7 And 7 Is
Love (Arthur Lee & Love Band) Lyrics
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I'd sit inside a bottle and pretend that I was in a can
In my lonely room I'd sit my mind in an ice cream cone
You can throw me if you want to 'cause I'm a bone and I go
Oop-ip-ip oop-ip-ip, yeah!
If I don''t start cryin' it's because that I have got no eyes
My father''s in the fireplace and my dog lies hypnotized
Through a crack of light I was unable to find my way
Oop-ip-ip oop-ip-ip, yeah!
One... Two... Three... Four!
The lyrics to "7 And 7 Is" by Love (Arthur Lee & Love Band) paint a surreal and introspective picture of the struggles and confusions of growing up and navigating the complexities of adulthood. The song begins with a nostalgic reflection on childhood, as the singer recalls his dreams of becoming a man. However, these thoughts are transformed into a metaphorical state of confinement, where he feels trapped inside a bottle, pretending to be something he's not.
The lyrics then delve into a sense of isolation and loneliness, as the singer describes sitting in his lonely room, with his mind encapsulated within an ice cream cone. This abstract imagery suggests a detachment from reality and an inability to connect with others. The line "You can throw me if you want to 'cause I'm a bone" signifies a feeling of vulnerability and powerlessness, as if he is just a mere skeleton subjected to the whims of others.
The second verse unfolds with even more enigmatic scenes, as the singer reveals that he lacks the ability to cry because he has no eyes. This line could be interpreted as a metaphor for emotional numbness or detachment, a defense mechanism to shield oneself from pain. The mention of his father being in the fireplace and his hypnotized dog implies a dysfunctional family dynamic, further adding to the atmosphere of confusion and instability.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a boy I thought about the times I'd be a man
As a child, I used to daydream about the future and what it would be like to grow up and become an adult
I'd sit inside a bottle and pretend that I was in a can
In my imagination, I would create a make-believe world where I could be contained within a small space, like a bottle pretending to be a can
In my lonely room I'd sit my mind in an ice cream cone
During moments of solitude, I would envision placing my thoughts and emotions within the confines of an ice cream cone, attempting to capture and control them
You can throw me if you want to 'cause I'm a bone and I go
I am resilient and capable of enduring any hardships or challenges that may be thrown at me, just like a bone that doesn't break easily
Oop-ip-ip oop-ip-ip, yeah!
Expressing a sense of excitement or enthusiasm, conveyed through an exclamation
If I don't start cryin' it's because that I have got no eyes
If I don't show any signs of sadness or tears, it's not because I'm unaffected, but rather because I lack the ability to see and perceive things in the same way
My father's in the fireplace and my dog lies hypnotized
Referring to a chaotic or dysfunctional family dynamic, where my father appears consumed by anger or intense emotions, and my dog is passive and entranced, reflecting the tense atmosphere
Through a crack of light I was unable to find my way
Despite a small glimpse of hope or guidance, I felt lost and unable to navigate my path or purpose
Trapped inside a night but I'm a day and I go
Feeling confined within darkness and uncertainty, but internally knowing that there is light and positivity within me, and I continue to move forward
Oop-ip-ip oop-ip-ip, yeah!
Reiterating the expression of enthusiasm or excitement, emphasizing a sense of affirmation
One... Two... Three... Four!
Counting off the beats or measures, indicating the start of a musical sequence or marking a transition in the song
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Written by: Arthur Lee
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