Slippery Slide
David Kilgour Lyrics
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Been scattered around
Hidden outta fright
But I guess that's kinda smart
Caught out on the other side
To find out they lied
But I've been all right
Could never stand the glare
And the rafter is a full steam header
Yeah
Steamboat drive across ya 20/20
The stars tonight are satellites
Father got a real fire disturber on him
Take a patch and run the length of the seasons round him
Put a feather in the engine and you got a turbine
Oil the wheels for a slippery slide
But I've been all right
Everything so bright
But I'm never right
The lyrics of David Kilgour's song Slippery Slide tell a story of a person who has been through tough times and is trying to make sense of it all. The person has been struggling to sleep and has been feeling scattered and hidden out of fright, but acknowledges that it might be a better approach to protect themselves. The person has also been caught out on the other side after finding out that they were lied to, but they have been doing okay despite it all. The person admits that they have never been able to stand the glare because it always seemed too bright for them. The rafter is a full steam header, which can be interpreted as a strong and powerful force, like a steamboat driving across the water with clear vision (20/20), but even with that clear vision, they see the stars as satellites, indicating that everything might not be as it seems. The person's father seems to be going through a tough time as well, with a "real fire disturber" on him. However, the person suggests a solution to the problem by saying that they can "oil the wheels for a slippery slide," which could mean that they can make things easier and smoother for themselves, even amidst difficult times.
Overall, the song reflects on the struggles of life and how people try to cope with it. It emphasizes the importance of being realistic about the world and taking steps to protect oneself when needed. The song also touches on the idea that not everything is as it seems and that people need to be careful not to just believe what they are told.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waking up all night
I have been unable to sleep properly
Been scattered around
I have been disorganized and scattered
Hidden outta fright
I have been hiding because of fear
But I guess that's kinda smart
I believe that it is smart to hide when in danger
Caught out on the other side
I have been caught out in a difficult situation
To find out they lied
They lied to me about something I believed in
But I've been all right
Despite the difficulties, I have been coping well
Could never stand the glare
I am sensitive to bright light
It always seemed too bright
Bright light has always bothered me
And the rafter is a full steam header
The situation is intense and pressure is high
Yeah
An expression of agreement
Steamboat drive across ya 20/20
The situation is moving fast and it is difficult to keep up
The stars tonight are satellites
Even the natural world is impacted by the modern world's technology
Father got a real fire disturber on him
The singer's father is dealing with a difficult situation
Take a patch and run the length of the seasons round him
A solution needs to be found that will last for a long time
Put a feather in the engine and you got a turbine
Even small changes can lead to big improvements
Oil the wheels for a slippery slide
Preparation is key for difficult situations
But I've been all right
Despite the difficulties, I have been coping well
Everything so bright
The world is full of stimulation that can be overwhelming
But I'm never right
I do not feel like I fit into the world around me
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.