The lyrics of Flying Lotus's "Nose Art" represent the story of Dorothy Gale, who talks about a place she has been to but nobody believes exists. The reference to Dorothy Gale is from the novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. Dorothy Gale is the main protagonist of the novel, and she is swept away from her home in Kansas to the magical Land of Oz by a tornado. The Land of Oz is a fantastical place with witches, flying monkeys, and talking creatures. Even though Dorothy has experienced this magical land, nobody believes her because it seems too hard to believe.

The lyrics convey the frustration that Dorothy feels when nobody believes her. She cannot sleep, probably because of the stress of trying to make others understand and believe her story. The use of the character of Dorothy to convey this message is a metaphor for people who experience something extraordinary that is beyond the realm of conventional reality, but nobody believes them. It is a commentary on the power of belief and the difficulty of convincing others of something that is beyond their understanding.

Overall, "Nose Art" is a cleverly crafted song that uses the character of Dorothy Gale to express the frustration of not being believed. It is an allegory for the human experience of trying to make others understand and accept our ideas and experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Dorothy Gale:
The character Dorothy Gale is speaking

(Why did they bring you here Dorothy?)
Another character is speaking to Dorothy, questioning why she has been brought to a certain place

Because I cannot sleep
Dorothy explains her reason for being in a certain place, stating that she cannot sleep

And I talk about a place I've been to, but nobody believes exists
Dorothy tells the other character that she talks about a specific place that she has been to, but no one believes that the place truly exists

Contributed by Emma D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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