Straight No Chaser
Bush Lyrics
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Always be there face I live with
Abscess memory with broken fingers
All the fallen down angels raw pain distress
It's all
In the way we know that we could have it all
Some
Satellites of pain can't always be ignored
War on all sides
War on all sides
Drink life as it comes straight no chaser
Life as it comes straight no chaser
Climb inside you away from strangers
Building a system of alleys and motorways
It's all
In the way we know
We could have it all
Some
Satellites of pain can't always be ignored
It's all in the face of what we thought we knew before
War on all sides
War on all sides
War on all sides
Keep on driving hair left morning wet
There's nothing like losing you
There's nothing like losing you
There's nothing like losing you
There's nothing like losing you
The lyrics of Bush's song "Straight No Chaser" touch on themes of memory, pain, and loss, as well as the idea of living in the moment and embracing life as it comes. The first verse speaks of a "face" that the singer "lives with," perhaps referencing a memory or a person who has left an indelible mark on their life. The image of an "abscess memory with broken fingers" suggests a painful past that continues to linger and cause distress, while the "fallen down angels" imply a sense of loss or abandonment. Despite these difficult themes, there is still a sense of hope and possibility in the chorus, as the singer encourages us to "drink life as it comes straight no chaser" - meaning to take it in without diluting it or shying away from its rawness.
The second verse continues the idea of building a life in the face of difficulty, with the singer describing a "system of alleys and motorways" that they have created for themselves as a means of navigating through the world. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that, no matter what obstacles we face, there is always the potential for growth and fulfillment. The final lines of the song are particularly poignant, as the singer reflects on the pain of losing someone dear to them. Ultimately, the message of the song seems to be that, while life can be hard and filled with challenges, we should still try to embrace it fully and appreciate the moments we have with the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Always be there face I live with
I constantly see this person's face, and they will always be a part of my life
Abscess memory with broken fingers
This painful memory is like an infected wound that I can't stop picking at, making it worse
All the fallen down angels raw pain distress
The people who were once pure and good have fallen from grace, causing me great emotional pain
It's all
Everything boils down to this
In the way we know that we could have it all
We understand that we have the ability to accomplish great things
Some
But sometimes
Satellites of pain can't always be ignored
The sources of our pain are often outside of our control and cannot be disregarded
War on all sides
We are surrounded by conflict and struggle
Drink life as it comes straight no chaser
We should take life as it is, without any embellishment or artificiality
Climb inside you away from strangers
We should get to know ourselves better and avoid the unknown dangers of others
Building a system of alleys and motorways
We are creating a complex network of paths and methods for navigating through life
It's all in the face of what we thought we knew before
We must confront the reality that our previous assumptions and knowledge may be flawed
Keep on driving hair left morning wet
We should keep moving forward, despite the difficulties that come with it
There's nothing like losing you
Losing someone important to us is a unique and terrible experience
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Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE
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