2x4
Blind Melon Lyrics

I'm talkin' I'm talkin'
I'm constantly talking, possibly to myself or my thoughts, without any particular direction or purpose.

I'm talkin' to myself more
I'm increasing the frequency of talking to myself, which might be because there's no one else to talk to or because of a personal inclination towards introspection.

Needle, fetal
I'm in a vulnerable and helpless position, like that of a fetus, and the imagery of a needle implies a sense of pain, vulnerability or hopelessness.

Someone's pouring warm gravy all over me
I'm feeling overwhelming but comforting sensations, as if someone is pouring warm gravy all over me, which might be symbolic of a positive experience or a generally comforting feeling.

And you see that synthetic therapy
I'm aware of a synthetic form of therapy or treatment, which might not be effective or desirable for me or anyone else.

Don't you know it seems to be so unappealing
I believe that this synthetic therapy is not an appealing option, which might be because of its artificiality, lack of effectiveness or side effects.

But, oh what a feeling
Despite the unappealing option of synthetic therapy, I'm still experiencing comforting and positive feelings, possibly because of the warm gravy sensation or other factors.

But I wish that you would stop spitting when you're talking to me
I'm annoyed or disturbed by someone spitting as they talk to me, which might be a metaphor for any behavior that's unpleasant or annoying.

And inside, air dry
I'm experiencing a sense of emptiness or lack of emotions, like being 'air dry' inside, which might be due to depression, trauma or other personal issues.

I might want to go another way
I'm considering changing my life or taking a different path, which might be because of a dissatisfaction with the current situation, a desire for change or other reasons.

But you see now I'm too pale to get out
I'm feeling too weak or helpless to make the necessary changes or take the required actions to get out of the current situation or embrace the new path.

Into the lovely light of day
I'm wishing to experience the positive side of life or the world, like the 'lovely light of day', which might be symbolic of happiness, love or other life-affirming experiences.

Oh, I'll do anything that you say
I'm willing to follow someone else's lead or do whatever they suggest, which might be because of a lack of motivation, confidence or independence.

One by one
I'm experiencing a sense of detachment or separation, possibly from people or things in my life that are no longer important or relevant.

Man to man
I'm in a position of dealing or negotiating with another person or group, which might be because of a conflict, business deal or other issues.

Stand to stand
I'm confronting or facing someone or something that's challenging or difficult, and I'm trying to hold my ground or maintain my position.

Two by four
This might be a reference to the two-by-four piece of wood, which could symbolize strength, support or a weapon. It could also refer to building or construction, or other meanings depending on the context.

Talkin' to myself
This line repeats the same idea as earlier, emphasizing the theme of talking to oneself and introspection, possibly indicating the central idea of the song or the singer's state of mind.