Crank
Catherine Wheel Lyrics
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Running circles round my brain when I'm left smiling
I love to steal this living steam
My head in someone's dream
I'm tired of sleeping
Call me crank, my idea
Crank, so super
Crank, my conscience clear
I build my canopy of steel
It fulfills my sense of real
A chrome protection
Call me crank, my idea
Crank, so super
Crank, my conscience clear
It's clear
In this small partition, like a prison
Explode time bomb
If you know where I come from
You call me crank, my idea
Crank, so super
Crank, my conscience clear
Please call me crank, it's what I need
Crank, my mind in seed
Crank, my dream complete
Lay down, lay down, lay down
In Catherine Wheel's song "Crank," the lyrics express a deep longing for individuality and a desire to break free from societal norms. The first verse talks about the singer's love for "superstitious games" and running circles around their brain, which shows a hint of obsession and perhaps an escape from reality. The second line suggests that even when they are happy, their mind is still in motion, hinting at a restlessness within the singer.
The second verse is a bit more cryptic, but it seems to be about the singer's desire to live on the edge and take risks. "Stealing this living steam" could suggest taking advantage of life and living it to the fullest, even if it means living in someone else's dream. The line "I'm tired of sleeping" could mean that the singer is tired of living a mundane and uneventful life, and wants to experience more.
The chorus repeats "call me crank" multiple times, suggesting that the singer embraces their eccentricity and doesn't mind being seen as unusual. The lines "my idea, so super" and "my conscience clear" imply that the singer is confident in their beliefs and actions. The final line of the chorus, "it's what I need," confirms that the singer needs to be seen as different and outside of the norm.
The final verse gets a bit darker, with the lyrics "in this small partition, like a prison, explode time bomb." It could suggest that the singer feels trapped in their current life and that they are ready to break free. The repetition of "call me crank" reinforces the idea that the singer embraces their differences, even if it makes others uncomfortable. The final line "lay down, lay down, lay down" could suggest a need for rest or that the singer is ready to let go of their restlessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Love my superstitious games
I enjoy indulging in my irrational beliefs and practices
Running circles round my brain when I'm left smiling
My superstitious games occupy my mind when I'm feeling content
I love to steal this living steam
I enjoy taking advantage of my vibrant life force
My head in someone's dream
I feel like I'm living someone else's life
I'm tired of sleeping
I'm tired of being passive and unengaged with life
Call me crank, my idea
Refer to me as eccentric for my thoughts
Crank, so super
Being different is great
Crank, my conscience clear
My conscience is free from societal constraints
I build my canopy of steel
I build a tough exterior that shields me from harm
It fulfills my sense of real
This armor makes me feel secure and tangible
A chrome protection
My protection is strong and reflects the light
In this small partition, like a prison
I feel trapped in a confined space
Explode time bomb
I'm a ticking time bomb of unpredictable behavior
If you know where I come from
If you understood my experience and perspective
Please call me crank, it's what I need
I crave recognition and acceptance of my uniqueness
Crank, my mind in seed
My ideas are always growing and evolving
Crank, my dream complete
My unconventional dream of being different is achieved
Lay down, lay down, lay down
Relax and surrender to your subconscious thoughts
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: BRIAN FUTTER, ROBERT DICKINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jasonpeters9716
@@buzzedaldrin6317 Dude I knew Catherine Wheel prob b4 u.
Guess what? I was also a jock.
I played fball/,basketball and baseball.
In early-mid 90s,?
At my High School in Suburban Kansas City.
WE ALL GOT ALONG.
Even the hipsters weren't pretentious in mid 90s.
Yes, I the ONE U HATE. Popular, played sports, had best taste in music in entire school.
Pearl Jam? They would be you're fav band if they only sold 10,000 albums instead 10mill albums.
Idc if a band sells 20 albums or 20nill albums.
If a band rocks? They RAWK!
@maxdelossantos5533
My dad was 21 when this song came out when he was in the military he loved playing this song before he passed away 13 years ago I miss you dad
@ryans4c7777
I hear u
@QBS37
I lost my soul almost 20 years ago. Just starting to finally build it back. This music is bittersweet for the time I lost but yet I'm still here.
@shem269
Don't know your specific situation but I feel like I'm building my soul back too. For me it's been about 15 years. Personally I anticipate mine being a very painful process and I hope everything works out ok.
@babyjesuslovesme1219
🙏
@Mr.McBigMacFatty
How is this not at a million views 🙆🏾♂️
@vinylforbreakfast3596
i am on my third day of listening to nothing but this song and as loud as humanly possible without splitting my skull, my mom died 2 weeks ago and this song is pretty cathartic. Listen loud people and thank God for music this good.
@Jean_Simmons
Peaceful journey to your mom
@thomascray
Hell yeah!
@katygermain6102
i am so sorry for your loss😢❤ this song is super Cathartic i do same when tragedy strikes with this song and Heal. i know this was posted while ago but still sending you love for what happened. ❤hope shes rocking out in another dimension to this song too thinking of you❤