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Jimmy Somerville; Sally Herbert Lyrics
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Man in a box wants to burn my soul
And I'm tired, and I'm tired
Is that the truth he says
The pain is easy
Too many words, too many words
If you're hearing screams
Come back child, come back
My hands are dry
But I know they're gonna make it
Just one more night
Too many words, too many words
These lyrics paint an eerie picture of despair and hopelessness. The singer is feeling exhausted, both physically and emotionally. They seem to be trapped in some kind of dark place, with a man in a box who wants to destroy their soul. The pain is overwhelming, and the singer is struggling to find the truth amidst all the noise and confusion. They are haunted by screams and a sense of loss, but they are also holding on to a glimmer of hope that they will make it through the night.
The repetition of the phrase "too many words" suggests that the singer is overwhelmed and unable to process all the information and emotions they are experiencing. They are reaching a breaking point, unable to cope with the intensity of their pain.
Overall, these lyrics capture the feeling of being trapped in a dark and painful place, unable to escape the noise and confusion of one's own thoughts and emotions. The vivid imagery and repetition of key phrases create a sense of despair and desperation, while the underlying hope suggests that there is still a chance for redemption and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Three inches above the floor
Feeling low and down, barely standing
Man in a box wants to burn my soul
An external force is threatening to harm and damage my inner self
And I'm tired, and I'm tired
Exhausted, drained, and lacking energy
Is that the truth he says
Questioning if what I am being told is really honest and factual
The pain is easy
Enduring pain seems more manageable than dealing with complicated emotions
Too many words, too many words
Overwhelmed by excessive and unnecessary chatter
And I can hear 'em
Still aware of the noise and commotion surrounding me
If you're hearing screams
When you become aware of distress and anguish in others
Come back child, come back
Trying to escape from a situation that causes pain and suffering
My hands are dry
Feeling helpless and powerless to act
But I know they're gonna make it
Believing and having hope that things will eventually get better
Just one more night
Enduring and surviving one more day at a time
Too many words, too many words
Repeating the overwhelming nature of too much talk and not enough action
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Written by: BOB REGAN, TIM NICHOLS
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