Air
Allison Case Lyrics

The lyrics to Allison Case's song "Air" paint a vivid picture of the environment we live in and the various elements that we encounter in our everyday lives. The opening lines "Welcome, sulfur dioxide, Hello, carbon monoxide" are a direct address to the two toxic gases that are present in the air we breathe due to pollution. However, instead of focusing on the negative aspects of these gases, the song calls for an appreciation of the air that we have regardless of its composition: "The air, the air is everywhere, Breathe deep, while you sleep, breathe deep". The repetition of "breathe deep" serves as a reminder that we should not take our breath for granted and instead embrace it fully.

The following lines address other substances that we encounter in our daily lives, such as alcohol, nicotine, and incense. The phrase "save me nicotine lung steam" highlights the addictive nature of nicotine and how it can take over our bodies, while "incense, incense is in the air" highlights the desire for calmness and serenity in our lives. The last verse of the song takes a turn towards the surreal, with the lines "Cataclysmic, ectoplasm, Fall out, atomic orgasm, Vapor and fume at the stone of my tomb, Breathing like a solemn perfume, Eating at the stone of my tomb" painting a picture of a post-apocalyptic world with radioactive substances that have taken over. The final lines "I'm looking rather attractive, Now that I'm radioactive, Just watch me spark, I glow in the dark!" present a tongue-in-cheek view of radiation, suggesting that even in the darkest of times there is an opportunity to shine.

Overall, "Air" is a song that calls for an appreciation of our breath and reminds us of the various substances that make up our environment. It encourages us to take a moment to breathe deep and embrace the air that surrounds us rather than taking it for granted.