Mama Won't You Keep Them Castles In The Air And Burning
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Lyrics

Invisible like all the reasons
I feel like I'm not seen, much like how all the hidden reasons behind people's actions go unnoticed.

Dark and cold like all the seasons
The current situation is bleak and uninviting, just like the coldest and darkest parts of the year.

Things are not as you would have them
You're dissatisfied with the way things are right now, and they don't meet the expectations you had for them.

I'm no man and you're no woman
Our genders don't define us or our abilities, and we shouldn't be restricted by them.

I guess I hope to see you sometime
Although we won't cross paths again, I still have a small hope that we'll meet again in the future.

Though our paths will never intertwine again
We've gone our separate ways, and it's highly unlikely that we'll ever meet again in the future.

I hope you notice
I want you to be aware of the things I'm doing and the decisions I'm making.

I'm no hare and you're no tortoise
We're not necessarily in a race or competition, and the pace we're moving at doesn't define our success.

And I'm touched by the same sad feeling of dread
I feel the same sense of sadness and fear that you do, but it's not something we can change.

Just to know that you can't wait to see me dead
It hurts to know that you're wishing for my death, even if it's just figuratively.

An idea in your head and a compass in your hand
You have a plan in mind, and you're determined to follow through with it, even if it takes time and effort to achieve your goals.

On a mission to a foreign land
You're venturing outside your comfort zone and exploring new territory, both physically and mentally.

So now I'm out for political favors
I'm using my connections and influence to gain an advantage in the political landscape.

A salary that corresponds with labor
I want to be fairly compensated for the work I do and the value I provide to my industry.

Big house and a morning paper
I want a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle, complete with a spacious home and access to the latest news and information.

Good fences that make good neighbors
It's important to establish boundaries with others in order to maintain positive and healthy relationships, both personally and professionally.

I'm at the end
I've reached the conclusion or final stages of something.

This here my rope
This is my last hope or attempt at making something happen.

Another year to write and read the book I wrote
I'm going to spend the next year focusing on my writing, both creating new content and rereading my past work.

No dialing out
I'm unable to escape from my current situation or circumstances, no matter how hard I try.

For a good time
I'm not just seeking entertainment or enjoyment, but rather something that will truly satisfy me on a deeper level.

To bathroom wall
I'm reduced to writing insincere or meaningless messages on a bathroom stall, as a form of self-expression or release.

Toss it a dime
I'm willing to give into temptation or recklessness, even if it's just a small amount of money.

Dead king dead swing
A reminder that even the most powerful and influential people will eventually pass away or lose their influence.

Ali look out!
A call to be alert and aware of our surroundings, as there are always dangers and challenges around us.

We have new rules
Things have changed, and there are different ways of doing things that we need to adapt to and follow.

To do without
We need to learn to live without certain luxuries and comforts, and focus on the essentials instead.

You talk of Jesus
You frequently mention or bring up religious themes or figures, which can be polarizing or divisive for some people.

Until I'm well red
You continue to talk and share your opinions until others have grown tired or annoyed by hearing them repeatedly.

Swimming
Emphasizing the idea that we're in a state of immersion or being carried away by something larger than ourselves.

Why settle down?
Why would we want to limit ourselves or confine ourselves to a single place or lifestyle when there's so much more to experience?

Why even try?
It can be difficult to find motivation or purpose when the odds seem stacked against us or our goals seem impossible to achieve.

Me tiger mouth
Asserting that you're fierce and determined, like a tiger ready to pounce.

Meet bloodless eye
Amidst the chaos and intensity, there are those who seem unaffected or unemotional, like a calm and still eye amidst a storm.

So drop dead stock
We're disregarding traditional expectations or norms, and taking a risk by pursuing something different or unconventional.

What hallen tree?
Expressing confusion or disbelief about something, as if to say 'what are you talking about?'

I leave New York
Making a big change, breaking from past habits or routines, and embarking on a new journey or direction.

For other cities
Broadening horizons and exploring new places, both literally and figuratively.

Which let me play
Finding freedom and enjoyment in new environments and opportunities.

With gas and fire
Taking risks and pushing boundaries, even if it means facing danger or uncertainty.

Took out an ad
Promoting oneself or one's services in order to gain more recognition or success.

Best friend for hire
The idea that friendship and companionship can be commercialized or objectified, rather than genuine or authentic.

Know that Mama told me
Recalling advice or guidance from a trusted figure, such as a parent, and using that to guide our decisions.

Never to come
Being warned or advised against doing something, even when we feel it's necessary or worthwhile.

But I came softly, slowly
Moving forward cautiously and deliberately, even in the face of adversity or resistance.

Banging me metal drum
Creating or expressing oneself through music or art, and using that to cope with or process emotions.

Like Berryman
Paying homage to a successful or influential artist or writer, and striving to achieve similar levels of success or acclaim.

Bed-wet poet fears
The anxieties and insecurities we feel as creative individuals, and the concern that our work won't be received positively or understood by others.

That better men drink taller beers
Acknowledging that those who are more successful or accomplished might also have different standards or expectations for themselves, and perhaps indulge in more luxurious or expensive pleasures.

Like scientist
Approaching things with a logical and methodical mindset, seeking to analyze and understand the world around us.

I lost my glove
Experiencing loss or setbacks, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant they might be.

To bloody fists
Being caught up in violence or aggression, perhaps as a victim or as a participant.

And harder drugs
Escalating one's behaviors or actions to more extreme or dangerous levels, such as drug abuse or addiction.

So split the night
Breaking free from the darkness or stagnation, and pursuing a new direction or opportunity.

And we get young
Feeling rejuvenated or hopeful, even when circumstances might suggest otherwise.

Like sacred cow
Referring to something or someone that's highly regarded or protected, but perhaps unwarrantedly so.

Without a tongue who sang a song sing
The idea that even if we can't speak, we still have a voice that can be heard and recognized, such as through singing or other forms of expression.

time does not cut deep but cuts most absurdly.....
Time doesn't always have the impact that we expect it to, and sometimes its effects can be more confusing or unexpected than we anticipate.

so la da dum
A nonsensical phrase used to punctuate the end of the song or line, emphasizing the idea that not everything has to have a clear or logical meaning.