Couscous
Atomic Cafe Lyrics
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In my gut a vacancy takes a bullet's size
Back home
Call me
Back home
I sell my soul, a soiled snake-eyed stranger stole my clothes
I sell my soul, a wicked one-eyed wanderer holy ghost
Call me
Back home
You know that I want you
You know that I want you
You know that you're mine
You know that you're mine
You say that it's over
You say that it's over
You know that I'll die
You know that I'll die
I feel it coming
I feel it burning
My sour skin
My sour skin
The sun is beating
The blood is leaving
Hate to admit
I hate to admit
You look so good with that gun in your hand
And I'm tired, oh so tired of crawling in the sand
You know that I want you
You know that I want you
You know that you're mine
You know that you're mine
You say that it's over
You say that it's over
You know that I'll die
You know that I'll die
You said you won
't do it
You said you won't do it
You said it's over
You said it's over
I know that you love me
I know that you love me
You know that I'm yours
You know that I'm yours
The lyrics of "Couscous" by Atomic Cafe contain a blend of vivid imagery and raw emotions that are open to interpretation. The first stanza describes how the singer feels drained and hollow, comparing themselves to a river that has run dry. The phrase "vacancy takes a bullet's size" suggests that something significant has been lost, perhaps a person or a dream, leaving a gaping hole within them. The repeated phrase "back home, call me, back home" could imply a longing for a return to a place of comfort and familiarity.
The second stanza introduces the theme of selling one's soul, presented through two contrasting images of snakes - one soiled and snake-eyed, and another wicked and one-eyed. This suggests that the singer has experienced betrayal and deception at the hands of others. The phrase "holy ghost" could represent the consequences of their actions coming back to haunt them. The repeated lines "you know that I want you, you know that you're mine, you say that it's over, you know that I'll die" convey a sense of desperation and obsession in the singer's desire for someone they cannot have.
The third stanza describes a physical and emotional breakdown, with the singer's skin feeling sour and the intense heat causing them to feel as if their blood is leaving their body. The image of someone holding a gun is juxtaposed with the singer's exhaustion and vulnerability, suggesting that they feel powerless and unable to protect themselves. The repeated lines "you said you won't do it, you said it's over, I know that you love me, you know that I'm yours" indicate the singer's confusion and struggle to come to terms with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my god, I'm flowing like a river running dry
I feel drained, as if I'm losing my energy and cannot keep myself going
In my gut a vacancy takes a bullet's size
I feel emptiness inside of me, as if something significant has been removed
Back home
I long to return to a place where I feel comfortable and safe
Call me
Please contact me when you can
I sell my soul, a soiled snake-eyed stranger stole my clothes
I made a sacrifice and someone betrayed me, leaving me with nothing
I sell my soul, a wicked one-eyed wanderer holy ghost
I made a deal with the devil, only to be deceived by a false prophet
You know that I want you
I desire your presence and affection
You know that you're mine
I feel possessive of you and want to claim you as my own
You say that it's over
You have ended our relationship or situation
You know that I'll die
I feel that without you, I cannot go on and may as well be dead
I feel it coming
I sense something approaching, possibly an event or emotion
I feel it burning
I feel intense passion, desire, or pain
My sour skin
I feel uncomfortable, unhappy, or dissatisfied with myself
The sun is beating
The heat and brightness of the environment is overpowering
The blood is leaving
I feel weak or faint, possibly losing consciousness
Hate to admit
I reluctantly confess or recognize something I do not want to
You look so good with that gun in your hand
I am attracted to the danger or power you hold, even if it is harmful
And I'm tired, oh so tired of crawling in the sand
I am exhausted, mentally and physically, from going through struggles and hardships
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ben Lohrding, Harrison Miles, Nathaniel Essma, Sean Latter
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