Pins in Dolls
Honeydogs Lyrics
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Now you watching it burn
How could you see the lite
If your back was turned
Well, sticking pins in dolls
And [their] thinking bout you
If the [concord's] in the air
It's probably got a pretty good view
Bottom feeders, nose bleeders
The [van] is at the gates
They want a piece of you
But they're gonna have to wait
Sticking pins in dolls
And their thinking but you
If the concord's in the air
It's probably got a pretty good view
Come out of the dim
Come into the lite
Come out [here you'll see]
Come out the night
They say you're clever
And they'll say you're cute
Little emperor in a birthday suit
You call the shots
The bomb, the dagger, and the firing swat
Lining up to shoot
You're lying [there shaken]
When all your things were taken
And inside your [shop]
You believe
A beautiful [revere], she has a radio antenna
She's sending signals but you can't receive
Sticking pins in dolls
And their thinking 'bout you
If the concord's in the air
It's probably got a pretty good view
Come out of the dim
Come into the lite
Come out here you'll see
Come out of the night
Come out of the night
The Honeydogs' song "Pins in Dolls" is an enigmatic piece with multiple interpretations that might captivate its listeners. The song's lyrics depict a situation where the singer is being watched or hunted, and his or her enemies are closing in while trying to bring them down. The singer has bought a bridge (possibly a metaphor for a risky or ill-considered purchase), and now they are watching it burn, which could represent a futile attempt or a poor judgment call. The lyrics suggest that the singer is receiving unwanted attention, and their enemies are closing in, trying to take a piece of them. The lyrics also evoke a sense of paranoia as the singer imagines people sticking pins in dolls and thinking about them, suggesting a ritualistic attempt to harm or control them.
The refrain of the song emphasizes the fact that the singer's enemies are always watching, and there is nowhere to hide. The Concord (possibly a reference to the supersonic Concorde aircraft) is mentioned as being in the air and having an excellent view, insinuating that the singer's every move is being monitored. The song's lyrics also touch on the singer's sense of isolation, as they feel that they cannot receive the signals that the "beautiful reverie" is sending, despite having a radio antenna.
Line by Line Meaning
You bought a bridge last night
You made a foolish investment decision last night
Now you watching it burn
Now you are witnessing the consequences of your poor investment decision
How could you see the lite
How could you foresee the outcome
If your back was turned
If you were not paying attention to the situation
Well, sticking pins in dolls
Well, attempting to affect someone through supernatural means
And [their] thinking bout you
And they are preoccupied with thoughts of you
If the [concord's] in the air
If the supersonic plane is flying overhead
It's probably got a pretty good view
It probably has a good vantage point of the area
Bottom feeders, nose bleeders
Scavengers and people who reach high without caution
The [van] is at the gates
The vehicle is at the entrance/exit points
They want a piece of you
They want to harm or exploit you
But they're gonna have to wait
But they will have to be patient
Come out of the dim
Come out of obscurity
Come into the lite
Come into the open
Come out [here you'll see]
Come out where you can get a better perspective
Come out the night
Come out of your hiding place
They say you're clever
They compliment your intelligence
And they'll say you're cute
And they'll compliment your appearance
Little emperor in a birthday suit
A person in a position of power with no real authority
You call the shots
You are in control
The bomb, the dagger, and the firing swat
Violent means to enforce your will
Lining up to shoot
Preparing to take action
You're lying [there shaken]
You are lying there shaken (physically and emotionally)
When all your things were taken
When everything you possessed was taken away
And inside your [shop]
And within your inner self
You believe
You are convinced
A beautiful [revere], she has a radio antenna
A beautiful muse who has the power to connect to the divine
She's sending signals but you can't receive
She's sending messages, but you're not receptive to them
Come out of the dim
Come out of obscurity
Come into the lite
Come into the open
Come out here you'll see
Come out where you can get a better perspective
Come out of the night
Come out of your hiding place
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM L. LEVY, NOAH LEVY, TRENT NORTON
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