October
Naomi Lyrics

She wears her Japanese silk slippers
The singer describes the singer of the song, who is calm and collected despite the chaos around her.

She's standing in a blizzard of post-it notes
The singer is surrounded by a mess of ideas and reminders, but she is unfazed and in control.

On an Afghan rug and smiles
The singer is comfortable and content in her surroundings, finding solace in little pleasures like a beautiful rug.

I comb a hand through my hair
The artist is nervous or stressed, trying to find a way to understand or make sense of their surroundings.

I'm fumbling for a word but it's not there
The artist is struggling to articulate their feelings, possibly due to the overwhelming nature of their environment.

There's just a blind spot in my memory
The singer cannot recall important details about their environment or experiences, perhaps indicating a sense of dislocation or disconnect.

A friend wrote me a letter
The singer receives a message from a friend, possibly indicating a need for connection or support during uncertain times.

From his cigarette break
The friend is in a temporary state of pause or relaxation, taking a moment to reflect or gather their thoughts.

He says he kind of found religion now
The friend has found a new sense of purpose or meaning, possibly indicating a desire for spiritual guidance or comfort.

He says he's doing fine
The friend reassures the artist that he is okay, despite the challenges he may face.

A motorbike is roaring by outside
The outside world continues to function regardless of the singer's own struggles or confusion.

I think it would be nice to take a ride
The artist desires an escape or distraction from their current situation.

Or spend a while in someone else's head
The singer is curious about the experiences and perspectives of others, perhaps seeking a sense of connection or understanding.

On the street the psychedelic alcoholic
The singer observes those around them, including those suffering from addiction or mental instability.

From number 14 passes me by
The singer encounters individuals in their daily surroundings, perhaps feeling a sense of detachment or anonymity.

He grins as if he knew something
The passerby may have an insight or perspective that the artist lacks, making them curious or introspective.

Rent a flat, says a poster,
The artist is surrounded by messages and advertisements, perhaps highlighting the pervasiveness of consumer culture.

Rent a thought, rent a lifestyle
The advertisement suggests a commodification of personal identity and values, emphasizing the superficiality of modern culture.

Today I saw a shopping cart duel
The singer witnesses strange, absurd, or violent occurrences in their environment, perhaps feeling a sense of dislocation or alienation.

In the supermarket aisle
The shopping cart duel takes place in a seemingly mundane or normal location, perhaps emphasizing the hidden tensions or unpredictability of everyday life.

No sweets in the sweet shop,
The artist encounters disappointment or frustration in their daily life, such as a lack of simple pleasures like candy.

No wind in the tree tops
There is an absence of natural or sensory stimulation in the artist's surroundings, contributing to a sense of emptiness or detachment.

And there's something in the air
The singer senses an indescribable or ominous presence, adding to their sense of unease or confusion.

Early snow in October,
The artist witnesses a weather anomaly, possibly indicating a disruption or shift in the continuity of their environment.

All the drunkards are sober
The singer observes a change in the behavior or habits of others, perhaps indicating a broader shift in society or culture.

And there's something in the air
The indescribable presence or feeling felt earlier is heightened or more pronounced, adding to the sense of disorientation or anxiety.

All the while I think I gotta leave,
The singer feels a sense of restlessness or dissatisfaction with their current situation, desiring to escape or change their circumstances.

No-one's nice these days
The artist feels isolated or disconnected from others, possibly due to a perceived lack of kindness or compassion in society.

And no-one pays their bills and I've been told
The artist encounters practical difficulties or obligations, perhaps feeling a sense of burden or responsibility.

My heart's in perfect shape
The singer is physically healthy or fit, but struggles with emotional or psychological difficulties.

Salesmen mumble bible quotings
The singer is presented with messages or ideas that conflict with their own beliefs or values, perhaps feeling a sense of contempt or cynicism towards them.

On the radio like tinnitus
The messages or ideas are persistent and unwelcome, like a ringing in the artist's ears.

Irony is over, take the trash out
The artist reflects on the changing nature of society or culture, perhaps suggesting a loss of humor or self-awareness.

Who said that?
The artist responds to an ambiguous or confusing statement, suggesting a lack of clarity or understanding in their environment.

The world has turned into a blur
The singer perceives their surroundings as hazy or undefined, perhaps indicating a sense of overwhelm or confusion.

With only random scenes in focus
The artist can only comprehend small snippets of their environment or experiences, further emphasizing their sense of disconnection or disorientation.

Cut-out images I cannot possibly explain
The singer struggles to make meaning or sense out of their experiences, further emphasizing their confusion or dislocation.