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Simpatico
Admiral Twin Lyrics
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So life's not very good?
But it's real
So please just let me know
If you're ready to go
If it's real
Hello kid Cobain
'cause it's real
So please just let me know
If you're ready to go
If it's real
If it's tragic
You're feeling low
You're dying to leave the show
A word before you go...
Now turn around
And waltz away
And dream of something else
Now turn around
Your point of view
And look inside
A new kaleidoscope
Dream the calliope
End the anxiety
Then when you get there
You will be somewhere
Diane Linkletter
Do you feel better?
'cause it's real
So please just let me know
What you're wanting to say
Is it real?
Marilyn Monroe
Is it to be free?
Robert E. Howard
Is it hard to be?
Now turn around
And waltz away
And dream of something else
Now turn around
Your point of view
And look inside
A new kaleidoscope
Now turn around
Now turn around
And waltz away
And dream of something else
Now turn around
Your point of view
And look inside
A new kaleidoscope
Dream the calliope
End the anxiety
Then when you get there
You will be somewhere
The lyrics of Admiral Twin's song "Simpatico" touch on themes of pain, loss, and escape. The song is made up of a series of questions addressed to notable figures like Wallace Wood, Kurt Cobain, Diane Linkletter, and Marilyn Monroe. The song seems to be a reflection on the struggles and complexities of life, as embodied by these public figures who all experienced their own personal demons. The repeated refrain of "if it's real" suggests that the singer is looking for something authentic and genuine amidst the chaos of daily existence.
In the second half of the song, the lyrics take on a more hopeful tone, urging the listener to "turn around" and "look inside" to find a new perspective. The imagery of a "new kaleidoscope" and "dreaming the calliope" evoke a sense of wonder and possibility, hinting at the transformative power of imagination. The song ends with the repeated line "then when you get there, you will be somewhere," suggesting that the journey of self-discovery and inner exploration can be both difficult and rewarding.
Overall, "Simpatico" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that offers both a critique of modern society and a call to embrace the beauty and strangeness of life. The song encourages the listener to find their own way through the darkness, pointing towards a brighter and more hopeful future.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Wallace Wood
Addressing a person who doesn't seem to be doing well
So life's not very good?
Asking if the person is struggling with life
But it's real
Acknowledging that life can be difficult but it is still valid and worth living
So please just let me know
Asking if the person is ready to move on from their struggles
If you're ready to go
Asking if the person is ready to move on from their current state
If it's real
Asking if their desire to leave is based on a real problem
Hello kid Cobain
Addressing Kurt Cobain, a musician who struggled with depression and addiction
I can feel the pain
Empathizing with the struggles of Kurt Cobain
'cause it's real
Recognizing that the pain Kurt Cobain felt was not imaginary
If it's tragic
Acknowledging that some situations can be very difficult
You're feeling low
Describing the emotional state of someone in a difficult situation
You're dying to leave the show
Expressing the desire to exit the current situation
A word before you go...
Offering advice or support before the person takes action
Diane Linkletter
Addressing Diane Linkletter, a woman who committed suicide on live television in the 60s
Do you feel better?
Asking if the person has found a way to cope with their struggles
'Cause it's real
Reinforcing that the struggles they faced were not insignificant
So please just let me know
Asking for an update on how the person is coping
What you're wanting to say
Asking for an honest expression of their thoughts and feelings
Is it real?
Asking if their thoughts and feelings are based on real experiences
Marilyn Monroe
Referencing the tragic life of Marilyn Monroe, who struggled with mental illness and addiction
Is it to be free?
Asking if the person's desire to leave is about finding freedom from their struggles
Robert E. Howard
Referencing the author who created the character Conan the Barbarian and who struggled with depression and mental illness
Is it hard to be?
Asking if the person's struggle is a difficult one
Now turn around
Suggesting that the person should try to change their perspective or thoughts to better cope with their situation
And waltz away
Encouraging the person to move on from their current struggles
And dream of something else
Suggesting that the person should try to imagine a better future
Your point of view
Suggesting that the person should consider a new perspective on their struggles
And look inside
Suggesting that the person should examine their own thoughts or emotions to find a solution
A new kaleidoscope
Encouraging the person to try seeing the world in a different way
Dream the calliope
Encouraging the person to envision something more joyful or whimsical
End the anxiety
Encouraging the person to find a way to diminish their anxiety
Then when you get there
Suggesting that there is a better state to strive for
You will be somewhere
Encouraging the person to keep moving forward into a better place
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