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"The recordings present a unique musical vision, with Xander Singh and Luc Laurent displaying an impressive mastery of their twisted but tasty pop...A treat-filled introduction to a duo unafraid to pound around on a variety of instruments such as trumpet, banjo, and piano...Singh and Laurent seamlessly blend their influences into a unified sound."
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The Annexation of Puerto Rico
Pepper Rabbit Lyrics
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I'm so boring
I just want to be train
It's allowed to come on your own
It's allowed to come on your own
In your tree house built up on wooden beams
I fell down the rope and skinned up both my knees
It's allowed to come on your own
It's allowed to come on your own
It's allowed to come on your own
The lyrics of Pepper Rabbit's song, The Annexation of Puerto Rico, are deeply metaphorical and open to interpretation. The first verse, "In your stories I am an airplane, I'm so boring, I just want to be train," reflects on the desire for change and transformation. The airplane represents the mundane, a typical mode of transportation that is seen every day. The desire to become a train is rooted in a need for something different, to be more unique and surprising. This can also be seen as a metaphor for conformism versus individuality. The singer is desperate to break free from the constraints of the ordinary and be something more unique.
The following verses of the song describe a tree house with "wooden beams" and the singer falling and "skinning up both [their] knees." These lines can be interpreted as a metaphor for the ups and downs of life, and the journey towards something greater. Falling down and scraping one's knees is a painful and difficult experience - but it is one that is necessary for growth and development. The lines "It's allowed to come on your own" are repeated throughout the song, perhaps emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself and forging one's own path in life, without worrying about others' opinions or expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
In your stories I am an airplane
You see me as impressive and powerful, like an airplane
I'm so boring
But in reality, I feel uninteresting and dull
I just want to be train
I wish I could be more grounded and reliable, like a train
It's allowed to come on your own
You have the freedom to do things independently, without always needing someone else
In your tree house built up on wooden beams
You have created a space of your own, a place that you can call your own
I fell down the rope and skinned up both my knees
But even in this place of independence, I still might get hurt or experience pain
It's allowed to come on your own
But despite the risk, you are still allowed to try things on your own
It's allowed to come on your own
You have the ability to make choices for yourself and take control of your own life
Contributed by Riley G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.