II
Brake Lyrics
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Well I'm bored with number three oh give me world what for.
I'll pop your popcorn and tell me what do I know
Well you never get to heaven if the wind don't blow
It's time to take a stock of what you've reaped my son,
So you know what you can lose when the reaper comes.
Tend to your crop then tend to your own
Well my field was a desert when the seeds were sown.
All I grew is disillusioned and a little bit of
Give me two shakes give me one shake twice
Well you knew it was coming so don't act surprised
Pop my popcorn and tell me what do I know
Well you can hear it in the air when the wind don't blow
Get me some water and a sugar pill
Well i seem to see more clearly from my windowsill
The war of information only made me uninformed
And my field was a desert when i scattered the corn
All I grew is disillusioned and a little bit older
I soon discovered it was impossible to stand up without being attacked,
So I covered my body with Vaseline and learned to slip through the gaps
I soon discovered it was impossible to stand up without being shot,
So I covered my body in (bake-o?) foil and waited for the sun to come out.
Now I'm crystallized, Now I've hit the lights (x8)
The lyrics of Brakes’ song II is an interesting exploration of disillusionment, introspection, and the futility of trying to control things outside of one’s grasp. The song starts with a woman asking for two more electric shocks and saying she is bored with the third one. She then talks about how life is about taking stock of the things reaped in one's life and preparing for the reaper. The song suggests that one should tend to their own garden, meaning they should focus on what they can control and let go of what they can’t.
The lyrics then shifts to the challenges of getting information in a world full of noise and confusion. The singer talks about how his field was a desert, insinuating that his life was barren and dry, and how he grew disillusioned and a little bit older. He reflects on how he covered himself with Vaseline and learned to slip through the gaps, meaning he learned to avoid the things that could hurt him. But despite his efforts, he found it impossible to stand without being attacked or shot.
The song ends on a powerful note, suggesting that the singer has finally reached a state of crystallization and has hit the lights. It is unclear what this means, but it seems to suggest that the singer has reached a level of clarity and enlightenment, allowing him to see more clearly than before.
Line by Line Meaning
She said give me two shocks, give me two shocks more
She asked for more shocking experiences to break the monotony and engage her curiosity.
Well I'm bored with number three oh give me world what for.
She's already experienced three things before and now she craves for new and different ones.
I'll pop your popcorn and tell me what do I know
She'll take care of the little things, but doesn't consider herself knowledgeable about life's greater mysteries.
Well you never get to heaven if the wind don't blow
There's always going to be an obstacle that prevents you from reaching your goals, be ready to face it.
It's time to take a stock of what you've reaped my son,
It's important to reflect on what you've accomplished, earned or lost over time.
So you know what you can lose when the reaper comes.
The reaper symbolizes death, and one should be aware of what they can lose when facing it.
Tend to your crop then tend to your own
Take care of what you've got before worrying about others.
Well my field was a desert when the seeds were sown.
Starting with nothing, means it will take significant efforts to make anything passable.
All I grew is disillusioned and a little bit of
The only result of her efforts were disillusionment and only a bit of growth.
Give me two shakes give me one shake twice
She asks for fast-paced and dynamic life experiences.
Well you knew it was coming so don't act surprised
Experiences happen because you choose to participate, so accept the consequences.
Pop my popcorn and tell me what do I know
She'll do the small tasks while acknowledging her lack of knowledge about bigger things.
Well you can hear it in the air when the wind don't blow
When everything is still, it's easy to hear your own thoughts and the silence.
Get me some water and a sugar pill
She feels disillusioned and needs something that can bring her back to life, but it may only be a temporary relief.
Well i seem to see more clearly from my windowsill
Distance and perspective can provide clarity about one's situation.
The war of information only made me uninformed
Despite the abundance of information, some become confused and uninformed rather than illuminated.
And my field was a desert when i scattered the corn
Trying to accomplish something from nothing can lead to disappointment when the results don't meet expectations.
All I grew is disillusioned and a little bit older
Her life experiences have made her more experienced, but at the same time, more disillusioned.
I soon discovered it was impossible to stand up without being attacked,
Asserting oneself and trying to achieve something can lead to criticism and being attacked.
So I covered my body with Vaseline and learned to slip through the gaps
She tries not to directly confront conflict, but instead finds ways to evade it.
I soon discovered it was impossible to stand up without being shot,
Trying to assert yourself can lead to getting hurt or harmed in some way.
So I covered my body in (bake-o?) foil and waited for the sun to come out.
She tries to protect herself against bad situations, while waiting for better ones to come.
Now I'm crystallized, Now I've hit the lights (x8)
The singer is both firm in her beliefs and experiences but is also uncertain about the future.
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