Boo
Pinback Lyrics
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the water is above my ankles and I still can't get you off of my
I don't think that we can pull this one off.
We shall see, time will tell but, why does it taste like salt water inside of my mouth?
Some day I will sail again to a distant shore far away
I will sail again to a distant shore far away
If I'm asleep, will you wake me?
If this rises and we hit the waves, will you dive back down?
Some day I will sail again to a distant shore far away
I will sail again to a distant shore far away
Hi Ho
Some things tugging on my leg and there it goes
Shallow water must be on the horizon but still too far to go
Spilling blood so fast I can't keep up much more
Sorry, sorry. Can't go no more
Sorry, sorry. Can't go no more
Sorry, sorry. Can't go no more (Farway)
Sorry, sorry. Can't go no more
Sorry, sorry. Can't go no more (Farway)
Sorry, sorry. Can't go no more
Sorry, sorry. Can't go no more
Sorry, sorry. Can't go no more
Sorry, sorry. Can't go no more
The lyrics to “Boo” by Pinback speak to the struggles of a failing relationship, using vivid imagery of a leaking submarine sinking in the ocean. The singer is trapped in the vessel with rising water, and despite their efforts, they cannot seem to fix the internal problems or make the relationship work. The repetition of the line “I will sail again to a distant shore far away” suggests a longing for escape and a desire to leave the problems behind. The singer is asking their partner if they will hold them, wake them up if they fall asleep, and help them dive back down if they rise and hit the waves -- highlighting the need for a partner who will be by their side through thick and thin.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn, as the singer realizes that they may not make it out alive. They are losing blood and can’t keep up much more, expressing feelings of exhaustion and defeat. The lyrics “Sorry, sorry. Can’t go no more” are poignant and suggest a deep sense of sorrow and regret for how things have turned out. The final line of the song, “I will sail again to a distant shore far away” emphasizes the need for a fresh start and a new beginning, as the singer realizes that sometimes it’s best to let go and move on.
Overall, “Boo” is a powerful exploration of the ups and downs of relationships, and the emotions that come with them. It’s a reminder that sometimes, no matter how hard you try, there are situations that may be impossible to fix or overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Inside this leaking submarine the hull is closing in
I feel trapped in this failing relationship like a sinking submarine, where the walls are closing in and there's no escape
the water is above my ankles and I still can't get you off of my
My emotional state is deteriorating, but I still cannot forget about you and move on
I don't think that we can pull this one off.
I doubt that our relationship will survive and we will be able to make it work
We shall see, time will tell but, why does it taste like salt water inside of my mouth?
Only time will tell if our relationship will succeed or fail, but it feels like it's already failing and causing me distress
If the line snaps and there's no air, will you hold me?
If our relationship falls apart, will you still be there for me to support me emotionally?
If I'm asleep, will you wake me?
If I become complacent in our relationship and don't see the signs of its failure, will you help me see it?
If this rises and we hit the waves, will you dive back down?
If our relationship starts to fail, will we try to save it or just let it sink?
Some day I will sail again to a distant shore far away
I hope to find love again in the future, in a different place, and far away from the troubles of this relationship
Hi Ho
A meaningless expression, used as an interjection or to show enthusiasm, similar to 'heave ho'
Some things tugging on my leg and there it goes
I feel like something is dragging me down and causing me distress, and I can't escape it
Shallow water must be on the horizon but still too far to go
I'm starting to see signs of relief from this relationship, but it's still not within reach and I have to wait
Spilling blood so fast I can't keep up much more
I'm losing emotional energy quickly and I can't keep up this emotional battle for much longer
Sorry, sorry. Can't go no more
I'm sorry, but I can't continue this relationship anymore
Sorry, sorry. Can't go no more (Farway)
I'm sorry, but I can't continue this relationship anymore, and I'm looking forward to finding love far away from here
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLIFFORD HARRIS, CORDALE QUINN, PREMRO SMITH, C Gutta, Marlon Goodwin
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