Theme to Pinata
Bright Eyes Lyrics


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I wish I had a parachute
'Cause I'm fallin' mad for you
I can see the ground approachin' now
But I'm not sure what to do

I feel like the pinata
Once you take a swing at me
If you could just crack the shell open
I think inside you would find something sweet

And I hear you're like a hunter now
Your footsteps in the leaves
And I would gladly leave my hidin' place
I'm hopin' to be seen

So let your arrow fly and sing
I'm well within your aim
Lay your traps for a thousand miles
Please don't let me escape

Winter came to Omaha
It left us looking like a bride
A million perfect snowflakes now
And no two are alike

So it's hard for me imagining
The flaws in this design




I know debris, it covers everything
But still I am in love with this life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bright Eyes's song "Theme To Pinata" are metaphorical and describe the feeling of falling in love. The singer wishes they had a parachute because they are falling madly in love with someone and they can see the ground approaching, but they are unsure of what to do. The second verse likens the singer to a pinata, saying that if their shell was cracked open, something sweet would be found inside. The singer hears the person they love is like a hunter now, but they are hoping to be seen and caught by them. The last verse talks about the winter coming to Omaha, a place that is now beautifully covered in snow. The singer acknowledges that there may be flaws and debris, but they are still in love with this life.


Line by Line Meaning

I wish I had a parachute
I desire a safety net to protect me


'Cause I'm fallin' mad for you
I am uncontrollably falling in love with you


I can see the ground approachin' now
The end of something is imminent


But I'm not sure what to do
Uncertainty surrounds me


I feel like the pinata
I feel like something to be hit or taken advantage of


Once you take a swing at me
Once you take advantage of me


If you could just crack the shell open
If you could just get past my defenses


I think inside you would find something sweet
I have a positive aspect to me


And I hear you're like a hunter now
I hear that you are on a mission


Your footsteps in the leaves
I can hear you moving closer


And I would gladly leave my hidin' place
I would be willing to come out of hiding


I'm hopin' to be seen
I hope that you notice me


So let your arrow fly and sing
Attack me and take me over


I'm well within your aim
I am vulnerable to your advances


Lay your traps for a thousand miles
Use any means necessary to catch me


Please don't let me escape
Please keep me trapped or under your control


Winter came to Omaha
A difficult time has come to this place


It left us looking like a bride
It left everything looking pure and white


A million perfect snowflakes now
There are countless beautiful things to see


And no two are alike
Each one is unique


So it's hard for me imagining
I find it hard to imagine


The flaws in this design
The imperfections in this world


I know debris, it covers everything
I know that destruction is everywhere


But still I am in love with this life
But I still find the world beautiful and worth loving




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