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Modern Art
Black Lips Lyrics
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Seeing the unknown
Well it might have been a molly
'Cause my mind's being blown
Take the escalator to the next floor
Such a strong sedater, now I can't find the door
You turn around and you don't know where you've been
You look up at the glass dome and the room beings to spin
Let's go out and find the ocean 'cause I think we need a swim
Turn around, start it over, let's begin
Like the minis at the Louvre
Spinning down the aisle
And the paintings of the Louvre
Now I'm feeling very smart
Like a 3-D picture, stereo's gone
It's a total light picture, kaleidoscope
You turn around and you don't know where you've been
You look up at the glass dome and the room beings to spin
Let's go out and find the ocean 'cause I think we need a swim
Turn around, start it over, let's begin
And the k-hole at the Dalí
Seeing the unknown
Well it might have been a molly
'Cause my mind's being blown
You turn around and you don't know where you've been
You look up at the glass dome and the room beings to spin
Let's go out and find the ocean 'cause I think we need a swim
Turn around, start it over, let's begin
The Black Lips' song Modern Art is a psychedelic journey through an experience that is both disorienting and exhilarating. The lyrics describe a trip to an art exhibit where the singer and their companion become lost and disoriented, spinning in a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds. The reference to a K-hole at the Dalí suggests that the experience may be drug-induced, possibly by taking molly. The lyrics contain a trippy imagery and a sense of dislocation, the feeling of being adrift in an unfamiliar space with one's mind in a state of flux.
The lyrics also allude to the thrill of transcending ordinary reality and experiencing something transcendent. The reference to feeling very smart after looking at the paintings in the Louvre, suggests that the experience is one of heightened perception and inspired creativity. The overall message is one of surrendering to the unknown, letting go of one's fears and insecurities, and embracing the unexpected.
Line by Line Meaning
K-hole at the Dalí
Taking too many drugs at the Dalí museum and experiencing a dissociative state
Seeing the unknown
Experiencing unfamiliar and surreal hallucinations
Well it might have been a molly
Speculating that the drug taken was MDMA or ecstasy
'Cause my mind's being blown
Feeling overwhelmed by intense and mind-altering sensations
Take the escalator to the next floor
Moving up or progressing to a new level or state
Such a strong sedater, now I can't find the door
Feeling heavily sedated and disoriented, unable to navigate or function normally
You turn around and you don't know where you've been
Feeling lost and confused, unsure of one's location or surroundings
You look up at the glass dome and the room beings to spin
Experiencing vertigo or dizziness, possibly due to the disorienting effects of drugs
Let's go out and find the ocean 'cause I think we need a swim
Suggesting a desire for a change of environment and immersion into nature
Turn around, start it over, let's begin
Proposing a fresh start or new beginning after a disorienting experience
Like the minis at the Louvre
Appreciating the artistic beauty and cultural significance of the collection at the Louvre museum
Spinning down the aisle
Moving through the museum in a disorienting or spinning manner, possibly from the effects of drugs
And the paintings of the Louvre
Admiring the impressive art collection at the Louvre museum
Now I'm feeling very smart
Experiencing a sense of intellectual superiority or enlightenment
Like a 3-D picture, stereo's gone
Perceiving reality in a new, enhanced way that is beyond the normal human sensory experience
It's a total light picture, kaleidoscope
Experiencing a complex and constantly changing visual display
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cole Alexander, Ian St. Pe Brown, Jared Swilley, Joseph Bradley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Satan's son bob
This may not be 100% K-hole at the Dalí
Seeing the unknown
Well it might have been a molly
'Cause my mind's being blown
Take the escalator to the next floor
Such a strong sedater, now I can't find the door
You turn around and you don't know where you've been
You look up at the glass dome and the room beings to spin
Let's go out and find the ocean 'cause I think we need a swim
Turn around, start it over, let's begin
Like the minis at the Louvre
Spinning down the aisle
And the paintings of the Louvre
Now I'm feeling very smart
Like a 3-D picture, stereo's gone
It's a total light picture, kaleidoscope
You turn around and you don't know where you've been
You look up at the glass dome and the room beings to spin
Let's go out and find the ocean 'cause I think we need a swim
Turn around, start it over, let's begin
And the k-hole at the Dalí
Seeing the unknown
Well it might have been a molly
'Cause my mind's being blown
You turn around and you don't know where you've been
You look up at the glass dome and the room beings to spin
Let's go out and find the ocean 'cause I think we need a swim
Turn around, start it over, let's begin
Christy Anseth
Best song to listen too before you get off work on a Friday!! Get you hyped!
Satan's son bob
This may not be 100% K-hole at the Dalí
Seeing the unknown
Well it might have been a molly
'Cause my mind's being blown
Take the escalator to the next floor
Such a strong sedater, now I can't find the door
You turn around and you don't know where you've been
You look up at the glass dome and the room beings to spin
Let's go out and find the ocean 'cause I think we need a swim
Turn around, start it over, let's begin
Like the minis at the Louvre
Spinning down the aisle
And the paintings of the Louvre
Now I'm feeling very smart
Like a 3-D picture, stereo's gone
It's a total light picture, kaleidoscope
You turn around and you don't know where you've been
You look up at the glass dome and the room beings to spin
Let's go out and find the ocean 'cause I think we need a swim
Turn around, start it over, let's begin
And the k-hole at the Dalí
Seeing the unknown
Well it might have been a molly
'Cause my mind's being blown
You turn around and you don't know where you've been
You look up at the glass dome and the room beings to spin
Let's go out and find the ocean 'cause I think we need a swim
Turn around, start it over, let's begin
clubfootcameltoe
It's not easy to drive responsibly if this song is playing in your car.
Bob Warren
For some unknown reason, I feel an overwhelming desire to drive a red Dodge Challenger whenever this song plays...
clubfootcameltoe
I have a difficult time driving responsibly when this song is playing.
David McCarthy
100% agree
c o o l v i b r a t i o n s
you've clearly not heard about eurobeat lmao
Martina B.
Just like James T. Kirk, apparently 😅
Diamond2210
@Martina B. Looks like we both came here from strange new worlds
Martina B.
@Diamond2210 I've actually known Black Lips for years, I love them and to hear them on Trek was just *chef's kiss*.