Button Up
Camphor Lyrics
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Tiny little voices shoot from every electronic device
Ceiling stars fade and the blankets are colder than ice
Promises mingle with a crowd of disappointed sighs
Water drops drizzle from the joinst between all of the pipes
She is no afraid, she just prefers to sleep with the lights
Fire, water, blood and fear
It's colder out there than you know
Button up before you go
Down in the kitchen I am improvising recipe rules
Banging on pots with the handle of a wooden spoon
The milk is going sour and my voice is going out of tune
All the elements are here
Fire, water, blood and fear
It's colder out there than you know
Button up before you go
The above lyrics are from the song Button Up by Camphor. The song starts with the description of a beautiful night with a bright moon, but also mentions the presence of technology with the voices coming from electronic devices. The next line talks about how the stars on the ceiling seem to fade away and the blankets feel colder than ice, indicating a sense of loneliness or emptiness. The following lines talk about promises that were made but end up disappointing and how water drops drizzle from the pipes, which could symbolize tears falling from the singer's eyes. The last line of the stanza "She is not afraid, she just prefers to sleep with the lights" could indicate that the singer is trying to deal with the darkness by keeping the lights on, a metaphor for holding on to hope in difficult times.
The second stanza talks about the elements: fire, water, blood, and fear. These elements are present in the singer's life and could represent various emotions such as anger, sadness, passion, and anxiety. The last two lines urge the listener to button up before they go out, which could be a metaphor for being prepared for the unpredictable nature of life.
Overall, the lyrics of Button Up are open to interpretation, but it seems to be a song about dealing with the uncertainties of life, the disappointments that come with it, and the importance of being prepared to face them.
Line by Line Meaning
My, oh, my, what a halo on the moon tonight
The moon looks beautiful tonight with its bright halo.
Tiny little voices shoot from every electronic device
There are many electronic devices emitting tiny sounds or voices.
Ceiling stars fade and the blankets are colder than ice
The stars on the ceiling disappear and the blankets feel very cold.
Promises mingle with a crowd of disappointed sighs
The promises made have disappointed many people.
Water drops drizzle from the joinst between all of the pipes
Water is dripping from the joints of pipes.
She is no afraid, she just prefers to sleep with the lights
The girl is not scared, she just likes to sleep with the lights on.
All the elements are here
All the necessary things are present.
Fire, water, blood and fear
There is fire, water, blood, and fear present.
It's colder out there than you know
It is colder outside than one might think.
Button up before you go
Make sure to close all outer clothing and prepare for the cold before leaving.
Down in the kitchen I am improvising recipe rules
I am experimenting with cooking by changing the recipe details in the kitchen.
Banging on pots with the handle of a wooden spoon
I am making noise by hitting pots with the handle of a wooden spoon.
The milk is going sour and my voice is going out of tune
The milk is spoiling and my singing voice is becoming unpleasant.
Contributed by Sophie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.