Can You See Me
Adam Green Lyrics

In a town, in a city, in an eyeball, on a rock
The setting of the song is not specific but encompasses a wide range of possibilities, from a small town to a big city, to even something as abstract as being inside someone's eyeball while perched on a rock.

In a fence where a goat was alone by himself
The visual image presented in this line is that of a goat stranded and isolated within a fence, highlighting the theme of loneliness that permeates throughout the song.

There was a boy Who was there
This line seems to serve as a transition into a new section of the song, introducing the idea of a character who is present in the narrative.

A boy who built a snowman out of himself
The imaginative image of a boy creating a snowman out of his own body hints at the notion of transformation and reinvention--themes that are touched upon later in the song.

I've been popping out of closets in robin hood suits
The character being spoken from is claiming to have a playful and devilish streak, manifesting in the desire to surprise people by dressing in costumes such as Robin Hood.

I've been spotted in pictures with Navy recruits
This line continues the idea of the singer's adventurous spirit, suggesting that they have associated themselves with people from all walks of life, including naval soldiers.

Look at your costume you know that it's true
The singer is reminding the listener that they too have the potential to be someone else, even if it's only through the guise of a costume.

Any one could pop in as you
Building off the previous line, the artist is emphasizing the idea that anyone has the ability to be anyone else, that we are all capable of reinventing ourselves.

Try to untie your lips but they were double knotted
This line evokes the feeling of frustration at attempting to communicate with someone who is unresponsive or uninterested in opening up about their inner thoughts or emotions.

I tried to break into you brain but all the entrances were rotted
Continuing with the theme of failed communication, this line paints the picture of a mind that is closed off and inaccessible, perhaps marred by past experiences or trauma.

If the moon had minute hands it would have meant a lot
This line seems to be an ode to the importance of time and the significance of every second, suggesting that if even the moon had the ability to keep track of time down to the minute, it would signify the great importance of every passing moment.

But God would have made the moon as a clock.
The artist is acknowledging the fact that time is not measured by the minute hands of the moon, but is rather an intangible construct that we use to organize and make sense of our lives.

Bye bye bye to the crazy ones
This short, repetitive line seems to allude to the idea of letting go of the past and saying goodbye to the frenetic, irrational aspects of ourselves that no longer serve us.

Look, look, look at me doing this
This refrain line serves as a reminder of the importance of noticing what other people are doing and creating, and to curiously take in the world around us.

Bye bye bye to the crazy ones
Another instance of the refrain seems to drive in the message of releasing the parts of ourselves that no longer serve us.

Look, look, look at me doing that
Again, this repetition of the refrain emphasizes the importance of engaging with the world around us, of constantly taking in new experiences and perspectives.

Bye bye bye to the crazy ones
The final repetition of the refrain has the effect of driving the point home, reiterating the idea of shedding unhelpful or limiting aspects of oneself.

But if everybody was the best
This line seems to be a hypothetical that asks the listener to imagine a world where everyone was already perfect and there was no room to improve. The consequence would be the loss of the 'rest,' the parts of ourselves that are messy, flawed, and evolving.

There would be so few of the rest
Building off the previous line, this phrase hints at the importance of imperfection and evolution, suggesting that if everyone was already the best, there would be few people left who were still developing and learning.

Oh the places where you've never been
This line seems to be an appeal to the listener's sense of adventure, encouraging them to seek out the wide variety of life experiences that are still unexplored or unknown.

Oh the world was just a baby then
This line seems to be a nod to the vast amount of knowledge and understanding that is still waiting to be discovered about the world and our place in it.

A million ways you learn to cry
This phrase is somewhat cryptic, but it could be interpreted as a reminder of the multitude of struggles and hardships that are woven into the human experience, and the corresponding emotions that come with them.

When the boy's little waves pass you by
This line seems to be a metaphorical image of the inevitability of change, and how it can sometimes feel like we are being swept up in a wave that we have no control over.

Oh never to be there again
This line is tinged with sadness, evoking the feeling of nostalgia and the desire to return to a time or place that has already passed by.

Oh the children where so old-fashioned then
This line seems to be a commentary on the fast pace of change, and how things that were once considered cutting edge or innovative can quickly become outdated and old-fashioned.

Coffins decked out on the street
This phrase presents a stark image of death and decay, introducing a darker, more morbid theme into the song.

Who's the stranger with the purple feet
The mention of a character with purple feet seems to be a random nonsensical detail, but it could be interpreted as a nod to the randomness and unpredictability of life and the events that can occur.

Don't I remember him from somewhere
This line seems to suggest the possibility of reincarnation or the repetition of life cycles, hinting at the cyclical nature of existence.

Before his feet lost his hair
This line seems to be a whimsical detail meant to impart a sense of playfulness or humor to the song.

But if everyone is coffin-bound
This phrase is another expression of the theme of death and decay, this time emphasizing the idea that death is an inevitable fate that we all share.

Then I'm so scared of being not around
This line is a confessional admission of fear, specifically fear of being forgotten or left behind after death.

I'm so scared to never make a sound
The fear of being silenced or unheard after death is another deeply human fear that is touched upon here.

I'm so scared of being underground
The image of being buried underground could be interpreted both literally and metaphorically, serving as a reminder of the fear of being forgotten or lost to time.

Can you see me
This final line could be interpreted in a variety of ways, but it seems to be a plea for connection and recognition, asking the listener to see the artist and to acknowledge their existence.