King Missile III 1998 - present
* John S. Hall - vocals: singing and spoken word
* Sasha Forte - bass, violin, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
* Bradford Reed - pencilina, drums, percussion, synthesizer, backing vocals
Metanoia
King Missile Lyrics
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Proletarion chariots
Polyunsaturated cinemaplexi
Glass cathedrals
Anxious daffodils
Falling off the window sill
But better still a sleeping pill L-tryptophan's illegal
Swirling in a cloud of unknowing
Silence, violence
Swirling in a cloud of unknowing
Hellacool swimming pools
Corperate tools vestibules
Herring bones monotones
Macrocosmic snowcones
Stroking the ego
Wrapping it up in swaddling clothes
Anointing it with aluminum foil
Squirming unlearning
Swirling in a cloud of unknowing
Silence, violence
Swirling in a cloud of unknowing
Aluminum siding salesmen
Drowning in a sea of alliteration
Relentlessly searching for
Non existent clarity
Big fat bluffin' anguished muffin
Bad brain H.R. Puffinstuffin
Dirty socks, onobox
Goldilox and cream cheese
Drunken boat billy goat
Trapped in annete funnicello
Full of fish and roses and the posies
Squirming unlearning
Swirling in a cloud of unknowing
Silence, violence
Swirling in a cloud of unknowing
Quantum plumbing, the pineal gland
The sixth chakra, the seventh seal
Enveloping pelicans pecking at the crumbs
Of enlightenment
Retrograde planets plunging into the arms of america
The lyrics to "Metanoia" by King Missile appear to be a stream of consciousness amalgamation of various phrases and concepts that ultimately convey the idea of searching for enlightenment or truth. The imagery used is often absurd and nonsensical, yet somehow poetic in their juxtaposition. The first stanza describes various objects and sensations, from bassinets to sleeping pills to glass cathedrals, all of which seem to represent the confusion and anxiety of modern life. The second stanza touches on similar ideas, depicting swimming pools, corporate tools, and aluminum foil-anointed egos. The final stanza delves into the metaphysical, mentioning quantum plumbing, the pineal gland, and the chakras, before concluding with the enigmatic image of retrograde planets plunging into the arms of America.
Perhaps the most striking aspect of these lyrics is the way they refuse to conform to any traditional narrative structure or logical progression. Instead, they present a series of seemingly unrelated images and concepts that invite the listener to make connections and draw their own conclusions. The overall effect is disorienting yet oddly compelling, echoing the tumultuous and confusing nature of the spiritual quest that the song seems to be exploring.
Line by Line Meaning
Bassinets, clarinets
Infant cradles and musical instruments
Proletarian chariots
The working class using crude transportation
Polyunsaturated cinemaplexi
Movies theaters offering healthy food options
Glass cathedrals
Huge, magnificent buildings of worship made of glass
Anxious daffodils
Nervous yellow flowers
Falling off the window sill
Dropping and losing hope or purpose
But better still a sleeping pill L-tryptophan's illegal
Resorting to a pill to find peace and relaxation, even if it's not legal
Squirming unlearning
Struggling and rethinking or rejecting what was once learned
Swirling in a cloud of unknowing
Being uncertain and unclear, lost in confusion
Silence, violence
The quiet and internal conflict
Hellacool swimming pools
Very cool, luxurious swimming areas
Corporate tools vestibules
Business locations used as tools for work
Herring bones monotones
Repetitive patterns like fish bones or a dull sound or appearance
Macrocosmic snowcones
Big, all-encompassing snow cones (frozen treats)
Stroking the ego
Praising oneself or affirming one's importance
Wrapping it up in swaddling clothes
Protecting something or someone like a newborn baby
Anointing it with aluminum foil
Covering up or shielding something from external factors
Aluminum siding salesmen
People selling a specific type of metal for house exteriors
Drowning in a sea of alliteration
Being overwhelmed by repetition of sounds or letters
Relentlessly searching for non-existent clarity
Trying hard to find something that doesn't exist, in this case, clarity
Big fat bluffin' anguished muffin
A large, deceitful and troubled person
Bad brain H.R. Puffinstuffin
Someone with bad thoughts or ideas, referencing a children's TV character
Dirty socks, onobox
Foul-smelling socks and a type of box
Goldilox and cream cheese
Two different foods put together to objectify someone, here, a woman
Drunken boat billy goat
A drunk and dishonest person
Trapped in annete funnicello
Being stuck or confined, referencing a TV actress
Full of fish and roses and the posies
Filled with overwhelming sensations, including positive emotions
Quantum plumbing, the pineal gland
Advanced ideas regarding quantum physics and a part of the brain
The sixth chakra, the seventh seal
Concepts from Eastern medicine, which are said to connect to spirituality
Enveloping pelicans pecking at the crumbs of enlightenment
Around wisdom, as it's limited and hard to grasp
Retrograde planets plunging into the arms of America
Celestial bodies moving backwards and falling into the open arms of the United States
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS XEFOS, DAVE RICK, JOHN S. HALL, ROGER MURDOCK
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