Arnica Montana
Hersh Kristin Lyrics

The baby's so simian
The baby appears to have evolutionary features similar to that of a monkey

I guess we never evolved completely
It seems that as a species, humans have not fully progressed in terms of evolution

You can see it in me
This evolutionary lack is also evident in my own characteristics

A naked grass widow moment
A brief instance of feeling vulnerable and alone, exposed as if standing in an open field

Did you see his beautiful eyes
Were you able to witness the beauty and depth in his gaze

In the red twilight
During the fading light of the evening, causing a reddish hue

We've done our time
We have served our share of punishment

In the pressure cooker
Within an intense and stressful environment

On arnica montana
Under the influence of a natural remedy known as arnica montana, possibly to alleviate physical or emotional pain

With the desperate
Alongside those who are filled with extreme hopelessness and urgency

Tearing down the highway
Rapidly moving forward on the road, potentially fleeing or searching for something

Like they've got no place to stay
As if they have nowhere to call home and feel a sense of belonging

A fulgent fourth grader
A brilliant and radiant fourth-grade student

Dressed in nylon and blue
Wearing clothing made of synthetic material and colored blue

A sheepish smile just for you
A shy and slightly embarrassed smile specifically directed towards you

We lit our caps
We ignited our hats or small devices worn on the head

And fingernails
And our own nails on our fingers

And leaves behind the back porch
And left objects made of leaves on the rear exterior of the house

Through the smoke
Despite the presence of smoke in the air

Four shining eyes
The eyes of four individuals radiating light or brightness

The future's later
The future will occur at a later time

Everybody's here
Every person is present