PARADE
Bedhead Lyrics
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And I looked around the room
There was nothing out of place
But nothing was happening too soon
I could see the empty chair
Leaning against its shadow
Even though there was nothing there
There was something in my eyes followed
Erased as they're made
I could see people going by
Through the moonlit shade
But no one stopped to look
Through the blinds on the window
I guess they all took
Me for someone they don't know
A parade falls apart
When the music slows down
When the streets are in knots
But there's no one left in town
When the sweat leaves your face
And the fear leaves your knees
And you live in this place
Where you live with complete ease
The lyrics to Bedhead's song "Parade" convey a sense of loneliness and isolation, as the singer describes a scene in which nothing seems to be happening. Despite the lack of action, the singer is acutely aware of his surroundings, noticing an empty chair and people passing by outside. However, these passersby are indifferent to the singer, failing to take notice of him or to stop and engage with him.
The metaphor of a parade falling apart when the music slows down is a poignant one, suggesting that our lives are like parades that can quickly lose their momentum and energy. When this happens, we are left alone with our fear and uncertainty, struggling to find meaning and purpose in our existence.
Overall, the song speaks to the human condition of feeling disconnected and alone in the face of a vast and seemingly uncaring world. It is a reminder that we all need connection and meaning in our lives, and that without them, we can quickly lose our way.
Line by Line Meaning
I wiped away the sweat on my face
I removed the perspiration from my forehead
And I looked around the room
Then I scanned the area
There was nothing out of place
Everything was neatly in order
But nothing was happening too soon
Yet, nothing was occurring too quickly
I could see the empty chair
I witnessed the unoccupied seat
Leaning against its shadow
It rested beside its own silhouette
Even though there was nothing there
Despite the lack of something there
There was something in my eyes followed
I sensed something was watching me
Like marks across the sky
Like lines drawn across the heavens
Erased as they're made
Effaced as they become visible
I could see people going by
I viewed humans passing by
Through the moonlit shade
As they crossed through the shadow of the moon
But no one stopped to look
Nonetheless, nobody halted to take a glance
Through the blinds on the window
Between the shutters of the portal
I guess they all took
I suppose they thought
Me for someone they don't know
That I was a stranger they had never met
A parade falls apart
The procession crumbles
When the music slows down
As the tempo decelerates
When the streets are in knots
When the roads become entangled
But there's no one left in town
However, no one remains in the municipality
When the sweat leaves your face
When your perspiration evaporates
And the fear leaves your knees
As a result, the anxiety departs from your legs
And you live in this place
And you dwell in this area
Where you live with complete ease
Where you reside with total comfort
Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zachi H
Does anyone else hear a strong Slint influence in this?!
Matt Kendall
I intend to cover "More Than Ever" ASAP.
maarten bas
like it this song makes me think a little bit at early arabs strap
James Chiahan Lee
great.
Müller Peter
i had that idea yesterday :-)
Fire3
Sounds like a bad trip
BoX HendriX
Biblical