Pullman Washington
Deep Blue Something Lyrics


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Crawl to the window
Whisper to me if it snowed
We'll plot to murder each other
And I'll be your alibi.

Bind me with wire
Tell me your favorite vice
And I'll discuss my childhood
If you need a sedative

[Chorus:]
I like rain,
The innocence in praying
The faded faintly childhood
Smell of plastic
When it's set to burn,
Angel dust, the two of us,
Fresh-faced reminders
Of lessons that we'll
Never learn.

I see you're sleeping
You always can cry if it helps
My soul is by the telephone
If you're needing sympathy.
And the rain won't wash away
All that you hold to be true
It remains somehow indifferent
Regarding the weatherman.





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Deep Blue Something's song "Pullman Washington" seem to describe a relationship that is intense and possibly tumultuous. The first verse starts with the singer crawling to the window and asking if it has snowed outside. This could be a metaphor for their emotional state - they may be feeling "cold" or detached. The lines "We'll plot to murder each other, And I'll be your alibi" suggest a sense of humor about their relationship, but also a level of vulnerability. They may be admitting that they are capable of hurting each other, but are still willing to protect and support each other.


The second verse is even more cryptic, with references to being bound with wire and discussing favorite vices. The line "If you need a sedative" implies that they are both dealing with some kind of emotional pain or anxiety, and may be using drugs to cope. The chorus provides some insight into their outlook on life - they find beauty in rain and childhood memories, but also feel a sense of frustration at the fact that they never seem to learn from their experiences.


The final verse suggests that one of the partners is sleeping and possibly crying. The singer offers sympathy and reassurance in the form of their "soul by the telephone." The line "And the rain won't wash away all that you hold to be true" is particularly poignant, as it seems to suggest that even in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty, there are some things that remain constant and meaningful.


Overall, "Pullman Washington" is a song that touches on themes of love, pain, and resilience. It portrays a complex relationship that is both loving and fraught with tension, and suggests that even in the midst of difficult times, there is still beauty and hope to be found.


Line by Line Meaning

Crawl to the window
Make your way slowly to the window


Whisper to me if it snowed
Tell me quietly if it snowed


We'll plot to murder each other
We'll make jokes about harming each other


And I'll be your alibi
I'll cover for you if you need an excuse


Bind me with wire
Tie me up with wire


Tell me your favorite vice
Confide in me your personal weakness


And I'll discuss my childhood
I'll open up about my past


If you need a sedative
If you need help relaxing


[Chorus:]
The chorus begins


I like rain,
I enjoy rain


The innocence in praying
The purity in prayer


The faded faintly childhood
The vague remnants of childhood


Smell of plastic
The scent of burning plastic


When it's set to burn,
When it's being intentionally destroyed


Angel dust, the two of us,
A reference to the drug PCP and the effects of it on a person


Fresh-faced reminders
Youthful memories


Of lessons that we'll
Things we should have learned but haven't


Never learn.
We keep making the same mistakes


I see you're sleeping
I notice that you're sleeping


You always can cry if it helps
You can always cry if it makes you feel better


My soul is by the telephone
I'm always here for you


If you're needing sympathy.
If you need someone to empathize with you


And the rain won't wash away
The rain can't erase


All that you hold to be true
Your true beliefs and feelings


It remains somehow indifferent
It doesn't care about your feelings


Regarding the weatherman.
Despite what the weather forecast says


[Chorus]
The chorus repeats




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOBY D. PIPES, TODD DAVID PIPES

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