Dining With Alice
Big Money Lyrics
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Never felt this far away
When I'm out of here
I'll drive to my old country place
Hidden in the attic
A suitcase that holds the magic
Pages where I left off last night
In the flickering candle light
I was dining with Alice
Down by the river
Dining with Alice
On the other side of the mirror
Don't ask how 'cause it is
A secret between Alice and me
Just Alice and me
Early rise
Been sleeping in my three piece suit
Pyjamas with a tie
Wanna stay home alone by my stereo
But I got to go, she said:
Stay here in your own mind
Let go lose your life line
Trust me, just don't be afraid
If there's a will there is a way
I was dining with Alice
Down by the river
Dining with Alice
On the other side of the mirror
Don't ask how 'cause it is
A secret between Alice and me
Just Alice and me
I overslept
Woke up too late again
You're doing a lousy job
Are you doing drugs
Maybe I ought to fire you
I told my boss it won't happen again
Trying not to fall asleep
Why do I slave for this creep
All day through I will be
Thinking of Alice and me...
Dining with Alice
Down by the river
Just Alice and me
Dining with Alice
On the other side of the mirror
The lyrics of Big Money's song "Dining With Alice" seem to convey a sense of escapism and a longing for a simpler life. The singer expresses his desire to leave the current situation behind and go to his old country place where he has a hidden suitcase that holds magic pages from his past. It is evident that he wants to escape reality, forget all the troubles, and immerse himself in his thoughts. The singer is disconnected from his surroundings and disconnected from society, as well.
The song carries a juxtaposition of a surreal world and the harsh reality of daily life, which is expressed in the lines, "Pyjamas with a tie / Wanna stay home alone by my stereo / But I got to go." This may indicate a sense of suffocation from the monotony of life or the pressures of society. In the chorus, the singer talks about dining with Alice down by the river, across the other side of the mirror. This may symbolize an alternate reality or a metaphorical reference to the childhood story, Alice in Wonderland. The secrecy between Alice and the singer may be a reference to keeping the desire to escape to oneself.
Overall, "Dining With Alice" seems to be a song about escaping reality, finding solace in an alternate world, and yearning for a simpler life away from the bustle of society.
Line by Line Meaning
Closing time
The end of the day has arrived
Never felt this far away
It feels like a long time until I can leave
When I'm out of here
Once I can leave, I will
I'll drive to my old country place
I will go to my country property
Hidden in the attic
Something is stored in the attic
A suitcase that holds the magic
There's a special suitcase with something magical inside
Pages where I left off last night
The pages of a book that I was reading last night
In the flickering candle light
There was only candlelight to see by
I was dining with Alice
I had dinner with Alice
Down by the river
We were near a river
On the other side of the mirror
It was a surreal experience
Don't ask how 'cause it is
I won't explain the details
A secret between Alice and me
It's just between us, no one else knows
Early rise
I woke up early
Been sleeping in my three piece suit
I wore my suit to bed
Pyjamas with a tie
My pajamas looked like a suit
Wanna stay home alone by my stereo
I'd rather be at home listening to music
But I got to go, she said
Someone said I have to leave
Stay here in your own mind
Stay focused on what's important to you
Let go lose your life line
Don't be afraid to take risks
Trust me, just don't be afraid
It's going to be okay, trust me
If there's a will there is a way
If you're committed to something, you'll find a way
I overslept
I slept longer than I intended
Woke up too late again
I didn't wake up on time
You're doing a lousy job
You're not doing well at your job
Are you doing drugs
Do you have a drug problem?
Maybe I ought to fire you
I'm considering firing you
I told my boss it won't happen again
I promised my boss it won't happen in the future
Trying not to fall asleep
I'm struggling to stay awake
Why do I slave for this creep
Why do I work so hard for this terrible person
All day through I will be
I will be thinking all day long
Thinking of Alice and me...
Thinking about my dinner with Alice
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