Braindead
Harvey Fox Lyrics
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(You gotta wake up)
I am waking
Lying braindead
On the freeway
Drove the wrong way
Down a one-way
On the ceiling singing
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
I am floating
Lying face up
In the deep end
On the tail end
Of the weekend
You can meet me
On the ceiling singing
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
Wait! I thought I thought of something
Nah, I just forgot
It happens pretty often
Happens quite a lot
I tend to lose my way when
Lost in conversation
Try to think of something
Anything at all
Anything at all
Hey! You're awesome at repeating (Repeating)
Everything you hear now (Everything)
Polly wanna cracker (I wanna)
Crack open the mirror (Crack)
Now, look in that reflection (Open)
Tell me what you see there (Tell me)
Try to think of something (You see)
Anything at all
Anything at all
I never intend
The way this all will end
But all my best intentions
I just piss into the wind
I am waking
Lying braindead
In my own bed
On the tail end
Of the evening
Come and meet me
On the ceiling singing
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
The song "Braindead" by Harvey Fox seems to be about the singer's state of mind and experiences while feeling disconnected from reality. The opening lines suggest a need to wake up and become aware of what's happening. The reference to being braindead and lying on the freeway indicates a feeling of being lost and not in control, potentially making poor decisions like driving in the wrong direction. The mention of winding up on the ceiling singing implies a state of disorientation and being detached from the normal reality.
The second verse describes a similar sense of being adrift, this time in water. The line "On the tail end of the weekend" suggests that the singer may be feeling the effects of indulgence or excess. Meeting on the ceiling again suggests a disconnection from reality, as if floating in a dream-like state.
The bridge of the song introduces the theme of forgetfulness and difficulty in retaining thoughts. The lyrics suggest that the singer often has moments of losing their train of thought or forgetting what they were going to say. This may contribute to the sense of being braindead and disconnected from one's own mind.
The chorus throughout the song consists of repetitive syllables, which could represent the fragmented and scattered thoughts of the singer. It adds to the overall feeling of confusion and disorientation.
The verses and bridge of the song highlight the struggle to maintain focus and coherence in conversations. The mention of Polly wanting a cracker could be a metaphor for the desire to break free from this mental state and find clarity or a new perspective. The reference to looking in the mirror and trying to think of something suggests a self-reflective moment, questioning one's own identity and purpose.
The final verse brings back the image of waking up braindead, this time in the comfort of one's own bed. It implies a continuation of this state of mind, even in the familiar surroundings of home. The line "Come and meet me on the ceiling singing" may suggest a longing for connection or understanding from others who are also feeling detached from reality.
Overall, the lyrics of "Braindead" depict a fragmented and disjointed state of mind, exploring themes of disconnection, forgetfulness, and a longing for clarity and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
(Hey)
A call to attention and wakefulness
(You gotta wake up)
An urging to become aware and conscious
I am waking
I am becoming aware
Lying braindead
Existing in a state of mental numbness
On the freeway
In the midst of life's chaotic journey
Drove the wrong way
Taking a path opposite to what is expected or desired
Down a one-way
Moving against the flow or direction
And I wound up
Finding myself
On the ceiling singing
In an unexpected and surreal state, expressing oneself
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
An exclamation of unidentified sounds or thoughts
I am floating
I am suspended in a state of uncertainty
Lying face up
Being vulnerable and exposed
In the deep end
In the midst of a challenging or overwhelming situation
On the tail end
Towards the end or conclusion
Of the weekend
After a period of leisure or relaxation
You can meet me
You have the opportunity to join me
Wait! I thought I thought of something
Pause! I believed I had an idea or realization
Nah, I just forgot
No, I simply lost the thought or memory
It happens pretty often
This occurrence is frequent or common
Happens quite a lot
It occurs on a regular basis
I tend to lose my way when
I often become disoriented or confused
Lost in conversation
Engaged in a dialogue, losing track of my thoughts
Try to think of something
Make an effort to come up with an idea
Anything at all
Any thought or concept, regardless of significance
Hey! You're awesome at repeating (Repeating)
Hey! You excel at replicating and echoing
Everything you hear now (Everything)
Every input you receive presently
Polly wanna cracker (I wanna)
A desire to have or obtain something, paralleling a parrot's request for a cracker
Crack open the mirror (Crack)
Break the illusion or facade
Now, look in that reflection (Open)
Now, examine that image of yourself
Tell me what you see there (Tell me)
Share with me your observations and perceptions
Try to think of something (You see)
Attempt to conceive a thought or idea based on what you perceive
Anything at all
Any notion or concept, without limitations
I never intend
I never plan or aim
The way this all will end
The manner in which everything will conclude
But all my best intentions
Despite my sincere desires and hopes
I just piss into the wind
My efforts end up useless or futile
In my own bed
Within my personal space or comfort zone
On the tail end
Towards the conclusion or last part
Of the evening
As nighttime approaches
Come and meet me
Join me or interact with me
On the ceiling singing
In an elevated state, expressing oneself through song
Da-Na-Na-Na Na Na Na
A rhythmic vocalization, representing indeterminate sounds or thoughts
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Colin Borows, Jessica Blanchet
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