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Johnny Hobo & The Freight Trains / Mantits Lyrics
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Because Hell sleeps around and Heaven wants a divorce
Tonight I burn my bookshelf to be free
Because even a rebel tradition is slavery
Tonight I bake my madness a birthday cake
Because even the insomniacs aren't awake
Tonight I burn my home while Beethoven plays
Live like I died yesterday
Today a stampede killed Superman
And Apollo and Dionysus both got hanged
Today the revolution laughed and spit in my face
But all-expenses-paid Dada will take its place
Today the dropouts are smarter than the PhDs
As they took off with everyone's car without the keys
Today I bled failure all the way up to the sky
And I grinned hopelessly as I sit down to die
As I sit down to die
As I sit down to die
The lyrics of "[Untitled]" by Johnny Hobo & The Freight Trains / Mantits reflect a deep sense of disillusionment and rebellion against societal norms and expectations. The song portrays a protagonist who is fed up with the hypocrisy and constraints of both Heaven and Hell. The first verse, "Tonight I bury Old William without remorse," suggests a rejection of the past, including the norms and values that have been imposed upon them. They are ready to let go of the burden of tradition, even if it means breaking free from the rebel tradition itself.
The second verse, "Tonight I bake my madness a birthday cake," expresses a desire to celebrate their own madness and individuality, even if it sets them apart from others. The line "So tomorrow I can live like I died yesterday" implies a longing for freedom from the weight of the past and an opportunity to start afresh.
The third verse, "Today a stampede killed Superman," suggests a loss of faith in heroes and symbols of strength and power. The revolution, which is usually associated with hope and change, is portrayed as mocking and disrespectful. The singer finds solace in the chaotic and nonsensical Dadaist movement, which challenges traditional artistic and societal conventions.
The final verse, "Today the dropouts are smarter than the PhDs," underscores a rejection of traditional education systems and the perception that societal dropouts can possess a different kind of wisdom. The singer recognizes their own failure and mortality but faces it with a wry grin and a sense of hopelessness.
Overall, the lyrics of "[Untitled]" convey a profound dissatisfaction with established norms and a yearning for freedom and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight I bury Old William without remorse
I am letting go of my past and moving forward without any regrets or guilt.
Because Hell sleeps around and Heaven wants a divorce
Both the negative and positive aspects of life have turned their backs on me.
Tonight I burn my bookshelf to be free
I am releasing myself from the constraints and limitations of knowledge and societal norms.
Because even a rebel tradition is slavery
Even the act of rebelling against established norms can still lead to being trapped and controlled.
Tonight I bake my madness a birthday cake
I am embracing and celebrating my own insanity or unconventional thoughts.
Because even the insomniacs aren't awake
Even those who are sleepless and restless can still be oblivious to the true realities of life.
Tonight I burn my home while Beethoven plays
I am destroying my familiar surroundings and routines, accompanied by the music of a genius.
So tomorrow I can live like I died yesterday
I want to live each day with the freedom and fearlessness as if I have already experienced death.
Today a stampede killed Superman
Even the most powerful and invincible figures can be brought down by chaotic and unpredictable events.
And Apollo and Dionysus both got hanged
Both the gods of order and revelry have been punished and brought down.
Today the revolution laughed and spit in my face
The uprising and change I had hoped for has mocked and rejected me.
But all-expenses-paid Dada will take its place
However, the avant-garde and nonsensical movement of Dada will replace and challenge the existing order.
Today the dropouts are smarter than the PhDs
Those who have abandoned traditional education possess a deeper and more insightful understanding.
As they took off with everyone's car without the keys
They have claimed ownership and control over their own lives without conforming to societal expectations or requirements.
Today I bled failure all the way up to the sky
I have experienced failure so deeply and intensely that it reaches the highest realms of existence.
And I grinned hopelessly as I sit down to die
In the face of despair and impending death, I find solace in a grim and helpless smile.
As I sit down to die
Emphasizing the acceptance of mortality and the readiness to face the end.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Patrick Schneeweis
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Rachel Maxine Chambers
I honestly dont think I'll ever really get over this album
ニコ
I've been sober for a while now, and feel generally much better about my life, but every once in a while I come back to this album and have to cry a little.
Rachel Maxine Chambers
@ニコ I understand absolutely. Just nice to vibe to a familiar pain
Willow Mayfair
My personal manifesto
Darrin Liddy
Never
Hannah Banna
Never
ChineseCheeseSqueeze
You really don't find this album, it finds you
Kamm
that is so right, i found it randomly in my recommended and jesus christ did it change my life or what
C H S
Yeah I just accidentally clicked on this in the recommended and listen to the whole thing
Dead Boyfriend
It found me driving from FL to IN in a 2016 winter for a short-notice move.
Pregnant girlfriend asleep in the passenger seat. No idea where my life was going and seeing snow on the road for the first time in years, with my entire life to that point crammed in a trailer, heading to a state i'd never been to.
I've been lost in the rabbit hole ever since.