Coconut
Fever Ray (Www.CdMundial.Com) Lyrics

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He came back one day and
Told me stories that I now dream of
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)

Open atmosphere
Take me anywhere
Take me there
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)

We have water mouth
Sand in pockets and a strained household
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)

When the night falls
There is fire in the bungalow

Lay back with a big cigar
Lay back we are where we are

Lay back with a big cigar
Lay back this is where we are

Overall Meaning

In "Coconut," Fever Ray tells a story about a man who returns after being away, sharing stories that now fill the singer's dreams. The song creates a dream-like atmosphere with its serene and hypnotic melody, and the lyrics evoke a sense of both escape and longing. The line "open atmosphere, take me anywhere" suggests a desire to leave behind the constraints of everyday life and find a sense of liberation in a new space. The mention of "water mouth" and "sand in pockets" implies the couple has recently returned from a tropical vacation, and the phrase "strained household" hints at the complexities of their domestic life.

As night falls, the bungalow they are in becomes a place of comfort and intimacy. The image of laying back with a big cigar suggests a kind of indulgence, a moment of relaxation and pleasure amid the stresses of daily life. The repetition of the phrase "lay back, we are where we are" emphasizes a kind of acceptance of the present moment, a surrender to the here and now.

Line by Line Meaning

He came back one day and
He returned at some point and

Told me stories that I now dream of
Shared tales that I now imagine

Open atmosphere
Free and unrestrained environment

Take me anywhere
Transport me to anyplace

Take me there
Bring me to that location

We have water mouth
We thirst for adventure

Sand in pockets and a strained household
Carrying memories of the beach amidst tough times at home

When the night falls
As darkness sets in

There is fire in the bungalow
The bungalow is ablaze with warmth and light

Lay back with a big cigar
Relax with a large cigar

Lay back we are where we are
Rest easy, we are in our current location