is where the singer's heart is.

Come in take a look if you like
The singer invites the listener to explore his world.

Just you on your own
The artist desires to share his music box only with a trusted friend.

But don't make you mind up
The artist wants to reveal more before the listener decides what he thinks.

'Cause it's not done yet
The music box is a work in progress.

Yeah this is my music box
The singer repeats the introduction, emphasizing its importance to him.

In a state of regret
The artist feels remorseful about something related to the music box.

'Cause you drag me down
The artist blames someone for holding him back.

But I've had a plague of late
The artist has been struggling with something recently.

A niggle of doubt
The singer's uncertainty is nagging at him.

Yeah I've had questions of conscience
The artist is grappling with moral issues.

Of what this is about
The singer is unsure of the purpose or meaning of the music box.

Can anyone heard me these days
The singer wonders if anyone is listening to him anymore.

Did I lose my tongue
The singer feels like he may have lost the ability to communicate effectively.

Did I lose the battle sweet stuff?
The artist may have lost a personal battle or competition.

'Cause I am a private man
The artist values his privacy.

Or am I a whore
The singer questions whether he has sold out his artistic integrity or personal values.

We'll settle the bill first then
The singer wants to resolve any outstanding issues or debts before moving forward.

Well we'll settle the score
The artist seeks justice for perceived wrongs.

Yeah this is my music box
The artist repeats the refrain again, underscoring its importance.

My pride and my joy
The music box is a source of both satisfaction and pleasure for the artist.

Come in take a seat look around
The listener is invited to explore the music box and its contents.

Say hi to the boys
Others who have contributed to the project or supported the artist are acknowledged.

Yeah this is my music box
The singer once again stresses the music box's importance.

And this is my home
The music box represents the singer's emotional center.

Yeah this is my sanctuary
The music box is where the singer feels safe and protected.

Now leave me alone
The artist wants to be left with his own thoughts and feelings.

'Cause you drag me down
The refrain underscores the artist's sense of being held back by someone or something.