[Untitled]
Benjamin Brunn Lyrics


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I've got a little red bow
And I bought it for you
'Cause I know you're not fair
I don't get it, oh well
And you color my skin
And the colors don't blend
'Cause I'm gonna get you
And your little dog too
There's a yellow brick road
That we follow back home
'Cause I know you can't wait
Your belligerent hate
There's no place like home
There's no place like home
Like home
I've, got a southern belle too
And ruby red shoes
With a body of straw
Are you sick of it all?
There's a man made of tin
With an oil can grin
And I'm gonna get you
And your little dog too
There's a yellow brick road
That we follow back home
And I know you can't wait
Your belligerent hate
There's no place like home
There's no place like home
There's a little white porch
And you wanted it so
Can you let me go down
To the end of the road
In the black and the white
A Technicolorful life
Can I stand by your side?
We can make it alright
Like home
'Cause I'm home
There's a little white porch
And you wanted it so
Can you let me go down
To the end of the road
In the black and the white
A Technicolorful life
Then another arrived
It's a cowardly lion
What I want from this world
What I wanna resolve
When I want you to stay
So I want you to wait
I don't wanna be bold
I don't wanna be cold




I don't wanna grow old
I don't wanna go home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Benjamin Brunn's song [untitled] are a mix of different allusions and references, which create a fragmented and surrealistic narrative. The first stanza starts with the image of a little red bow, which the singer bought for someone, probably a lover or a friend, who is not fair, meaning not physically attractive. The line "you color my skin, and the colors don't blend" is enigmatic but suggests a discordant relationship. The following lines refer to the movie "The Wizard of Oz," with the mention of the yellow brick road, the ruby red shoes, the scarecrow, the tin man, and the cowardly lion. These characters are usually interpreted as representing different human qualities, such as intelligence, emotionality, spirituality, and bravery. In the context of the song, they may symbolize aspects of the singer's psyche or the people they interact with.


The chorus reinforces the idea of home as a place of comfort, safety, and familiarity, reiterated three times, like a mantra. The last stanza introduces a new element, a little white porch, which the singer and their interlocutor desire, and which may stand for a specific goal or aspiration. The lines "in the black and white, a Technicolorful life, can I stand by your side, we can make it alright" suggest a contrast between opposites, between the monochrome and the colorful, the solitary and the relational, the problematic and the harmonious. The final lines express a series of negative desires, which the singer doesn't want to embody or experience, including boldness, coldness, aging, and going home.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got a little red bow
I have a small gift for you.


And I bought it for you
I made an effort to acquire this gift for you.


'Cause I know you're not fair
I understand that you're not always honest or impartial.


I don't get it, oh well
I don't understand the situation, but I'll accept it.


And you color my skin
You affect me deeply.


And the colors don't blend
Our experiences and perspectives conflict.


'Cause I'm gonna get you
I am determined to succeed against you.


And your little dog too
I will overcome all obstacles, even insignificant ones.


There's a yellow brick road
There is an ideal route to follow.


That we follow back home
We must adhere to this path to achieve our goals.


'Cause I know you can't wait
I am aware of your impatience.


Your belligerent hate
You exhibit aggressive and hostile behavior.


There's no place like home
Returning to where one belongs is ideal.


There's no place like home
No location is comparable to home.


I've, got a southern belle too
I also have another gift for you.


And ruby red shoes
This gift is also significant.


With a body of straw
Its form is fragile or vulnerable.


Are you sick of it all?
Are you done with this situation?


There's a man made of tin
There is another obstacle to overcome.


With an oil can grin
This obstacle has a deceptive appearance.


And I'm gonna get you
I will overcome this obstacle.


And your little dog too
I will not be stopped by seemingly insignificant hindrances.


There's a yellow brick road
The ideal path remains.


That we follow back home
Following this path is essential to success.


And I know you can't wait
I am aware of your eagerness.


Your belligerent hate
Your hostility only intensifies.


There's no place like home
Returning to one's true destiny is ideal.


There's no place like home
No location can match the feeling of home.


There's a little white porch
This new setting is simple, yet significant.


And you wanted it so
You desired this location for a reason.


Can you let me go down
May I venture to the end of this path?


To the end of the road
To the eventual destination.


In the black and the white
In the contrasting states of life.


A Technicolorful life
A vibrant and fulfilling existence.


Can I stand by your side?
May I accompany you through life?


We can make it alright
Together, we can conquer anything.


Like home
Just like how it should be.


'Cause I'm home
I have found my true destiny.


There's a little white porch
This location is still significant to us.


And you wanted it so
You still desire this place for a reason.


Can you let me go down
May I explore the path that lies ahead?


To the end of the road
To the eventual destination that awaits.


In the black and the white
Within the darkness and the light of existence.


A Technicolorful life
A life full of vibrancy and excitement.


Then another arrived
A new challenge presents itself.


It's a cowardly lion
This challenge is a powerful and fierce opponent, but timid within.


What I want from this world
My deepest desires and ambitions.


What I wanna resolve
The issues I seek to address within my life.


When I want you to stay
I desire your continued presence and support.


So I want you to wait
I need time to sort out my thoughts and emotions.


I don't wanna be bold
I do not wish to be rash or impulsive.


I don't wanna be cold
I do not wish to be emotionless or detached.


I don't wanna grow old
I do not wish to lose my sense of youth and vitality.


I don't wanna go home
I do not wish to return to where I feel trapped or stagnant.




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