In My Room
Chris And Kellie While Lyrics
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Fermentation for the wine
Thank wine for conversation
With these relatives in-law of mine
Thank these relatives for you, babe
Thank you for the bouncing boy
Doing the best that he can do to keep this
Family entertained as it navigates
The treacherous waters of talkin’ small
On this of all Thanksgivings
Even the weather can go from 0 to an all out brawl
In seconds, just listen:
“’been kind of a warm November”
“God, you and the Climate Change again
Why you gotta be all doom and gloom?”
Whoo, boy! ‘Least no one’s mentioned the giant elephant in the room
Oops
Oh, feels good to be together
Whether you think the world is ending soon
Or about to get better
So when the bottle's being passed, better fill your glass
Cheers, we’re in it for the long haul
On this of all Thanksgivings when
Even our sports can go from zero to an all out brawl
In seconds, be careful:
“Have you ever spent time in Cleveland?” “NO!”
“South Side of Chicago?” “NO!”
“St. Louis?” “NO!”
“Ever heard about a fellow named Ricketts?” “YES!”
“Anything to do with his politics?” “NO!”
How ‘bout them Cubs?
"How ‘bout them Cubs?"
Just don’t you mention a giant elephant
I mentioned it once and I think I got away with it
Just say, “Hey, what giant elephant
In the room?”
The lyrics of Chris And Kellie While's "In My Room" provide an interesting insight into the complexities of family dynamics during Thanksgiving. The opening lines about fermentation and wine suggest that alcohol is an essential ingredient for surviving the day, as it facilitates conversation and makes it easier to bear the small talk with in-laws. However, beyond the humor, the lyrics offer a poignant commentary on the fragility of families and the need to cherish the moments spent together, whether we agree or disagree on everything else.
The lyrics also allude to some of the divisive issues that often come up during Thanksgiving, such as climate change and politics. The line "Even the weather can go from 0 to an all-out brawl in seconds" captures the tension and discomfort that surrounds these conversations, while the reference to the "giant elephant in the room" implies that there is something important and uncomfortable that everyone is trying to avoid. In the end, the song encourages us to focus on the good things that we have and the joy of being together, even if it's just for a short while.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank God for fermentation
Expressing gratitude for the process of fermentation
Fermentation for the wine
Acknowledging that fermentation is responsible for the creation of wine
Thank wine for conversation
Recognizing that wine plays a role in facilitating conversation
With these relatives in-law of mine
Specifying that the conversation is with in-laws
Thank these relatives for you, babe
Thanking the in-laws for the presence of a loved one
Thank you for the bouncing boy
Acknowledging and expressing gratitude for the presence of a young boy
Doing the best that he can do to keep this
Noting the boy's efforts to entertain the family
Family entertained as it navigates
Indicating that the family is trying to navigate the experience of being together
The treacherous waters of talkin’ small
Describing the delicate and potentially awkward nature of small talk
On this of all Thanksgivings
Emphasizing the significance of the holiday and the particular challenges it presents
Even the weather can go from 0 to an all out brawl
Highlighting the potential for even minor issues to escalate into conflict
In seconds, just listen:
Indicating that any moment could lead to tension
“’been kind of a warm November”
Commenting on the weather
“God, you and the Climate Change again
Acknowledging that the topic of climate change can be contentious
Why you gotta be all doom and gloom?”
Asking why the singer is being negative
Whoo, boy! ‘Least no one’s mentioned the giant elephant in the room
Relieved that a sensitive or controversial topic has not yet been brought up
Oh, feels good to be together
Expressing a positive emotional reaction to being with family
Whether you think the world is ending soon
Noting that family members may have different views or concerns about the future
Or about to get better
Acknowledging the possibility of an optimistic outlook
So when the bottle's being passed, better fill your glass
Encouraging everyone to enjoy themselves and drink up
Cheers, we’re in it for the long haul
Toast to long-term family connections
In seconds, be careful:
Warning that conflict can arise suddenly
“Have you ever spent time in Cleveland?” “NO!”
Initiating a conversation about places that family members have visited
“South Side of Chicago?” “NO!”
Continuation of the conversation about places that family members have visited
“St. Louis?” “NO!”
Continuation of the conversation about places that family members have visited
“Ever heard about a fellow named Ricketts?” “YES!”
Asking if anyone is familiar with a specific person
“Anything to do with his politics?” “NO!”
Clarifying that the inquiry is not political
How ‘bout them Cubs?
Bringing up the topic of the Chicago Cubs baseball team
Just don’t you mention a giant elephant
Warning that some topics should be avoided
I mentioned it once and I think I got away with it
Reflecting on a previous successful attempt to bring up a sensitive topic
Just say, “Hey, what giant elephant
Suggesting a way to refer to sensitive or controversial topics without explicitly mentioning them
In the room?”
Completing the above suggestion as a question
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Scott Thile
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