Limbo
Gorilla Rodeo! Lyrics
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Count the red veins in your eyes,
Blame the wind, don't blame the liquor,
Make up an alibi.
Talk about our pretty garden,
I will listen and repeat,
How the dogwood trees will blossom,
Like in the magazines.
Will it be like this forever?
Is it really all we need?
Just the three of us together,
In our limbo, you and me,
And our good friend TV.
Strut around and play the hero.
By the time when you return,
I'll be waiting by the window,
And watch your dinner burn.
Watch your favourite dinner burn.
Don't pretend that you are sleeping,
Don't you call me hard to touch.
Would you rather hear me weeping?
Do I ask too much?
Do I really ask too much?
Will it be like this forever?
Is it really all we need?
Just the three of us together,
In our limbo, you and me,
And our good friend TV.
Isn't life full of surprises?
Close your eyes and count to ten.
When you finally raise your eyelids,
I will long be gone by then.
Will it be like this forever?
Is it really all we need?
Just the three of us together,
In our limbo, you and me,
And our good friend TV.
Isn't life full of surprises?
Close your eyes and count to ten.
When you finally raise your eyelids,
I will long be gone by then.
The lyrics of "Limbo" by Gorilla Rodeo! paint a picture of a couple in a state of stagnation as they exist together in their own secluded world. The reference to looking in the mirror and counting the red veins in the eyes is a nod to the heavy drinking that is likely taking place in this limbo-like state. The blame is placed on the wind rather than the liquor itself, suggesting a denial of responsibility for their actions. The mention of a "pretty garden" and admiring the blooming dogwood trees in magazines provides a glimpse into the mundane activities and limited view of the world that they are experiencing.
The second verse depicts a power dynamic between the two individuals, with one strutting around as a hero while the other waits and watches their dinner burn. There is a plea for honesty and communication, with the singer asking their partner not to pretend to be sleeping and to acknowledge their feelings. The repetition of the question "Will it be like this forever?" suggests a fear of being stuck in this limbo indefinitely. The final stanza adds a sense of finality to the lyrics, with the singer hinting at leaving while their partner is distracted.
Overall, the lyrics of "Limbo" offer a commentary on the dangers of complacency and the struggles of maintaining a meaningful relationship in isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a look into the mirror,
Examine yourself and really see who you are
Count the red veins in your eyes,
Acknowledge your flaws and mistakes
Blame the wind, don't blame the liquor,
Place the fault on outside circumstances rather than yourself
Make up an alibi.
Come up with an excuse for your actions
Talk about our pretty garden,
Discuss the pleasant parts of our relationship
I will listen and repeat,
I will listen to your words and give you attention
How the dogwood trees will blossom,
How we can have hope for the future of our relationship
Like in the magazines,
Like the idealized versions of relationships we see in media
Will it be like this forever?
Questioning whether our current state is permanent
Is it really all we need?
Asking if our relationship is enough to satisfy us
Just the three of us together,
Just us and the television, alone in our world
In our limbo, you and me,
Stuck in a state of uncertainty and stagnation
And our good friend TV.
Our shared source of entertainment and distraction
Strut around and play the hero.
Act confident and strong
By the time when you return,
When you come back from wherever you've been
I'll be waiting by the window,
I'll be eagerly anticipating your return
And watch your dinner burn.
Watching your meal cook, but ultimately letting it go to waste
Watch your favourite dinner burn.
Deliberately letting your favorite meal burn without intervention
Don't pretend that you are sleeping,
Don't ignore me or avoid difficult conversations
Don't you call me hard to touch.
Don't say that I'm difficult or emotionally distant
Would you rather hear me weeping?
Asking if you'd prefer to hear my raw emotions rather than my silence
Do I ask too much?
Questioning if my needs are too great or unreasonable
Isn't life full of surprises?
Reflecting on the unexpected moments in life
Close your eyes and count to ten.
Take a moment to pause and reflect
When you finally raise your eyelids,
Looking towards the future
I will long be gone by then.
Implying that the relationship won't last until that point in time
Will it be like this forever?
Repeating the earlier question, emphasizing the idea of stagnancy
Is it really all we need?
Reiterating the idea that what we have may not be fulfilling
Just the three of us together,
Continuing to describe our isolated world
In our limbo, you and me,
Repeating the idea of being stuck in a state of uncertainty
And our good friend TV.
Emphasizing the role that television plays in our lives
Contributed by Adalyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.