Baraga Embankment
Bear v.s Shark Lyrics

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It's the changing of the guards, straight from mailbox to alarms and the kitty cats did scream
Oh how they howled behind the house - well the big one laying in the frying pan
Talk around the town is you've been listening
You cover it up just as fast as you
Can cause you're trying to keep it from growing and getting big

And they will all be heirs to their own thrones and old homes
Without a downtown to grow old in or a son to telephone.

And either side of paper is erupting a snake your pulling trains to Oakland in the pouring rain
Well every drop will count when they tally it up
And you always learned a lot from the deep end of faith.

The kids were pushing their fingers through tarmac on pavement
The lightning was breathing in faces
And either side of paper is erupting a snake were pulling trains to Oakland in the pouring rain
Well every drop will count when they tally it up

And you always learned a lot from the deep end of faith
And you worry yourself sick

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Baraga Embankment by Bear v.s Shark are complex and open-ended, leaving space for a wide range of interpretations. One possible interpretation is that the song is a reflection on societal change and urbanization. The "changing of the guards" might be referring to the transition from traditional values to more modern ones, as evidenced by the "mailbox" being replaced by "alarms." The "kitty cats" screaming could be a metaphor for the collective resistance to this change, while the "big one laying in the frying pan" might represent a resigned surrender to the inevitable.

The singer seems to be struggling with their own complicity in the changing world, as they "cover up" their own listening and knowledge. They are trying to "keep it from growing and getting big," perhaps out of fear or uncertainty about the future. The reference to "heirs to their own thrones and old homes" suggests that the changes underway will have long-term consequences for future generations.

The lyrics also reference natural forces like lightning, rain, and a snake, which could be interpreted as parallel forces of destruction and creation. The "deep end of faith" could refer to a belief in something greater than oneself that can provide solace or meaning in times of upheaval.

Overall, Baraga Embankment is a richly textured and nuanced song that invites multiple interpretations. It speaks to the human experience of being caught between the past and the future, and the uncertainty and anxiety that comes with rapid change.

Line by Line Meaning

It's the changing of the guards, straight from mailbox to alarms and the kitty cats did scream
It's a sudden change of responsibility, from checking the mail to being responsible for alarms. The cats yowl in protest.

Oh how they howled behind the house - well the big one laying in the frying pan
The cats were howling behind the house, where the biggest cat (or possibly a literal big cat) lay in a frying pan.

Talk around the town is you've been listening
Rumors are going around that you've been eavesdropping.

You cover it up just as fast as you Can cause you're trying to keep it from growing and getting big
You try to conceal what you've heard because you want to prevent it from spreading and becoming a bigger issue.

And they will all be heirs to their own thrones and old homes Without a downtown to grow old in or a son to telephone.
Everyone will inherit their own property and homes, but there won't be a bustling downtown to grow old in, nor anyone to call on the phone.

And either side of paper is erupting a snake your pulling trains to Oakland in the pouring rain Well every drop will count when they tally it up And you always learned a lot from the deep end of faith.
There's a snake on both sides of the paper, and you're pulling trains in the rain. Every effort counts when the results are added up. You gain a lot of knowledge from having faith despite challenges.

The kids were pushing their fingers through tarmac on pavement The lightning was breathing in faces And either side of paper is erupting a snake were pulling trains to Oakland in the pouring rain Well every drop will count when they tally it up And you always learned a lot from the deep end of faith And you worry yourself sick
Children were sticking their fingers into asphalt on the road, while lightning strikes were close by. The paper continues to show the snake on both sides, as trains pull through the rain. Every effort counts when it matters. You'll always learn something from facing tough situations with faith, but you're anxious and overwhelmed.

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