Anchorage
Surfer Blood Lyrics
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Now I hear you're hanging out, with electric guitars no doubt
I don't care for anyone
You probably got a lot of fun
You got your own thing going on, in places you don't belong
Could have been mine at the right time
And it seems like, we were all right
Meet me in anchorage, that's where the action is
There's no nectar there for bees
Only flesh so wolves can feed
Alaskan wilderness, all things slide away?
First light at 3am, I can smell the parsley stems
Some people can't relate, and others have a lot to learn
I don't want to spin my wheels
I don't want to let my stomach squirm
If it feels right, at the right time we'll work it out
We'll be alright, I know it oh
Oh oh
You've got a reputation, you know how to unwind
And you got a reputation for knowing how to read your mind
I don't want to spin my wheels
I don't want to let it all hangout
I just want volcanoes to erupt and thaw me out
The song "Anchorage" by Surfer Blood deals with themes of regret, missed opportunities, and a desire for escape. The singer expresses frustration with their lack of forward momentum in life. They do not want to waste time spinning their wheels, but they are envious of others who seem to be living life to the fullest. The line "You probably got a lot of fun" seems to underscore a sense of jealousy or longing.
The chorus, "Meet me in Anchorage, that's where the action is," suggests a desire for a change of scenery and a new start. The singer recognizes that there is little for them in their current situation, encapsulated by the line "There's no nectar there for bees, only flesh so wolves can feed." The idea of wolves is continued in the line "Alaskan wilderness, all things slide away?", which suggests a place where one can escape from the pressures and problems of everyday life.
The song also makes reference to the importance of timing and missed opportunities. The line "Could have been mine at the right time, and it seems like, we were all right" suggests that there was a moment in the past where things could have turned out differently. However, the singer now looks towards the future, hoping for a chance to "work it out" and "be alright."
Overall, "Anchorage" is a song that seems to capture a sense of frustration and longing for something more. The singer recognizes the limitations of their current situation and desires a change, whether that be through physical escape or a change in attitude and outlook on life.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to spin my wheels, I don't got no wheels to spin
I don't want to waste my time on something that does not matter since I don't have an opportunity to do it anyway.
Now I hear you're hanging out, with electric guitars no doubt
I heard you are spending time with a group of musicians with electric guitars and I am aware of it.
I don't care for anyone
I don't have any concern for anyone.
You probably got a lot of fun
You are likely having a lot of fun.
You got your own thing going on, in places you don't belong
You have your own way of life in locations that are not meant for you.
Could have been mine at the right time
It could have been mine at the appropriate moment.
And it seems like, we were all right
It appears that everything was alright between us.
Meet me in anchorage, that's where the action is
Come meet me in Anchorage, Alaska, where all the exciting things are happening.
There's no nectar there for bees
There is no pleasant or beneficial offer available for anyone.
Only flesh so wolves can feed
Only things that attract predators.
Alaskan wilderness, all things slide away?
Can all things be forgotten in the wilderness of Alaska?
First light at 3am, I can smell the parsley stems
It is summer and the first light of the day appears at three in the morning. I can detect the lovely scent of parsley stems.
Some people can't relate, and others have a lot to learn
There are some people who do not have the ability to empathize, and there are others who have a lot to learn.
If it feels right, at the right time we'll work it out
If it appears to be the right thing to do, we will figure it out at the appropriate moment.
We'll be alright, I know it oh
We will be okay, I am sure of it.
You've got a reputation, you know how to unwind
You have a reputation for knowing how to relax and let loose.
And you got a reputation for knowing how to read your mind
You are also known for your ability to understand and anticipate what others are thinking.
I don't want to let it all hangout
I do not want to reveal all my thoughts or emotions.
I just want volcanoes to erupt and thaw me out
I want dramatic events (like volcanic eruptions) to occur and help me overcome the frozen feelings I have inside.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN PAUL PITTS, THOMAS FEKETE, THOMAS JOHN FEKETE, TYLER SCHWARZ, TYLER JERRY SCHWARZ
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