Leave Me Alone
Chappaquiddick Skyline Lyrics
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See a thousand people just like me
A hundred unions in the snow
I watch them walking filing in a row
Feel it always on the ground
It's gonna be so quiet here tonight
A thousand islands on the sea
It's a shame
A hundred years ago a sailor
Trod this ground I stood upon
Take me away everyone
When he looks down
From my head to my toes
From the words in this book
See a vision that would bring me luck
From my head to my toes
Through my teeth, through my nose
You get these words wrong
You get these words wrong
Every time
You get these words wrong
I just smile
From my head to my toes
From my knees to my eyes
Every time I watch the sky
But for these last few days, leave me alone
Leave me alone
Leave me alone
Leave me alone
The lyrics to Chappaquiddick Skyline's song Leave Me Alone are steeped in abstract imagery and have been the subject of innumerable interpretations. One interpretation of the song could be that the singer is feeling overwhelmed by the crowds of people around them and wishes to be left alone. The reference to "thousands of islands in the sea" and "a hundred unions in the snow" could be used metaphorically to represent individuals from all walks of life. The line "Take me away everyone / when he looks down" could be a reference to death and the desire to escape from the chaos of life.
Another interpretation could be that the singer is struggling with their own words and trying to find meaning in them. The lines "From my head to my toes / From the words in this book / See a vision that would bring me luck" could be interpreted as the singer trying to find inspiration through their own inner struggle. "You get these words wrong / every time / you get these words wrong / I just smile" could be a representation of the singer accepting their own failures and smiling in the face of adversity.
Overall, the lyrics are open to interpretation and allow the listener to connect with the song on a personal level.
Line by Line Meaning
On a thousands islands in the sea
There are many islands in the sea, yet they all share a certain sameness.
See a thousand people just like me
Despite the vastness of the world, there are many people who share similar experiences, feelings, and appearances with me.
A hundred unions in the snow
Groups of people unite despite harsh conditions.
I watch them walking filing in a row
I observe people moving in an orderly fashion, following the norms and rules set forth by society.
Feel it always on the ground
The constant presence and pressure of society and its expectations can be felt everywhere, even on the ground beneath our feet.
It's gonna be so quiet here tonight
Despite the usual noise and chaos of society, there are times of quiet and stillness.
A thousand islands on the sea
Again, there are many islands in the sea, yet they are all the same and perhaps meaningless.
It's a shame
This realization of sameness is disappointing and disheartening.
A hundred years ago a sailor
Reflecting on the past and the history of those who have come before us.
Trod this ground I stood upon
Imagining the footsteps and experiences of those who walked where we now stand.
Take me away everyone
Escaping from the pressures and noise of society and life.
When he looks down
Referring to a higher power or divine force, acknowledging a sense of vulnerability and insignificance.
From my head to my toes
Every part of me feels a certain way, and I am consumed by thoughts and emotions.
From the words in this book
Seeking guidance and wisdom from the written word.
See a vision that would bring me luck
Finding hope and inspiration in images that might help us succeed or become happier.
Through my teeth, through my nose
Experiencing things in a visceral and intense way.
You get these words wrong
Others don't understand what I'm trying to express, or misinterpret what I say.
You get these words wrong
Repeating the frustration and feeling misunderstood.
Every time
This is a recurring pattern and source of annoyance.
You get these words wrong
Repeating the same sentiment and feeling of being misunderstood.
I just smile
Choosing to respond with positivity and kindness despite feeling misunderstood.
From my head to my toes
Recall the earlier verse, emphasizing the all-consuming nature of our thoughts and emotions.
From my knees to my eyes
Feeling a physical and emotional response to external stimuli.
Every time I watch the sky
Finding beauty and awe in nature.
But for these last few days, leave me alone
Asking for space and solitude in order to recharge and recover.
Leave me alone
Reiterating the desire for privacy and space.
Leave me alone
Again, requesting that others respect our need for solitude and quiet.
Leave me alone
A final plea and statement of resolve.
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Written by: JOE PERNICE
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