Night Light
Aesop Rock Lyrics

Night Light suckas..
Introducing the theme and title of the song, which is about the experiences of the night and how it contrasts with the day.

Put one up shackle me, not clean logic procreation
Feeling trapped and constrained by rules and expectations, which stifles creativity and innovation.

I did invent the wheel, in a previous generation
Feeling unappreciated and unrecognized for past achievements and contributions.

While the triple sixers lassos keep angels roped in the basement
Feeling oppressed and held back by those in power, who control others for their own benefit.

I locate my old halos and pass em out to the pavement
Reclaiming one's past glory and sharing it with others, despite feeling disregarded and rejected by society at large.

y'all catch a 30-second flash frame
Feeling disoriented and overwhelmed by the fast pace of modern life and the constant bombardment of information and stimulation.

Dirty cooperative Neptune bloom head-trip split
Imagining a surreal and fantastical scene that defies logic and reality, reflecting the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the night.

Fantastic! Fathom the splicing of major league low lifes
Celebrating the merging of seemingly incompatible elements and identities, creating a new and unique hybrid form.

With anti hero earthworm mentality (Godzilla!)
Embracing one's flaws and limitations, and using them as strengths and advantages, like the unlikely hero Godzilla who triumphs over adversity.

I paste my game to zero all completion
Challenging oneself to reach the highest level of excellence and perfection, and pushing others to do the same.

See a cretin's still a cretin even speakin' altered moniker
Realizing that true identity and character cannot be hidden or disguised, regardless of how one presents themselves or is perceived by others.

American nightmare lost in the monitor
Being trapped and consumed by the virtual reality of screens and technology, which perpetuates the illusion of control and freedom.

I'll hold the door open so you can stagger through
Offering help and support to others who are struggling and lost in the darkness of the night.

Then ten berserk and bread cookies in after you
Playfully teasing and mocking those who are careless and foolish, but doing so with humor and irony.

It's the gutter and I spell it with the 'G' I stole from "Get the fuck up"
Acknowledging the harsh and gritty reality of life in the night, but finding strength and courage in the subversive and rebellious spirit of hip-hop and street culture.

Noise crutch stolen wretched refuse of my teaming dumb luck
Using music and creativity as a means of coping with pain and trauma, and transforming negative experiences into positive expressions.

Still I promise temperance storm breed still bleeding Amish
Maintaining balance and self-control in the midst of chaos and turbulence, and recognizing the resilience and strength of traditional and simple ways of life.

See the freaks sucked out the bottom dropped 3 bears and a baby in a cottage
Observing the marginalized and oppressed members of society who are forced to live in poverty and desperation, often with tragic consequences.

And I can't sleep now
Feeling restless and anxious, unable to find peace or comfort in the night.

Yeah, the police'll laugh
Suggesting that those in authority and power take pleasure in the suffering and misfortune of others, and do little to help or protect them.

You won't be laughing when your covered wagons crash
Warning that the false sense of security and prosperity that people cling to can easily be shattered and destroyed, leaving them vulnerable and helpless.

You won't be laughing when you're hosted by the ghost of Christmas past
Reflecting on the regret and pain that come with missed opportunities and lost chances, and the haunting memory of past mistakes and failures.

You won't be laughing when your blow up doll's
Mocking the artificial and superficial values and desires that people pursue in the night, which offer empty and fleeting pleasures but no lasting joy or fulfillment.

got a headache and won't give up the ass
Satirizing the absurdity and futility of expecting instant gratification and pleasure from meaningless and dehumanizing experiences.

And I lay my kicks to rest when I'm impressed
Taking pride and satisfaction in one's achievements and accomplishments, but not resting on one's laurels and always striving for more.

So I staple-gun them to my feet
Committing to one's passion and goals, and never abandoning them or letting obstacles and challenges deter them.

This origami dream is beautiful: pull the tail watch the wings flap
Appreciating the beauty and wonder of creativity and artistry, which can transform ordinary objects and materials into works of art and imagination.

But you really can't do a thing with that
Recognizing the limitations and challenges of creative expression, and how it can be difficult to bring ideas and visions to life in the real world.

All I ever wanted was to pick apart the day
Desiring to analyze and understand the complexities and contradictions of life, and to find meaning and purpose in them.

Swallow up the pieces
Absorbing and processing the experiences and emotions of the day, and finding ways to integrate them into one's identity and worldview.

Spit 'em at your species
Sharing one's unique perspective and insights with others, and challenging them to rethink their assumptions and beliefs.

Reachin' the city of lost barnacles and leeches
Imagining a dystopian and oppressive society where the weak and vulnerable are exploited and oppressed, and only the strongest and most ruthless survive.

Night-light got me when the daylight went to evening
Experiencing the transformative and mystical power of the night, which can change one's mood, perceptions, and consciousness.