Albums:
Return of the Frog Queen (1996)
The End Sessions (1996)
World Waits (2006)
The Missing Link (2007)
OK Bear (2009)
Ghosts (2017)
Chewing Gum
Jeremy Enigk Lyrics
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And maybe we'll see stars tonight
So crazy to be in chewing gum
So hazy to be in stars
Angel, worms arrive to sup here
Angel, we'll see stars tonight
So crazy to be in chewing gum
Don't go teary eyes golden
I deserve it
This time I drown in the sea
Don't go carry my burdens
Dreams I've once dreamt
They'll see I'm all strung out
Lately funny things arise
And maybe we'll see stars tonight
So crazy to be in chewing gum
So hazy to be in stars
Don't go teary eyes golden
I deserve it
This time I drown in the sea
Don't go carry my burdens
Dreams I've once dreamt
Lest you might remember me
Can't tell when the lights on
It's dark near the stars
They'll see I'm all strung out
Lately funny things arise
And maybe we'll see stars tonight
So crazy to be in chewing gum
So hazy to be in love
The lyrics of "Chewing Gum" by Jeremy Enigk reflect on the idea of fleeting moments and the transience of life. The themes of the song are ephemeral moments, dreaming, and being strung out. The chorus line "So crazy to be in chewing gum, so hazy to be in stars" can be interpreted as the contrasting concepts of triviality versus the sublime, as well as the idea of being present in the moment (chewing gum) versus gazing into the future (stars).
The verses juxtapose imagery of angelic beings and worms feasting alongside the contrasting emotions of elation (seeing stars, crazy with chewing gum) and sadness or regret (don't go teary eyes golden, carry my burdens). The chorus repeats, reinforcing the idea of the ephemerality of the moment and the fleeting nature of life.
The bridge provides a lyrical break, and the words "This time, I drown in the sea" suggests a darkness or deep sadness, while "Dreams I've once dreamt" highlights the sense of nostalgia or looking back at memories that may no longer be attainable.
Overall, "Chewing Gum" is a lyrically introspective song that reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the transience of moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately funny things arise
Unexpected and humorous events have been occurring lately
And maybe we'll see stars tonight
There is a possibility that we will witness celestial bodies in the sky tonight
So crazy to be in chewing gum
It is bizarre to be in a state of being sticky and malleable like chewing gum
So hazy to be in stars
It is unclear and confusing to be among the stars
Angel, worms arrive to sup here
An angelic entity is accompanied by wriggling, earthy creatures to dine
Angel, we'll see stars tonight
The same angelic entity is anticipating viewing the stars later on
Don't go teary eyes golden
Do not cry or shed tears of gold, as that would be an unreasonable and impossible scenario
I deserve it
The artist believes they deserve some sort of punishment or retribution
This time I drown in the sea
The artist is metaphorically drowning in a large body of water
Don't go carry my burdens
Please do not bear the weight of my struggles and hardships
Dreams I've once dreamt
The singer is referencing dreams they had in the past
They'll see I'm all strung out
Others will recognize and observe that the artist is unraveling and devolving
Lest you might remember me
Just in case you forget or do not recall who I am
Can't tell when the lights on
It is difficult to discern what is happening or what is true when the light is shining
It's dark near the stars
Despite the shining stars, the surrounding area is dark and unclear
So crazy to be in chewing gum
It is absurd to be in a state of being sticky and malleable like chewing gum
So hazy to be in love
It is unclear and confusing to be in a state of romantic love
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Written by: JEREMY ENIGK
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