All alone
Marc Bolan & T. Rex Lyrics

Slim lined sheik faced
Describing the appearance of the subject as having a slick, clean, and well-defined face akin to that of a Middle Eastern ruler.

Angel of the night
Referring to the subject as a guardian, savior or beacon of guidance during the night.

In the graveyard of the night
Metaphorically illustrating the darkness of the night as a burial ground, a place where many things go to rest, including the hopes and dreams of people.

New york witch in the dungeon
A description of a mysterious and dark female figure concealed in the shadows of New York City, implying that the figure bears a supernatural element and is trapped in a place that is restrictive and harsh.

Of the day
This phrase may refer to the contrast between the mysterious nighttime and the mundane daytime routine or the depressing reality of daily life.

I'm trying to write my novel
The singer is trying to escape from reality and create a work of fiction that is the product of their imagination and artistic expression.

All you do is play
An accusation directed at someone who is perceived to be carefree and unconcerned with the troubles of others, with no motivation outside personal enjoyment.

Baby boomerang
A phrase repeated throughout the song that has no clear specific meaning but may refer to a person's circular, erratic behavior or a boomerang effect where something comes back to the source.

Mice pie dog-eye
A series of nonsensical words that add to the bizarre and dreamlike atmosphere of the song and give the impression of confusion and disorientation.

Eagle on the wind
An image of a majestic bird soaring through the skies, referencing freedom, power and agility.

I'm searching through this garbage
The singer is figuratively looking through trash or insignificant things in search of something valuable or meaningful, possibly a metaphor for navigating life's difficulties and trying to find significant relationships in the midst of mundane experiences.

Looking for a friend
The search for companionship, solace, or someone to share moments with, a universal human need.

Your uncle with an alligator
A surreal image that may represent a force that holds power over the subject, possibly referencing an abusive or controlling parental figure.

Chained to his leg
Further emphasizing the idea of subjugation or restraint enforced upon the subject by the aforementioned masochistic uncle.

Dangles you your freedom
The uncle holds the key to the subject's release/subjugation and their path to freedom from oppression, perhaps implying that they are the one preventing the subject from progressing or becoming self-reliant.

Then he offers you his bed
Suggesting there is some semblance of a tradeoff in which the uncle's victim becomes a lover, possibly implying incestuous or overall dysfunctional behavior.

It seems to me to dream
Musing on the idea of dream and fantasy, characters and thoughts that are intangible or perhaps impossible in this world.

Is something too wild
The singer feels distant to something too intangible or wild to be easily grasped or achieved, which may be a comment on the sedentary lifestyles most people live.

In Max's Kansas city
Referring to a popular nightlife spot of the time that was a fashionable haunt for successful people and trendsetters in New York City, now defunct.

You a belladonna child
A term that refers to someone under the spell of a poisonous or dangerous influence, possibly commenting on how the lifestyle of the rich and famous is more glamorous in its portrayal than in its reality.

Riding on the highways
A phrase that gives a sense of adventure and travel, that the artist is moving forward and exploring the world.

On the gateways to the south
This line could suggest that the artist is looking to find themselves, perhaps by venturing to the South where it is more exotic and different for them.

You're talking with your boots
Something one may say when they are implying that someone is not eloquent or having meaningful conversations, that their only mode of expression is through their appearance or attire.

And you're walking with your mouth
This phrase suggests the artist is not impressed with the way the person in question presents themselves, that they are too reliant on external appearance and not enough on beliefs and values they can articulate themselves.

You never spike a person
Another repetition of the phrase 'baby boomerang,' this could suggest the person is not particularly aggressive but they still leave impressions and cause problems.

But you always bang the whole gang
An image of someone beating down or dominating a group of people, possibly employed to convey that they leave their negative impact on everyone they come across.

Thank you ma'am
A coda to the song that may indicate the singer is thankful for something, possibly ironic given the otherwise negative tone of the poem/song.