prologue
Barry Wordsworth; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics

Barry, the lyrics of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's song "Prologue" are quite cryptic and metaphorical in nature. The lines "This town we're in is just a sealed tuna sandwich with the wrapper glued" suggest that the town they are visiting, like the sandwich, is stale or unappetizing. The "wrapper" could also be interpreted as the superficial or surface-level aspects of the town, concealing what lies beneath. This could be an introspective commentary on the touring lifestyle where one town may seem the same as the last or a commentary on how some places may seem aesthetically dull but hide something special.

The following lines "We get a few in every tour, I think we've played this one before" could refer to the repetitive nature of touring and visiting different major cities or performance venues. The line could also mean that the band has visited this town before and are not excited to play in this specific place again.

Overall, the song's lyrics convey the feeling of monotony and disinterest that can arise from repetition during touring. The song could also be interpreted as a metaphorical reflection on the routines that come with everyday life.