PICASSO
1990nowhere Lyrics
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A fresh coat of paint's just fine
Carpet on the floorboard
The tiling on the roof will shine
Different colors in my room
I paint them all and think of you
Different colors in my head
Save yourself for something better
I get anxious, are you lonely too?
Staring out the upstairs window
I wish I was with you
I wish I was with you too
Maybe I could fix us
A fresh coat of paint's just fine
Carpet on the floorboard
The tiling on the roof will shine
Maybe I could fix us
A fresh coat of paint's just fine
Carpet on the floorboard
The tiling on the roof will shine
Nothing's right my world's gone wrong
Therе's a leak and the curtain is gone
It's all stainеd beyond repair
Can't replace something that wasn't there
In my head
We're not selling the copper in my head
We just dance to Cyndi Lauper in my head
I paint a better picture
We'll figure out the rest
We'll figure out the rest
Maybe I could fix us
A fresh coat of paint's just fine
Carpet on the floorboard
The tiling on the roof will shine
Maybe I could fix us
A fresh coat of paint's just fine
Carpet on the floorboard
The tiling on the roof will shine
Bury me in this shed
Under this house I'm dead
Screaming of constructive construction
But my lungs are filled with lead
Bury me in this shed
Under this house I'm dead
Screaming of constructive construction
But my lungs are filled with lead
Maybe I could fix us
A fresh coat of paint's just fine
Carpet on the floorboard
The tiling on the roof will shine
Maybe I could fix us
A fresh coat of paint's just fine
Carpet on the floorboard
The tiling on the roof will shine
In “Picasso” by 1990nowhere, the lyrics tell a story of a person who is facing struggles in their relationship and wishes to fix things by making improvements to their physical surroundings. The singer describes painting different colors in their room while thinking of their partner and fantasizing about being with them instead of being alone. The repetition of the line “Maybe I could fix us” emphasizes the desire to make things right and provide a fresh start. However, the lyrics also highlight the contrast between the physical changes the singer could make and the underlying emotional issues in the relationship – “Nothing’s right my world’s gone wrong, There’s a leak and the curtain is gone, It’s all stained beyond repair”. The singer acknowledges that certain things can’t be fixed or replaced, and that true change requires more than a fresh coat of paint.
The song also touches on the idea of fantasy and escapism, as the singer retreats to their own imagination to paint a better picture and “figure out the rest”. The lines “We’re not selling the copper in my head, We just dance to Cyndi Lauper in my head” suggest a desire to disconnect from reality and create a new world within their own thoughts. The repeated bridge “Bury me in this shed, Under this house I’m dead, Screaming of constructive construction, But my lungs are filled with lead” adds to this theme, as the singer feels trapped and weighed down by their own thoughts even when trying to create something new. In the end, the song captures the struggle of trying to fix a relationship while also wrestling with one’s own internal demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I could fix us
The singer believes that perhaps they could repair the relationship.
A fresh coat of paint's just fine
A simple solution to the problem would be enough.
Carpet on the floorboard
Even the smallest detail can make a difference.
The tiling on the roof will shine
Every detail counts, no matter how small.
Different colors in my room
The artist is thinking about different possibilities for their life.
I paint them all and think of you
The singer is thinking about their relationship while considering their options.
Different colors in my head
The singer is imagining a different world.
I wish I was with you instead
The artist longs to be with their partner.
Save yourself for something better
The artist is feeling anxiety about their relationship and wondering if their partner is also struggling.
I get anxious, are you lonely too?
The artist is worried about their partner's mental state.
Staring out the upstairs window
The singer is lost in thought, imagining a different life.
I wish I was with you
The artist wishes to be with their partner.
I wish I was with you too
The singer believes that their partner also shares their feelings.
Nothing's right my world's gone wrong
The singer is feeling emotional distress and disillusionment with their life.
There's a leak and the curtain is gone
Everything seems to be falling apart around the singer.
It's all stained beyond repair
The artist sees their life as irreparable.
Can't replace something that wasn't there
The relationship was never strong to begin with, so it cannot be fixed.
In my head
The singer is lost in thought, imagining an ideal life.
We're not selling the copper in my head
The singer values their imagination and creativity.
We just dance to Cyndi Lauper in my head
The artist seeks an escape from their reality through music and imagination.
I paint a better picture
The artist imagines a different, more ideal life.
We'll figure out the rest
The artist believes that they can find a solution to their problems.
Bury me in this shed
The singer is expressing a desire to escape their current reality.
Under this house I'm dead
The artist is feeling trapped and suffocated by their current circumstances.
Screaming of constructive construction
The singer is expressing frustration with their inability to fix their problems.
But my lungs are filled with lead
The singer feels weighed down and unable to move forward.
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