Tin Man
Chocolate Milk Lyrics

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Sometimes late
When things are real
And the people share the gift of gab
Between themselves

Some are quick
To take the bait
And the catch the perfect prize

That waits among the shells

But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
That he didn't, didn't already have
And Cause never was the reason for the evening
Or the tropic of Sir Galahad

So please
Believe in me
When I say I'm spinning round, round, round, round
Smoke glass staind bright colors
Image going down, down, down, down
Soapsud green like bubbles

Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
That he didn't, didn't already have
And Cause never was the reason for the evening
Or the tropic of Sir Galahad

So please
Believe in me
When I say I'm spinning round, round, round, round
Smoke glass staind bright colors
Image going down, down, down, down
Soapsud green like bubbles

No, Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
That he didn't, didn't already have
And Cause never was the reason for the evening
Or the tropic of Sir Galahad

So please believe in me

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Tin Man" by Chocolate Milk describe a late-night conversation among friends. The people have a "gift of gab" and are sharing their thoughts and ideas. Some are more outspoken than others, quickly taking the bait and capturing the prize. However, the singer points out that "Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man that he didn't already have," suggesting that the things we're searching for outside ourselves are often already within us. The reference to Sir Galahad's tropic, an imaginary location associated with purity and perfection, reinforces this idea that we have everything we need within ourselves.

The chorus repeats this theme, emphasizing that we don't need external causes or reasons to experience joy and fulfillment. The singer asks the listener to believe in him as he spins around in a colorful, psychedelic world. The final refrain again reminds us that everything we need is already within us, and we just need to believe in our own potential.

Overall, "Tin Man" is a poetic exploration of self-discovery and the pitfalls of seeking external validation. The lines are filled with vivid imagery and metaphors that require interpretation, making it a timeless and thought-provoking piece of music.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes late
At certain times, particularly during the late hours

When things are real
During moments of authenticity and truth

And the people share the gift of gab
When individuals converse with one another

Between themselves
Exclusively amongst each other

Some are quick
Certain individuals are fast to act

To take the bait
To be easily fooled into a trap

And the catch the perfect prize
And they obtain the ultimate reward

That waits among the shells
That is hidden or camouflaged amongst other things

But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
The Wizard of Oz did not provide anything new or useful to the Tin Man

That he didn't, didn't already have
The Tin Man already possessed everything he needed

And Cause never was the reason for the evening
Motives were not responsible for the night's events