Plateau
Meat Puppets Lyrics
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Some belong to strangers, and some to folks you know
Holy ghosts and talk show hosts are planted in the sand
To beautify the foothills, and shake the many hands
Nothing on the top but a bucket and a mop
And an illustrated book about birds
You see a lot up there but don't be scared
When you've finished with the mop, then you can stop
And look at what you've done
The plateau's clean, no dirt to be seen
And the work, it was fun
Nothing on the top but a bucket and a mop
And an illustrated book about birds
You see a lot up there but don't be scared
Who needs action when you got words
Many hands began to scan around for the next plateau
Some said it was Greenland, and some say Mexico
Others decided it was nowhere except for where they stood
But those were all just guesses
Wouldn't help you if they could
"Plateau" by Meat Puppets is a song that talks about a journey up a plateau, where one can see the beauty of the surroundings and reflect on life's experiences. The first verse is about the people who have climbed the plateau before and left their mark on the landscape. Some of them are strangers, and others are familiar faces. The chorus tells about what you'll find at the top of the plateau – nothing but a bucket, a mop, and an illustrated book about birds. The singer assures the listener that there's no need to be scared, as the view from the top is worth it.
The second verse talks about the end of the journey, where you've finished cleaning the plateau, and the satisfaction you feel from your hard work. The chorus repeats, and the third verse shifts the focus to the quest for the next plateau. Different people have their theories about where it might be, but nothing is certain. The final line reminds us that, ultimately, no one can help you find your way but yourself.
The song's message is about the path of life and the journey we take towards our goals. It reminds us that we are responsible for our own direction and that sometimes, the destination is not as important as the path we take to get there. It's a reminder that the journey we take is just as important as the destination.
Line by Line Meaning
Many a hand has scaled the grand old face of the plateau
The plateau has been climbed by many people
Some belong to strangers, and some to folks you know
Both strangers and familiar people have climbed the plateau
Holy ghosts and talk show hosts are planted in the sand
Symbols of faith and media are represented around the plateau
To beautify the foothills, and shake the many hands
The area around the plateau is improved for the sake of communication
Nothing on the top but a bucket and a mop
There are minimal tools on top of the plateau
And an illustrated book about birds
There is an illustrated book about birds on top of the plateau
You see a lot up there but don't be scared
There is a lot to see from the top of the plateau, but there's no reason to be afraid
Who needs action when you got words
Words and observation are enough to feel fulfilled
When you've finished with the mop, then you can stop
When the cleaning is done, you can take a break
And look at what you've done
Take a moment to appreciate the cleaning work just done
The plateau's clean, no dirt to be seen
The plateau is now clean and free of dirt
And the work, it was fun
The cleaning work was enjoyable
Many hands began to scan around for the next plateau
The search for the next adventure begins
Some said it was Greenland, and some say Mexico
Different people suggest different destinations for the next adventure
Others decided it was nowhere except for where they stood
Some people are content staying where they are rather than searching for more adventures
But those were all just guesses
The destinations are still uncertain and just guesses
Wouldn't help you if they could
These guesses wouldn't be much help
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Curtis Kirkwood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hanachuang8654
the meat puppets deserve more recognition
@dickflinghammer58
From who? The drooling fuckwits getting off on pop poop? Fuck em
@nolivesmatter2384
@@dickflinghammer58 nice
@ronlaboa1
yes definitely x (Sadly || Happily ) I found them through Nirvana but the Meat Puppets versions are so much better x
@Nagz45
They never sold their souls for mega fame.
@jeremyseymour7905
No they dont. Respectably disagree. So you see? That's why they're one of the best bands on earth.
@joedungis2561
Worlds coolest old men
@julianpottermusic
they aren't even that old they just look it
@jamesmenzies7986
@@julianpottermusic Curt, Cris and Derrick are in their 60s.
@chrisdonovan4958
Pound sand...