Coleman
Deep Time Lyrics

The song begins with the line “Boots is getting lonely”, indicating a sense of isolation or lack of connection with others. The repetition of “Going on is boring” reinforces this idea of ennui or weariness with daily routines. The next line, “Tell me when the show is through”, can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be a literal request to be notified when a performance is over, or it could be interpreted more abstractly as a desire for a change in the current situation or a longing for something to look forward to.

The following lines are somewhat surreal and harder to pin down in terms of concrete meaning. “Down streets” could refer to a more downtrodden or seedier part of town, and “parking” implies a sense of transience or impermanence. “Kukuris” is a type of Nepalese knife, and “larking” could be seen as playful or even sinister, depending on interpretation. “Dirty sinks” and “scented food” could point to a contrast between unpleasant or unsavory aspects of life (dirt) and appealing or alluring ones (scented food).

The rest of the song continues in this vein of disjointed and sometimes whimsical imagery. The line “Warm East German handshake” could be interpreted as a reference to Cold War tensions or the collapse of communism. “Common cuts don’t have to pay” could suggest a celebration of simplicity or a desire for a more equal distribution of resources. The song ends on the repeated refrain of “Oh ho-oh you’re never alone / Oh ho-oh so what do you do / Oh ho-oh you never go home / Oh ho-oh they’re looking for you,” which leaves the listener with a sense of unease and uncertainty, as if something is missing or incomplete.